24: Glacier Fun Facts

Are you ready to learn some fun facts about Glacier National Park? 

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into the amazing history and interesting geology of Glacier. This park is one of the best places to get outside and have an adventure, and you’ll love it even more if you know these five fun facts! 

Join us as we discuss the geology, history, and other amazing facts that make this park the incredible national park it is. 

Join us as we cover: 

• How this park was formed

• Why the Lewis Overthrust is so cool 

• What ancient algae tells us about this area 

• The impact glaciers have on the area 

• Why they named it Glacier National Park

• How climate change is impacting the glaciers

• Where the precipitation from this park goes

• The different ecosystems you can find in Glacier 

• The fascinating human history in this area 

• The most important people involved in the preservation of the park

We hope you enjoy these fun facts about Glacier National Park and that it enriches your next trip to this incredible place. 

If you’re ready to plan your trip to Glacier National Park, head over to YouTube to see our trip-planning videos. You can also check out our itinerary to make planning your trip a breeze! 

Check out the full show notes here.