I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for Glacier National Park 30 years ago. I am still amazed with it's beauty when I visit.
The view of Saint Mary Lake at Wild Goose Island Overlook is perhaps one of the most recognizable scenes in all of Glacier. It is the perfect spot to get a selfie or family photo to remember your time at the park.
There is parking available within just a few feet of the park's overlook. Even though this is a busy spot, most visitors are only here for a few minutes to get there photo op so parking is usually no problem. The overlook is crushed gravel on a flat area which should make it accessible to all.
Please stay on the maintained overlook and don't venture off the approved area. Even though this is a busy area, make sure to be aware of your surroundings. Glacier is Bear Country. Take the appropriate precautions.
Please check the conditions of the park and for any closures or postings at Current Conditions - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) or Road, Trail & Campground Status - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for the most up to date information. In no way are individuals permitted into closed areas to access this geocache.
Please be advised that this geocache is located inside a fee area and during peak months there may be other requirements for entrance, like vehicle reservations.
Logging Requirement:
To log this cache all you have to do is post with your log a picture of you at the overlook with the view including Wild Goose Island in the background. If you don't want to be in the picture, Print your Geonick along with the date on a piece of paper and take a picture of it at the overlook including Wild Goose Island in the background and post it with your log.
Permission to place this virtual geocache was graciously granted by Glacier National Park - Special Park Uses Office.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.