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Glacier National Park |
Description:
Basic information is available here. Additional information is available by choosing the "in Depth" button to the right.
Created in 1910, Glacier National Park provides over one million acres of habitat and protection for a wonderful variety of wildlife and wildflowers.
The geologic history of Glacier is read in the numerous exposed layers of Precambrian sedimentary rocks. These extremely well preserved sediments date back to over 1 billion years. Subsequent sculpting by massive bodies of ice has transformed this area into a dramatic example of glacial landforms. Today several small alpine glaciers of relatively recent origin dot the mountains.
Glacier National Park contains a particularly rich biological diversity of plant and animal species. This combination of spectacular scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and relative isolation from major population centers have combined to make Glacier National Park the center of one of the largest and most intact ecosystems in North America.
Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta were joined together by the governments of Canada and the United States in 1932 as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the first park of its kind in the world.
Both parks have been designated Biosphere Reserves. In December of 1995 they were jointly designated the "Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park World Heritage Site."
Designations:
National Park (May 11, 1910)
International Peace Park (1932)
Biosphere Reserve (1976)
World Heritage Site (1995)
Getting Around:
Guided Tours are available from two companies. Sun Tours offers interpretive tours in Glacier from June 10 to September 15. Tours highlight Blackfeet cultrue and history relating to Glacier national Park's natural features. For reservations information call 1-800-786-9220
Glacier Park Inc., offers tours between lodges. For reservations call 406-755-6303
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Cabin Rentals | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Endangered Animals | Glaciers | Mountains | And more.
Directions to Glacier National Park
Plane:
The closest airports are Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana (25 miles from West Glacier) and in Great Falls, Montana (200 miles from West Glacier). Car rentals are available at both airports. Shuttles are available at the Kalispell airport.
Car:
NOTE: Vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors) are prohibited on the steepest sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Public Transportation
Public transportation options are limited. Shuttles from airports and train stations provide some service to visitors to the park.
Nearby Parks:
Big Hole National Battlefield
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Yellowstone National Park
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Contact Information for Glacier National Park
Park Headquarters
West Glacier, MT
59936
Phone: (406) 888-7800
Fax: 406-888-7808
Located in West Glacier, MT
For more information on Glacier National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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