I used to always tell people that the most beautiful place that I'd been to was Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Well, after a long awaited trip to Glacier National Park in Montana, I've changed my tune. I will still tell people that they must go to Yellowstone before they die but I'll also add Glacier to that list. Without actually seeing it with one's own eyes, it's hard to simply read a description of the majestic peaks and valleys carved out by glaciers during two ice ages and understand the magnitude of the natural beauty there.
Open June through October, the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road winds 52 miles through stunning glacial scenery, crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Hiking trails allow those who venture on them to steal glimpses of the heart of this majestic wilderness and its abundant wildlife, including bears, elk, moose and bighorn sheep. Highline Trail offers opportunities to explore deep into the park during summer. 
There are so many places to stop and get out of your car (or the red bus) to snap a photo, take a walk, or simply be overwhelmed at the spectacle before your eyes. Beautiful views although once you hit the pass, the driver cannot look at anything but the road as it is winding with construction and sheer drop-offs.Sun Point is a short walk to a fantastic view. At Hidden Lake Overlook, a short walk up wooden steps from the Logan Point parking lot leads to a gorgeous view. A bit farther on you reach snow
St. Mary Lake: On our last day in Glacier, we drove the entire Going to the Sun Road, stopping at every sight along the way. Our first stop was St. Mary Lake from the Sunrift Gorge parking lot. The lighting in the early morning produced beautiful reflections of the mountains surrounding St. Mary Lake. I must say that some of our best photographs. 
Some of the most beautiful waterfalls you'll ever see can be found on the eastern side of Glacier National Park, just a short walk from Going to the Sun Road. As you drive east across the park, the first waterfall trail you reach leads to St. Mary Falls. The picturesque trail to St. Mary Falls is very worthwhile, and the falls are beautiful. Instead of returning to the trailhead after reaching St. Mary Falls, I'd recommend going on to Virginia Falls; it has more elevation gain, but it's worth it to see both falls. Be sure to take drinking water. 
