Glacier National Park In Montana Was Named One Of The 50 Most Beautiful Places In The World

Glacier National Park is called the Crown Jewel of the Continent for a reason, and it's certainly the most precious and beautiful place in Montana. You'll never hear anyone say it's overrated or that they weren't impressed (and if they do, they're clearly wrong). Recently, Glacier National Park was named one of the most beautiful places in the world, and we definitely agree! Honestly, there's no other place in the world quite like it, and it's a place that really belongs on everyone's bucket list.

Glacier National Park spans over one million acres in northwest Montana on the border between the U.S. and Canada.

This pristine park is home to everything from historic hotels, amazing hiking trails, mountains, waterfalls, winsome wildlife, and Montana's most rugged and remote campgrounds.

Glacier was named for the remnants of glaciers from the ice age, and there are still over 35 named glaciers in the park.

The area's ancient history obviously goes back in time long before its park days -- and while the glaciers are slowly melting, it's amazing that they still exist.

The mountains of Glacier National Park started forming 170 million years ago.

There are over 175 named mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, and more than 200 known waterfalls in the park.

And aside from its geological past, this park has a lot of local and more recent history as well.

The Going-to-the-Sun Road has been declared a National Historic Landmark, and many of the park's lodges and chalets are now on the National Register of Historic Places. When the Great Northern Railway started coming through the park, it changed its history forever.

Glacier National Park has over 745 miles of maintained hiking trails.

These range from easy waterfall hikes to more strenuous treks best left to experienced hikers. You can even go backpacking here if you'd like to go off the grid for a few days. Some of the most beautiful hikes in the country are at Glacier.

Humans share this park with a plethora of mammals, which is part of the appeal.

Grizzly bears, mountain goats, and moose are the most common, and something for visitors to be very cautious of. This is also an amazing place to go bird watching.

Montanans are some opinionated people, and they rarely side with the mainstream... but we can all agree that Glacier National Park has earned a spot on this prestigious list.

We actually think it should be number one on every list, but that goes without saying.

Without a doubt, Glacier National Park is one of the most wondrous places in Montana... and the entire planet! Have you visited this incredible national park? Share your photos and experiences with us in the comments below! And if you know of a beautiful place in Montana you think we should write about, let us know by nominating it to be featured!