An advocate brings a colorful analogy, comparing the Grand Canyon to eating steak. “You need other food in your diet, for sure,” says the commenter, “but the steak is what you’re probably going to remember the most.”
Everyone must see Yosemite; however, it is busy most of the year because everybody must see it. “The tourists around the valley and along the river become a nuisance,” warns a regular visitor.
A Montana enthusiast believes Glacier National Park is worth the journey to the border. Though it’s only open a few months a year, the “majestic beauty” is unparalleled.
They favor the east side near East Glacier Park and advise you “bring your passport so you can visit the Canadian part of the park and (also) Waterton.”