Explore the larger visible signatures of ice: carved valleys, perched deposits, basin shapes, and the landforms visitors can still recognize from overlooks.
Glacial history explains why the valley feels both spacious and abruptly boxed in at the same time.
Landscape Clues |
Broad valley floors, abrupt walls, and unexpectedly placed ridges all point back to the park's glacial history. |
Mapped Features |
Researchers continue refining maps of deposits and landforms where forest cover, erosion, and later water movement complicate the original glacial picture. |
Interpretive Value |
Once visitors spot a few major features, many of the park's route choices and wetland patterns make more sense. |