But of course, Glacier National Park was the main reason why we visited the state, and for us, it was a great way to get reacquainted with America’s National Parks, which was something we hadn’t really done in earnest for several years. For it was here that we saw towering mountains backing dramatic lakes like St Mary Lake, Two Medicine Lake, and Swiftcurrent Lake.

We also saw some endangered glaciers like the Jackson Glacier as well as getting that feeling that we were at the top of North America somewhere as we made it all the way up to Logan Pass. We even saw some wildlife like the elusive moose as well as evidence of grizzly activity (though we didn’t get to see one in person).

And nestled amongst all this natural goodness, we managed to witness the dramatic Apikuni Falls, the unusual Running Eagle Falls, and the intimate Baring Falls among others. We also experienced the impressive Grinnell Falls on the way up to the Grinnell Glacier, which was like the poster child for Global Warming and the rapid recession of mountain glaciers.

Outside the national parks, we managed to visit waterfalls such as Woodbine Falls as well as the Natural Bridge Falls, among others.

Indeed, we’re keen on seeing what other surprises this state has in store with each visit we make!