The sleeping giants of the frozen geological world, glaciers are a precious source of freshwater and counterbalance to the warming global climate. It is an important time in our history as a species to protect and respect our blessings given to us by this beautiful planet. You don’t need to be a spaced-out hippy to realize just how awesome the glaciers are in our own backyard in the United States. Here are a few examples to get you started on your journey.