Welcome to Glacier National Park!

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The Park

Come to Glacier National Park and you might catch a glimpse of big horns, elk, a mountain goat or maybe even a wolf. There are also lots of exciting and fun activities to do.

Glacier National Park was founded in 1910, and in 1932 Canada and the U.S. declared Waterton Lakes National Park (in Canada) and Glacier National Park (in the U.S.) the world's first International Peace Park.

Glacier National Park is located in northeastern Montana right on the border of Canada and the U.S. Glacier National Park has over 730 miles of hiking trails scattered throughout the park. It has over 1,000 species of plants, 60 species of animals, and over 200 species of birds. One of the 60 species of animals is the Grizzly Bear which is on the endangered species list. In nearby Apgar there are many things to do and many beautiful animals to observe.

Unfortunately the parks habitat and animals are now being threatened by oil and gas strip mining, housing, and logging near the borders.

Weather

Winter: Winter in Glacier NP is usually cold with the average high being about 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme highs in the winter can get all the way up to 91 degrees in the fall months and 61 in the winter months. The average low for this park is about 22 degrees. Extreme lows can range anywhere down to 44 degrees below zero. The amount of precipitation can range anywhere from 1.3 inches in dry months to 4.7 inches in the wet months. In the winter, pack warm and dress in layers so if it gets hot you can always take something off.

Summer:Glacier National Park's summers are usually fairly cool with highs in the upper 60's to mid 70's in the summer months and upper 50's to low to mid 60's in the spring months. Extreme highs can get up to 80's and 90's in the spring and 90's to 100's in the summer. But beware; the extreme lows can get all the way down to below freezing and sometimes even below zero.

Information

Glacier National Park has many lodging and camping facilities. There are 63 backcountry campgrounds and lodges scattered throughout the park, as well as cabins and chalets. Restaurants are also throughout the park, as well as campers' stores. There is first aid in the park but the nearest hospital is 24 miles away.

Fees: The entrance fees are $5 per vehicle or $3 per person. Kids, make sure to tell your parents that ages 16 and under are FREE.There is also an annual pass available for $15.

Special Facilities: Wheel Chair accesibility is available at almost all of the visitors centers, the Many Glacier Hotel, and the Lake McDonald Lodge.

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