{"id":256672,"date":"2022-09-30T19:05:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T23:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefaiolas.com\/?p=256672"},"modified":"2023-03-15T21:09:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T01:09:03","slug":"guide-for-your-glacier-national-park-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefaiolas.com\/guide-for-your-glacier-national-park-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"A dog and kid-friendly guide for your Glacier National Park visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most beautiful parks we have been to is the \u201cCrown of the Continent.\u201d The nickname came from George Bird Grinnell when he wrote<\/a>, \u201cFar away in northwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain-peaks, lies an unmapped corner\u2014the Crown of the Continent.\u201d Grinnel thought the glaciers in the mountains looked like the jewels in the crown, and we did as well. This guide will help you decide what to do for a kid and dog-friendly Glacier National Park visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glacier National National Park is in the Northwest portion of Montana. It\u2019s been a park since 1910 and is one of the oldest in America and the 5th largest in the lower 48, behind Death Valley, Yellowstone, Everglades, and Grand Canyon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret is out on how wonderful Glacier National Park is\u2014the park has been increasing in popularity. In\u00a02020<\/a>\u00a0because of restrictions with COVID, the park had 1.7 million visitors. However, in 2021 the park had just over 3 million visitors. The reservation pass that we will discuss helps significantly with this high attendance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you read through the guide, you will see why Glacier is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States or maybe on Earth. Our first Glacier National Park<\/a> visit was in Late July\/August of 2021. It quickly became a favorite park that year, and we had an epic year<\/a>. In 2022<\/a>, we visited again for a short trip on the way to North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An important thing to know before your Glacier National Park visit is a\u00a0vehicle reservation is required for vehicles entering the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork area<\/a>. After the end of the season (September 11th, 2022, this year), they remove the restriction for the rest of the season. If you can\u2019t get a pass, you can come to the park before 6 AM or after 4 PM for the Going-to-the-Sun Road and after 6 PM for the North Fork area. In addition to a vehicle reservation, you will still need the National Park Pass.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When reading through our guide, remember we live in a 36FT Class A and travel the parks in our Jeep. Some things may be different from the way you travel. There are size restrictions on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Any vehicle over 21 feet or wider than 8 feet is prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Also, you should be under 10 feet high if you drive west from Logan Pass to the Loop due to rock overhangs. Glacier does have a\u00a0shuttle system<\/a>\u00a0if you are too large.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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