Glacier National Park

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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.

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Sights To See Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, but you don't have to be a trail-pounding athlete to enjoy their features. You can choose to...read more

Walking & Hiking The parks are best experienced on foot. Only on the trail can you truly respect the mountains for their beauty and power. Whether you're a beginner or an expert,...read more

Welcome In 1932, international cooperation between the Rotary Club members of Montana and Alberta convinced the United States and Canada to join Waterton Lakes and Glacier national parks as a...read more

Who's Who The following organizations are dedicated to preserving the parks and helping visitors to enjoy them. National Park Service (NPS) Since its founding in 1916, the NPS has been responsible for...read more

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