Glacier National Park often gets me thinking of conservation and a clean Earth. Its streams, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls have a typical glacier color, making everything look pristine. Although the park’s glaciers are melting fast, there are still several locations where the park is exuberant and overwhelmingly beautiful.
The Johns Lake Trail is a short and easy hike along McDonald Creek just before it empties into McDonald Lake. Although the Johns Lake Loop trail is not a dramatic hike, it goes through a dense forest of aromatic hemlock, larch, and Douglas fir, giving it a unique atmosphere. The loop also takes you alongside McDonald Creek, where you can enjoy stunning views of McDonald Falls.
The turquoise waters of McDonald Creek are very inviting. A hiker cannot resist getting closer to the creek and falls. There are plenty of safe areas to do that. When you hear the roaring sounds of McDonald Falls, it is the right spot to stop and take a break. If you do not feel like hiking, you can always park along the Going-to-the-Sun road and go directly to the falls from the parking area.
The opening photo was edited for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness about Waterfalls Moving. I liked the snowy look of the trees created by the monochrome edit. If, however, you are curious about the color version of the same photo, just look below.
Get outside, and don’t forget your camera (or cell phone). Nature’s beauty is just a click away.
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Writing to Freedom
Great pics Egidio. Glacier is one of my all time favorite parks. I love the combination of mountains, glaciers, animals, lakes, and wildflowers in summer.
Egidio Leitao
Brad, the park is also one of our favorites. We love it for the same reasons you mentioned here.
Rebecca Cuningham
Delightful waterfall photos. Thanks, Egídio.
Egidio Leitao
Many thanks, Rebecca.
Anne Sandler
Beautiful images of a beautiful National Park. We loved it.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Anne. Glacier is one of our favorite national parks.
philosophy through photography
Fab clicks and description.
Love the monochrome.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, Egidio.
Aletta - nowathome
Beautiful scenery, I love the colour of the water. Lovely photos.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the feedback, Aletta.
margaret21
This seems a wonderful walk, with or without a camera. But I’m glad you took yours!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Margaret.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Il colore dell’acqua è davvero un magnifico turchese.
Egidio Leitao
Sì, davvero. Le acque nel Glacier National Park sono spesso turchesi.
Toonsarah
I’d love to visit Glacier NP one day but meanwhile I can enjoy your lovely photos of it 😀 The falls look beautiful in both colour and B&W!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback, Sarah.
restlessjo
That water is so ‘alive’, Egidio! Fabulous shots.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Jo. Glacial waters are always beautiful.
Pequeño mundo (pk🌎)
💯 genial