On March 31, the lake was still largely frozen over with only a few places with open water. Ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep (152.4 m), Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park, is a direct result of glacial carving. High peaks surrounding the lake all show evidence of the power of glaciers to carve even the hardest of rock. The powerful glaciers that carved the broad "u-shaped" valley that Lake McDonald sits in also carved smaller hanging valleys with wonderful waterfalls that are accessible by numerous hiking trails.
Due to a detection of invasive mussel populations in central Montana, Glacier has closed all park waters to boating until May 15, 2017.
The photos shown below were taken from Apgar on March 31, 2017.
Third EPIC Glacier National Park Meetup
Enjoy vistas beyond words, hike with friends through gorgeous Alpine forests along rushing streams, take a bus ride with still more friends up Going-to-the-Sun Road, have a hike led by famous Daily Kos Glacier & Native American Information Expert Ojibwa, chat over a BBQ and campfire, learn why it is referred to as the “Crown of the Continent”, and find quiet contemplative solitude among the endless peaks, lakes, and streams. Also, no telling what Dkos luminairies and/or Dkos nefarious characters will attend! :)
The date of the meet-up is… Friday, June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd. There will be a welcoming BBQ on Thursday evening, June 29th, in Coram, MT.
For more information see this diary