Go Hiking With Goats In Montana For An Adventure Unlike Any Other
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Jessica Wick
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Are you planning a trip to Glacier National Park this year? If you’re hoping to get up-close-and-personal with some of the wildlife there, don’t miss the chance to check out the Goat Lick overlook, where many a mountain goat can be spotted throughout the year.
And goats aside, there are some truly incredible views in this area.
The river's current has cut deeply into the soil here, exposing a mass of gray clay full of minerals that are great for goats.
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It's pretty rare that you won't see goats here if you stay awhile, especially in the summer.
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The phosphorus found in the lick helps the goats replace the elements they lose from their bones during the winter. The minerals may also act as a digestive aid.
The goats do tend to compete for the best licking areas, so you might see them get aggressive.
The animals tend to focus their activity on wet seeps on the lick where more minerals are carried in solution. This means they can get into some pretty interesting positions!
Check out the Goat Lick Overlook on your next trip to Glacier National Park. This charming sight is one of many reasons to love Glacier.
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