Glacier National Park’s glory precious as gold

The breathtaking vistas of Glacier National Park draw visitors from all over the world.

This 1-million-acre national park preserves some of America’s most gorgeous country — including 106 miles of the Continental Divide — and the abundant wildlife that inhabits its wilderness.

"I’m loving it," said Linda Barnhart of Rochester, Minn. "We hiked to Avalanche Lake yesterday. I had my bear bells on, so I was protected."

Barnhart and her sister, Paula Muschinske of Great Falls, didn’t see any grizzly bears, but they were amazed by the wildlife that didn’t fear them.

"We had a deer pass us (within about 10 feet) on the trail," Barnhart said.

"And we’ve been watching the goats here," said Muschinske, standing on the Goat Lick Overlook along Highway 2 near Essex.

Each year, nearly 10 million out-of-state tourists make a pilgrimage to play in Montana.

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