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Glacier National Park
Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states. The park contains over 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and six National Historic Landmarks. In 1932 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada, were designated Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This designation celebrates the longstanding peace and friendship between our two nations. Glacier and Waterton Lakes have both been designated as Biosphere Reserves and together were recognized, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site.IN DEPTH
Going to the Sun Road The Going-to-the-Sun Road is truly an engineering marvel. One of the most beautiful pieces of mountain road in the world, it meanders through the heart of the Glacier National...read more
Highlights Established: Glacier National Park was created in 1910. Waterton Lakes National Park was first called Waterton Lakes Forest Park when it was created in 1895. Land Area: Glacier is comprised...read more
History From prehistoric days to the present, the area's claim to fame has been its beauty and its trade routes. The American Indians knew the region's passes and trails...read more
Huckleberries Huckleberry Finn is a popular character in American literature and the namesake of the favorite fruit of the northern Rocky Mountains. The wild blue huckleberry (Vaccinium sp.) grows on...read more
If You Only Have a Day Glacier and Waterton's mountains and valleys can be daunting at first glimpse: How can you ever get a feel for such an immense place with only a day at...read more
In A Nutshell Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks are open daily, year-round. Glacier's visitor services, including hotels, tours and restaurants, are available from late May through September. Most Waterton services are...read more
Just For Kids Glacier and Waterton are teeming with activities for children of all ages. Here are some ideas to make their time in the parks even more memorable. Become a Junior Ranger Several...read more
Leave No Trace Leave No Trace is a national program that promotes and inspires responsible outdoor recreation and stewardship of America's public lands. The National Park Service is a cooperating partner in...read more
Lodging & Dining LODGING Architects took the mountains' majesty to heart when they designed the historic hotels and lodges in Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks. Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI) owns and operates Prince...read more
Montana's American Indians Consider taking a guided tour of a reservation to learn more about Montana's American Indians. For example, tours offered by Blackfeet Historical Tours go to old bison...read more
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RECENT NEWS
- Local artist honored for Glacier paintings July 1, 2009
- Glacier Fund Seeks $3.5 Million June 30, 2009
- Glacier ballet aims to raise awareness of climate change's affect on national parks June 29, 2009
- Behind the headlines--Glacier National Park Going to the Sun Road opens to visitors June 29, 2009
- Cruise West Announces 2010 Alaska Deployment Featuring Revised Itineraries June 26, 2009
- Entire Sun Road Projected to Open to Vehicles on Friday, June 26 June 25, 2009
- Glacier Park Going-to-the-Sun Road to open June 25 June 24, 2009
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