LONG STORY SHORT  A google search of "places to visit before they're gone" brings up a myriad of similarly titled lists. Most of these lists share the same entries: the Amazon Rainforest, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Venice, etc. And Glacier National Park. The glaciers aren't gone (yet—they were once predicted to be almost entirely melted by 2020 or 2030), but few are visible from the main road, and those have receded drastically. Despite this, Glacier National Park is still a must-visit place. The glaciers have shaped a stunning landscape on the Continental Divide that features imposing mountain peaks and eye-popping blue lakes, plus a wide range of wildlife. 
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LONG STORY SHORT  At times, Yellowstone can feel like a different planet. It can also feel like a zoo, a safari park, or Disneyland. This is a place with a multitude of unique attractions: active geysers, deep canyons, cascading waterfalls, and stunning wildlife among it all. And for each of those attractions is a horde of cars and people lining up to get their view of the spectacular.  LONG STORY SHORT  It's tough to have a conversation about Grand Teton National Park without also including its more famous neighbor, Yellowstone. While Yellowstone is massive and known for a multitude of features, Grand Teton shouldn't be overlooked. It features similar wildlife and striking mountain peaks. It's also home to one of the best day hikes we've ever done.  LONG STORY SHORT  The view at Harper's Corner left us breathless. Dinosaur National Monument is a monument in name only. This place could be a national park, and if it ever earns that designation, it'll be one of the best of them. It's got two river canyons that are each on par with those in Zion and Canyonlands, and it's home to perhaps the most interesting museum exhibit in the entire National Park Service system. This place is a prime example of why national monuments shouldn't be overlooked.  LONG STORY SHORT  From certain spots, Black Canyon of the Gunnison looks like what people imagine happens when there's a big earthquake: the ground splits in two, leaving a massive crack with sheer cliffs and no bottom in sight. In truth, it's another product of erosion—but this canyon is unique among erosion's creations, and it's easy to miss if you don't know it's there.  |
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