Fall is an amazing time of the year in Glacier National Park. Colorful displays of yellow and gold abound around every corner as trees such as cottonwood, aspen, and birch change color and drop leaves. Larch, the only conifer that loses it's needles after they change color, also displays magnificent shades of yellow.

This photo was taken from The Loop, looking east up the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Heavens Peak as seen through a cottonwood tree from The Loop.

The effects of the Trapper Fire of 2003 can been seen below the towering peaks of the Livingston Range. Although not evident, larch trees, along with other species of vegetation, are growing and will one day paint the landscape with fall colors.

With winter around the corner, bears are more frequently seen as they forage for food before hibernation. This is a critical time for bears as they must consume enough food to sustain them through the long winter months. This black bear was seen along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Fresh snow on mountain tops are commonly seen during the fall season. Heavy blankets of snow will soon cover the entire area. This photo of Going-to-the-Sun Mountain was taken just east of Logan Pass.