Drive one of the park's scenic parkways. The Chief Mountain Highway links Waterton Lakes and Glacier while giving you panoramic views. The Red Rock Parkway ends at Red Rock Canyon and offers the best way to see grassland meeting mountain habitat and landscape. The Entrance Parkway often gives you views of various species of wildlife and scenic views of the valley.
View wildlife throughout the park. Late summer and fall provide some of the best times as bears search for berry patches and species like bighorn sheep and moose are looking to breed. You may also see deer and smaller mammals along the mountain trails in the park.
Birdwatch at some of the popular spots for the over 250 species that have been sighted in the park. During the fall, large numbers of birds can be seen on their migration at places like Maskinonge and Lower Waterton Lake. Lakeview Ridge often provides views of migrating golden eagles during October as well.
Hike on over 120 miles of trails. The park is a great place if you're looking for shorter hikes you can do in several hours or a day. Some hikes have only minimal gains in elevation while others can get quite steep, so know what you're getting yourself into.
Snowshoe during the winter months. Two popular places to snowshoe include Bertha Falls and Crandell Lake. For other places to go, check with park staff to find out about conditions in different areas.
Canoe or kayak on the lakes within the park. Cameron Lake is a popular choice for paddlers as the wind is often less strong that on some of the other lakes. You can rent canoes and kayaks there and many people enjoy watching the south end of the lake for grizzly bears.
Photograph the many scenic views. Almost everywhere you turn, you'll be face to face with another photo opportunity. Whether you want to capture wildlife or majestic mountain peaks, you'll find plenty to shoot.
