It’s no secret that we’re extremely proud of our natural wonders here in Montana, and we aren’t afraid to admit it. We all know that Glacier National Park is the Crown Jewel of the Continent, and it seems as if the rest of the world is inclined to agree. Recently, MSN ranked the most stunning national parks in the world, and Glacier was listed at number 7.

Glacier National Park is on the list with some absolutely breathtaking places from all over the world. However, we believe it’s spot on that list is well-deserved. After all, you won’t find such Earth-shattering beauty anywhere else in the Treasure State, and that’s really saying something.

Glacier National Park spans a whopping million acres, straddling the Continental Divide and bordering Canada to the north.
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You could visit the park a dozen times and not even come close to seeing all of it. In fact, there are portions that Montanans who aren't skilled backpackers simply can't see. However, there are also plenty of areas that are easier to access.
The park was founded in 1910, when President William Taft signed a bill into law establishing it.
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Glacier was Montana's 10th national park.
Many people aren't aware of this, but Glacier is actually part of the world's first International Peace Park.
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In 1932, Glacier and Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Parks were designated the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This was meant to celebrate the friendship between the United States and Canada.
Here, you'll find turquoise lakes, rushing rivers and streams, glacier-carved peaks and valleys, and dense forest to enjoy.
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The park sees well over a million visitors each year, but the land remains beautifully unspoiled.
Glacier is also home to an abundance of hiking trails—over 700 miles of them, to be exact.
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Whether you're a total novice or a professional outdoor enthusiast, you'll find all kinds of pristine hikes here.
At 10 miles long and almost 500 feet deep, Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park, by far.
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It's also one of the most picturesque parts and the subject of many photographers' photo shoots.
Glacier National Park truly is one of the most incredible places on the planet.
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If you're a Montanan and you have yet to see it, make this the year you do.

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