#protectglacier

[glaciernps]

Leave No Trace - Protect Your National Parks

Don’t mix these two up! Anything you bring into a national park, you must pack out or dispose of in a proper trash receptacle. Do not hit golf balls into canyons and valleys, do not leave used diapers on the sides of trails, do not toss your apple core because you think it’s natural. National parks have been called America’s best idea. Don’t treat them like a garbage can. [Image descriptions: Top image show a trash can, bottom image shows snow-covered mountains reflected in a lake.]

[skyolker]

Ancient forest 🌲🍂🐾. . . . #usa #montana #glaciernationalpark #forest #magicalforest #hiking #outdoors #spectacular #ourstandingview #natureatitsbest #natureisthebestartist #protectglacier #travelingtheworld #northamerica #ancientforest #avalanchecreek #avalanchelaketrail (at Avalanche Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1b2SJ2pxS6/?igshid=1qoj44m59h3px

[glaciernps]

The best Glacier backpackers are also the biggest advocates for the Seven Leave No Trace Principles:

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

Dispose of Waste Properly

Leave What You Find

Minimize Campfire Impacts

Respect Wildlife

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Learn More: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

NPS Photo

[Image description: A backpacker stands on a snowy hill with jagged rocky peaks in the background.]

[glaciernps]

Swimming Moose

Did you know moose are excellent swimmers? Stay at least 25 yards from moose, even if it's in the water! In some instances, even 25 yards might still be too close. There are no obvious signs of decline in Glacier's moose populations but moose have been declining across much of North America in recent years. One hypothesis is that increasingly milder winters in recent decades have been favorable for ticks who love to prey on moose. Learn more about staying safe from moose and ticks.

NPS Photo

[Image description: Bull moose swims through water.]

[13thhr]

Some amazing fantasy landscapes at #glaciernationalpark #landscapephotography #travel #protectglacier #fantasylandscape #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JNHBwB1qv/?igshid=1nfnytmrm6knj