Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park | Complete Tour End-to-End

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  • @AmericasParks
    @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +33

    PLEASE NOTE: If wondering, I used the utmost care when filming the driving sections. Eyes were always on the road, not the camera and rarely did I shoot with other cars and people in immediate proximity.

    • @alrichardson7027
      @alrichardson7027 5 місяців тому +2

      Hey Americas Parks, glad to hear your moving to your new house in Michigan. Ive spent time in Michigan and its amazing. I may come find you Randy. Glad the family is doing well, My friend.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      @@alrichardson7027 Thanks much, Al!

    • @tonycathyhickman2512
      @tonycathyhickman2512 4 місяці тому

      Loved this! Brought back great memories of our time first time visiting Glacier! Thanks for bringing us along. Continued safe travels.

  • @davidhoover3538
    @davidhoover3538 5 місяців тому +29

    I have fond memories of traveling this road in the 90's with my late wife who I miss so terribly. I called her the tour director; before the internet she would get books and research all the best places and vistas to see.❤

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +5

      May the Lord bless your heart, David. Glad to hear of your affection for your late wife and the fond memories this video produced.

    • @hanialzaki5087
      @hanialzaki5087 4 місяці тому +2

      May God have mercy on her soul. We belong to God and to Him we shall return.

    • @davidhoover3538
      @davidhoover3538 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind heartfelt words. Even though its been 5 years, I think of her every day.​@@hanialzaki5087

  • @lorimb4753
    @lorimb4753 5 місяців тому +13

    This video was stunning.. I am saving this one! The beauty of our Lords creation and what He has provided for us fills my heart with joy. Thank you once again!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Amen! Nothing better than to hear that response to the video!

    • @huntingwhale
      @huntingwhale 2 місяці тому +1

      God bless god jesus for this road!

  • @nancyweaver4042
    @nancyweaver4042 2 місяці тому +1

    GNP had been on my bucket list for 40 years, and I finally got there in 2019. I've been to most of the national parks in the lower 48, and the majesty here is unequaled. It will forever be my favorite national park.

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 5 місяців тому +7

    It is one of the most beautiful roads in the United States. Absolutely love the views. Thank you for sharing, and much love

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Thanks my friend! So thankful you have exposed your family to such amazing places!

  • @Chillaxing113
    @Chillaxing113 5 місяців тому +2

    I will NEVER forget my drive on Going to the Sun Road. Even before I got there the name told me it was going to be something special. Being the driver I wasn't able to take it all in quite as much as I would have liked. Your video gives that to me. It's breathtaking! Thank you!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Really happy to hear that Debra!

  • @lesguersten7252
    @lesguersten7252 4 місяці тому +3

    So cool. Happy memories. What a wonderful park Glacier is. Probably my favorite so far. Thx for posting such great content.

  • @tinaanderson9501
    @tinaanderson9501 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Glacier National Park lends it self wonderfully to this style of video. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. Glacier is on my to-do list for 2026!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  10 днів тому

      Right on! Appreciate your kind words! Hope you can make it out to Glacier in the near future!

  • @bobanderson413
    @bobanderson413 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful. God is great. Beautiful music to go along with it.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Amen, brother! Glad to hear the video brought forth praise for our Creator!

  • @cchaffincc
    @cchaffincc 5 місяців тому +1

    I drove the Going to the Sun Road from west to east at sunrise on September 14th last year. I’ll never forget it as long as I live. The experience stirred my soul.

  • @RB_AdVANtures
    @RB_AdVANtures 5 місяців тому +2

    Phenomenal. Been there twice and this video is the absolute best at encapsulating the experience. Thank you. God’s power and beauty in full display.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Amen, Rob! Glad to learn the video brought forth praise for our Creator!

  • @SaromTravelTV
    @SaromTravelTV 2 місяці тому

    For the city, forest, mountain, road, car, trees, very beautiful, thank you for sharing

  • @mikelarson5333
    @mikelarson5333 4 місяці тому +1

    I want to thank you and others for the encouragement that you give to others. With yourself and the other people I follow, I have seen 33 national parks (8 in Canada) in 53 weeks.
    The influences that I have seen by you and the multiple vloggers have encouraged me to see not only National Parks but the rest of the country as well. I feel like the Griswolds going to Wally World.
    Though you will out hike me all day long I now see things that I could only see online, but because of you and the other people I follow, I am out doing things I would not have done 10 years ago.
    For that, I am eternally grateful.
    Thank you for what you do.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      Now that's the stuff that really blesses my heart! Congratulations on your accomplishment and thankful for your kind words of encouragement!

  • @juliasouthick2232
    @juliasouthick2232 2 місяці тому

    Drove this years ago w my sisters. Thank you SO much! Beautiful area! Beautiful memories!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 місяці тому

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the video and have experienced this incredible gem!

  • @kaylasmith1515
    @kaylasmith1515 5 місяців тому +1

    I could watch this on loop for hours. Different than your usual videos but just as good! God is an amazing creator!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Amen, Kayla! A little different than when we did that full drive in the fog in 2014 with the family!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 5 місяців тому +1

    What a magnificent drive! So many gorgeous creeks & falls - absolutely beautiful colors in the water & rocks. Beautifully done Randy!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Heather! All the best to you and Jim!

  • @TheLoggerm8
    @TheLoggerm8 4 дні тому

    Great video!! Well done! I’ve driven that road many times from the west side. Was great to see a different perspective.

  • @thehighlanders607
    @thehighlanders607 5 місяців тому +9

    Going To The Sun Road is simply the number one drive in North America!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +2

      You have good taste, my friend!

    • @barbieardelean1721
      @barbieardelean1721 5 місяців тому +2

      How about the parking situation going to sun road if you wanna hike somewhere on that area. We’re planning to drive there from the west

    • @thehighlanders607
      @thehighlanders607 5 місяців тому

      @@barbieardelean1721 There are pullouts and places to park on parts of Going To The Sun Road but they are limited and if you plan on hitting the Highline Trail or Hidden Lake Overlook Trail at Logan's Pass you better be there early because the visitor center parking fills up fast.

    • @thehighlanders607
      @thehighlanders607 5 місяців тому +2

      @@AmericasParks Thanks Randy that means a lot!

    • @thehighlanders607
      @thehighlanders607 5 місяців тому +3

      @@barbieardelean1721 There are pullouts and a few places to park on Going To The Sun Road. If you plan on stopping at either of The Highline Trail or Hidden Lake Overlook Trail, I would suggest getting there as early as possible because the parking lot at Logan Pass fills up quickly, even in the off-season.

  • @jeanette8270
    @jeanette8270 4 місяці тому +1

    I lived in Polson for 5 years when I was in high school in the late 80s, early 90s, and we went up to Going to the Sun Road at least once every summer. I havent been there in 20 years, and now its so packed its hard to get in without reservations. Truly God's handiwork is on display. Jaw dropping scenery.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      Amen, my friend! Have a blessed week!

  • @hanialzaki5087
    @hanialzaki5087 4 місяці тому

    I was at GNP last year, stunningly beautiful, pure heaven. Regards from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

  • @jonathantitus2629
    @jonathantitus2629 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
    I always sense God's presence in Glacier. There are many special parks and many great roads in them, but I fell in love with Glacier as a boy back in the 70s and that love has never waned. Taking my own children twice was a true blessing and my wife and I hope to return at least a couple more times before the Lord call us home--this video reminded me of the incredible beauty one finds there.
    God bless you for ALL the videos you have shared over the past few years. Many brought back memories and some prompted ideas for our trips. Best wishes to your entire family.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      The memories these videos brings to others - that's one of the best joys of the channel!

  • @kristalann1973
    @kristalann1973 4 місяці тому +3

    This series of videos from GNP is simply stunning Randy! I was actually there last Fall around the same time as you and I’m truly sad I missed you…it was my first trip out there and definitely won’t be my last…the beauty in that park is incredible and probably my favorite NP so far! Thanks so much for sharing as always and yes this last video on Going to the Sun Road with all the highlights is quite helpful…I can see now I missed some great overlooks!! On the list for next time!! Happy Trails🌲

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому +1

      Really appreciate your kind words! Would have been an honor to meet you. Glad to had a wonderful trip to Glacier!

  • @PranayKambli
    @PranayKambli 5 місяців тому +2

    The entire video is stunning and beautifully edited ! if I had to choose the best scene or frame then the low angle shot of the red kayak with the lake and mountains in the background stole the show !! Brilliant, thank you for inspiring us

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Beautiful comment... thank you very much!

  • @joeyanderson3396
    @joeyanderson3396 5 місяців тому +2

    Great little tour. I spent 6 days in Glacier last June and hope to return again someday

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Much appreciated! Glad you've experienced this gem!

  • @SargonofQueens
    @SargonofQueens 4 місяці тому

    I have been to many places in the world. I have seen glacier in the arctic, desert in the Sahara, dried beach of Dead Sea, beautiful mountains of Patagonia and Swiss Alps. Last year I did a road trip from NY to Oregon, and I stopped by national and state parks along the way including this one. Sometimes I camped in the park. I realized there is no need to get out of America. We have all of these beautiful sceneries. We are truly blessed. Good job on filming the park, brings me back all the good memories.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      Agree 100% - the work of our Creator in America is too often overlooked! Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @tylerbledsoe4478
    @tylerbledsoe4478 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful landscape! I enjoyed the different style of this video. Thanks as always Randy!

  • @haydenrichardp3712
    @haydenrichardp3712 5 місяців тому

    I’ve driven it in both directions. The views are breathtaking !

  • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
    @adventuringoutdoorswitheric 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful drive! Great virtual tour of the Going-to-the-Sun Road!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, my friend! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 5 місяців тому

    Randy, what a great reminder of my drive through there 40 years ago. I also had really good weather, maybe better, since it didn't rain on me. This was on my drive home from Alaska. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Hi Jim, glad it brought back some fond memories!

  • @dockins
    @dockins 2 місяці тому

    We just got back from GNP. What a great park! Can’t wait to go back. So much more to see.

  • @syedsaad7776
    @syedsaad7776 Місяць тому

    Amazingly beautiful

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 5 місяців тому

    beautiful video, we went up and down the Road a few times while we were there, great to go back this way thanks for sharing

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear the video helped to revive some good memories, Thorn!

  • @robertross2596
    @robertross2596 Місяць тому

    As much as I enjoyed the Going-to-the Sun Highway & West Glacier, my favorite place was the Two Medicine Lake area in East Glacier. I stayed for half of my trip in East Glacier & the second half in West Glacier. I did hikes on both sides of Two Medicine Lake & loved it. I even did a painting of the lake a couple of years ago and it remains one of my favorites! I always enjoying your NP adventures😊

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  10 днів тому

      Appreciate your kind words Robert! Hope you are doing well!

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! This might be the one park that I want to see the most -- and to drive down the same road end-to-end. When Buzz Aldrin stepped on the surface of the Moon, he said that it was "magnificent desolation." When I see the views contained in this video, all that I see and feel is magnificent jubilation! Just last week, I watched a film entitled "Chariots of Fire." In one scene, Scottish athlete Eric Liddell referred to God when he told his sister, "...and when I run, I feel his pleasure." When I see videos like this, I just kind of feel an overwhelming sense of awe regarding God's creation. It really is very good.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  2 місяці тому +1

      Appreciated the encouraging words! Absolutely, God's creation displays His invisible attributes. He made all these things that we might see Him (Psalm. 19, Romans 1), be drawn to Him and place our trust in Jesus Christ for relationship with Him. Like you said, creation, as beautiful as it is, always points to this higher end!

  • @chris_1825
    @chris_1825 5 місяців тому +1

    Yet another great video Randy!

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN 2 місяці тому

    This place is beautiful

  • @robertgraham2926
    @robertgraham2926 5 місяців тому

    My great grandfather ran a horse team when it was being built. I really need to get back sometime soon.

  • @fleabrad
    @fleabrad 5 місяців тому +3

    Spectacular!!!

  • @SalmanKhan-om6nz
    @SalmanKhan-om6nz 5 місяців тому +3

    This is my favourite vedio ❤ in your All vedios

  • @jaxtraxtv
    @jaxtraxtv 5 місяців тому

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @CDRDDJ
    @CDRDDJ 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Going there in early July 😊

  • @andyvawser4943
    @andyvawser4943 5 місяців тому

    Great video Randy! I've really enjoyed your Glacier series. This was so nice just to see how much there is to see right along the road.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Right on, brother! Few places compare with God's artistic beauty in the Park. Have a blessed Lord's Day!

  • @RobertLWard
    @RobertLWard 5 місяців тому

    An all time great drive. We loved it when we did it in 2015. Hope the move is going smoothly.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks buddy! Yes, as the Lord permits, we should be in Michigan in a week.

  • @khaimrant
    @khaimrant 4 місяці тому

    When we visited a few years back, it was partially close due to construction. Still, one of our favourite parks!

  • @jonathanpeacock213
    @jonathanpeacock213 4 місяці тому

    What a wonderful and beautiful video

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 5 місяців тому

    What a collection of stunning scenery.

  • @hollyhock1197
    @hollyhock1197 5 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful and majestic park to visit. God's country, for sure. ❤

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Right on! His majesty on display!

  • @ryanlynch2259
    @ryanlynch2259 3 місяці тому

    That burger looked worth the road trip!

  • @scottplatt3410
    @scottplatt3410 5 місяців тому

    A different style video for you, but I loved it too! Thanks for the tour and showing us the stops along the GTS Road. I hope you enjoyed your hike free day. Lol.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      haha! Yes, it was a welcomed break after the previous 5 days of intense hiking! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @davepage2466
    @davepage2466 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic footage RMac! I have been there, but when I went the road was closed due to a landslide-someday I will go back and experience the full thing!

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video in a beautiful area!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks and and have a blessed week!

  • @stevesalter1138
    @stevesalter1138 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video! That’s how I film. I let the park speak for itself. A few captions to remember the names of places and it’s plenty informative for others to follow. I’ll be GNP in July. But first, Alaska. Keep up the great work. Your videos are so helpful as I journey to every National Park.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Awesome, Steve! You have a great summer in the works! Be safe and enjoy!

  • @myjourneysinfaith
    @myjourneysinfaith 5 місяців тому

    Wow. Awesome. I hope to do that someday. Enjoy that shake. I know it was delicious. Thank you for sharing this trip.

  • @TamAllen-zc8hu
    @TamAllen-zc8hu 2 місяці тому

    What a great video!

  • @mach318
    @mach318 5 місяців тому

    Amazing and very beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mikes4352
    @mikes4352 5 місяців тому

    It's such a beautiful park. Your video/photography work was awesome.
    I took a solo trip after retirement to GNP last yr at about this time. Lived out of my truck bed. Alot of trails were still closed due to the snow, but I was lucky enough to have RTTS open the 2nd day I was there. Totally unexpected but was so glad it happened. It was icing on the cake.
    Thanks for the video. New subscriber who has a lot of your past videos to catch up on😊

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad you have been able to enjoy this gem, Mike! Congratulations on the retirement and welcome to the channel!

  • @joeldejesus680
    @joeldejesus680 4 місяці тому

    Love the view

  • @weekendhacker1
    @weekendhacker1 5 місяців тому +1

    Well done!

  • @lordbemylight
    @lordbemylight 2 місяці тому

    This reminds me of both US 16 in Wyoming and going up Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone. Be careful and you should be ok.

  • @eaglescout9901
    @eaglescout9901 5 місяців тому

    Pastor, I kept waiting for you to say something. The longer I waited I appreciated more the way it was done. We were set to fly to Calgary and do Glacier too. Then Covid hit, gates closed and the trip cancelled. Coming from Cleveland.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      These covid stories are so sad. Hopefully you'll get another opportunity. God bless!

  • @CoryTheRaven
    @CoryTheRaven 5 місяців тому

    My favourite national park and favourite national park vlogger have produced my favourite national park asmr video 🙂 Thank you for this and your huckleberry milkshake is making me hungry for one!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      You have been a great encouragement to me!

  • @vs123
    @vs123 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful place

  • @MarkWayUp
    @MarkWayUp 5 місяців тому

    nice - good music too!

  • @SalmanKhan-om6nz
    @SalmanKhan-om6nz 5 місяців тому +1

    Keep America clean and green forever ❤🇺🇲🌲🎄🍁⛰️

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +2

      Amen... we live in such a beautiful country! Hope future generation will be able to experience what we too often take for granted!

  • @myjourneysinfaith
    @myjourneysinfaith 5 місяців тому

    Spectacular

  • @davidpiersall1727
    @davidpiersall1727 5 місяців тому

    I’ve got to get there Randy before this old body gives out on me. Absolutely spectacular

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Hope a trip comes together for you, my friend!

  • @maryh8230
    @maryh8230 5 місяців тому

    Stunning!!!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 5 місяців тому

    Hello Americas Parks and let me tell you...
    This was amazing Randy! Cant wait to see whats next.
    By the way my friend hows the family doing.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Hey Al, thanks much! Wild on our end - final service at the church this Sunday and Lord willing, in the new home in Michigan this week.

  • @Northside6
    @Northside6 4 місяці тому

    Home sweet home ❤️👣

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 5 місяців тому +1

    When do we get to see the long version☺️👍😱

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      lol! You might need to see that one in person. 😀

  • @westusaroadtrips2021
    @westusaroadtrips2021 4 місяці тому

    Want to visit this park but getting tickets is hard If . Just want to know if anyone can answer this. if enter the park before 6 am, can i drive the complete going to the sun road. Thanks

  • @manuelmedrano6819
    @manuelmedrano6819 5 днів тому

    If you're going to drive this road, bring your balls and your wits, you're going to need them. Beautiful sights btw! Worth the nerves.

  • @adamlambert1746
    @adamlambert1746 5 місяців тому

    Where did you get the Huckleberry milk shake?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      It was in one the few shops in Apgar Village - one of the buildings selling merchandise closest to the lake.

  • @funerhead
    @funerhead 5 місяців тому

    @AmericasParks Can you tell me what time of year this was filmed and what year it was filmed ? Thanks

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      I was there on September 19. From what I remember, service at the park was beginning to close for the season.

    • @funerhead
      @funerhead 5 місяців тому

      @@AmericasParks thanks for your reply . I'm planning a trip there in early September and I have some concerns about how dry it will be.

  • @liberty-matrix
    @liberty-matrix 5 місяців тому

    For more than a decade, signs at Glacier National Park warned visitors that the glaciers would be gone by the year 2020 - now those signs where quietly removed.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому

      Yes, the "other side" is rarely presented in the climate debate. Thanks for your remarks.

  • @Questionsociety4truth
    @Questionsociety4truth 5 місяців тому

    We live just outside west glacier…only way to do the road is by e-bike.

  • @brianrandol
    @brianrandol 3 місяці тому

    Is this safe road for motorcycles

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      I'd do some research, but yes, I believe it's perfect for motorcycles.

  • @drone_boss
    @drone_boss 5 місяців тому

    We’re going in Sept!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      When I was there in September the crowds were thinning out, but the park services were beginning to close for the season too. Have a super trip!

  • @SalmanKhan-om6nz
    @SalmanKhan-om6nz 5 місяців тому +1

    Please create one vedio like this in mount rainier national park 🏞️

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  5 місяців тому +1

      Great suggestion! Sure would like to get back to Rainier!

  • @liberty-matrix
    @liberty-matrix 5 місяців тому

    "There are huge non climate effects of carbon dioxide which are overwhelmingly favorable which are not taken into account. To me that's the main issue that the earth is actually growing greener. This has been actually measured from satellites the whole earth is growing greener as a result of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. So it's increasing agricultural yields, it's increasing the forests, it's increasing all kinds of growth in the biological world and that's more important and more certain than the effects on climate." ~Freeman Dyson, Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.

  • @ricklatouch2263
    @ricklatouch2263 4 місяці тому

    Interesting how the Lord gets credit for all the beauty, but none of the pain. He creates this, but lets millions of children starve every day. Good Lord!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 місяці тому

      So much is a mystery, of course living in a sin-cursed world factors in. Wish I had all the answers, but rejecting Him is certainly not the way to go. Faith has to kick in that He is loving, wise and sovereign. I'll do what I can to bring help to the suffering and leave the rest to Him.