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Glacier National Park |
Northwest Montana on the Canadian border |
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| Glacier started a new series of interactive programs and activities in 2007 that will help draw more visitors and teach more natural history and facts. There are 3-d animal tracts, pod casts, posted quotes at interval stops on the new shuttle system and much more. Check with the visitor stations to help plan your trip. The park is fully open each year from May through October. So, start planning now.
Glacier National Park is a wonderful place for your next family vacation! You will find plenty of outdoor adventure in this spectacular national park that holds some of the rarest form of rock layers in the world. There is also fishing, swimming, backpacking, day hiking, horseback riding, mule riding, cross-country skiing, glaciers and a generous variety of wildlife. Check below for great Glacier National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Glacier National Park 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 g... (click here for more)
Facts - Apgar Visitor Center is open all year and is located at the foot of Lake McDonald, 2 miles north of West Glacier. During November through March it is open on weekends only. Rangers are available to an... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - To the casual observer, a remote park like Glacier would seem likely to have excellent air quality. However, there are some areas of concern. At Glacier an extensive monitoring network exists for poll... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Glacier's western valleys generally receive the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees F. It is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Strong winds and sunny days ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Consider yourself lucky to see a black or grizzly bear. But remember...the wilderness is their home. Please be a well-mannered guest. Bears are usually shy; however, make no attempt to approach or sta... (click here for more)
Fees - The entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) is $15.00 December 1, 2006 – April 30, 2007 (winter rate) and $ 25.00 May 1, 2006 – November 30, ... (click here for more)
Camping - Glacier has 13 campgrounds with approximately 1000 sites. Fish Creek and St. Mary Campgrounds may be reserved in advance. All others are first come/first served. Reservations can be made online or by ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Big Hole National Battlefield, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Mo... (click here for more)
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