Can dogs go in Lake McDonald?
Can dogs go in Lake McDonald? In Glacier National Park Dogs on leash are also allowed in the village areas (Many Glacier, Lake McDonald, and Apgar). Dogs are also allowed on the bike trails around Apgar and along Highway 2 west of West Glacier.
Why does lake McDonald not freeze?
Extended periods of below freezing temperatures are needed to form ice on the lake. Wind keeps water moving and circulating, keeping it from turning to ice. As weather conditions vary, so will the ice on the lake.
Why is Lake McDonald so clear?
In accordance with their mountainous environment, Glacier Park lakes are privy to sub feezing temperatures, which lend themself to unusually clear waters, because much of the surface life that tends to characterize warmer lakes, such as algae and plankton, are simply unable to survive.