Established in 1910, Glacier National Park is a beautiful park in the northwest of Montana which is a part of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Waterton Lakes National Park is in Alberta, Canada. In 1932, the two parks were combined to form Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park as a symbol of Canada and the United States’ longtime friendship.
Glacier National Park encompasses a region of mountains in the northwest corner of Montana that covers 1600 square miles. There is a vast amount of diversity in the park. The landscape varies from rolling grasslands, forested hillsides, alpine tundra, and windswept peaks. The lowest point in the park is at the junction of the Middle and North forks of the Flathead River which has an elevation of 3,150 feet. The highest point is the 10,466 foot high Mount Cleveland. There is also a great amount of diversity in that wildlife: moose to marmots, and grizzly bears to bald eagles.
Popular activities in Glacier National Park include hiking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
State Parks, Wildlife Refugees, and Recreational Sites