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Did you know that Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park was built in the 1930 about 100s years ago? Watch To learn 10 amazing facts about Glacier National Park, come hike with us on some of our favorite trails. Let’s get Started. Best Day Hiking Map for Glacier: https://geni.us/A6msY Best Guide Book For Glacier: https://geni.us/BwATRw For examples of the gear we took on our hike check out these links below for more details. Teton Sports Hydration Pack Video Review:    • Teton Sports Oasis Hydration Pack   Amazon Link: 2021 model https://geni.us/ABGAl3 2022 model https://geni.us/8CvKFjt Camelbak Mini M.U.L.E hydration backpack Video Review for younger hikers:    • Camelbak Mini MULE hydration Hiking Backpa...   Amazon Link: https://geni.us/6pYjqVF Merrell Moab II Men's Hiking Shoes: https://geni.us/FTfvZ The First Aid Kit we carry: https://geni.us/DlnxOr Trekking Poles: https://geni.us/67DzA Tactical Flashlights: https://geni.us/UUjzPJx Compass: https://geni.us/bFis Swiss Army Tinker 14 function: https://geni.us/Y7axAhJ Rescue Rope: https://geni.us/s2fEB Here are dad joke books for great gifts: Dad Jokes Around the Campfire: https://geni.us/bD0Zua 600 Funniest Dad Jokes: https://geni.us/WHYBfDB To view any product mentioned by us in our videos, click this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/campbrood As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Glacier National Park is in northwestern Montana, right on the Canadian border, and it connects with Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The combination of raw wilderness and dramatic beauty is what makes Glacier National Park unlike anywhere else in the country. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is Glacier’s most famous attraction, and for good reason. This 50-mile scenic highway climbs over 6,600 feet to cross the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Glacier is a wildlife paradise. It’s one of the few places in the lower 48 where all of the large native mammals still roam. Yes, even bison are being reintroduced into the region. But, during our time in Glacier National Park we saw grizzly bears and black bears wandering meadows, moose feeding in lakes, and bighorn sheep and mountain goats navigating steep cliffs. But, did you know Glacier National Park is one of the best places in the world to see mountain goats — they’re even the park’s official symbol. Elk, mule deer, and lynx also live here, and birdwatchers can spot bald eagles, harlequin ducks, and even the elusive peregrine falcon. Because the ecosystem is so intact, wildlife thrives here in a way that feels truly wild. Glacier was established as a national park in 1910 by President William Howard Taft, making it the 10th national park in the United States. In 1850, there were about 150 glaciers in Glacier National park. By 1910, when the park was established, more than 100 remained. Today, fewer than 25 active glaciers are left in Glacier National Park The Blackfeet, Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreille tribes all have deep cultural and spiritual connections to Glacier National Park region The nickname “Crown of the Continent” to Glacier National Park was popularized by conservationist George Bird Grinnell in the early 1900s. The Great Northern Railway was crucial to Glacier’s early history. Their marketing campaign called Glacier “America’s Switzerland,” promising alpine adventures without crossing the Atlantic. Many of these historic lodges — like the Many Glacier Hotel, built in 1915, and Lake McDonald Lodge, built in 1913 — are still standing today. did you know Amtrak still has a station at the West Glacier Entrance? People fall in love with Glacier National Park because of the towering peaks, wildflower meadows, and turquoise lakes. Climate change has had a dramatic impact on Glacier National Park. Myth or real when the park was created, it had over 100 glaciers. But now fewer than 25 remain. music by creatormix.com Timecodes: 0:00 10 Surprising Facts About Glacier National Park 0:22 Why is Glacier National Park So Special? 1:26 What is the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park? 2:31 What wildlife can I see in Glacier National Park? 3:32 When was Glacier National Park established? 4:19 Are there really glaciers in Glacier National Park? 5:27 Who lived in Glacier National Park before it became a park? 6:18 Glacier National Park Dad Joke 6:30 Why is Glacier National Park called the “Crown of the Continent”? 7:22 What role did the Great Northern Railway play in Glacier National Park’s history? 8:19 Why do people fall in love with Glacier National Park? 9:14 How has climate change shaped Glacier National Park’s history?