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Glacier National Park
Press Kit
 
sunrise at many glacier
David Restivo, NPS
Sunrise at Many Glacier
 

Glacier National Park was established on May 11, 1910 , to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources for future generations. Along with its sister park, Waterton Lakes National Park, in Alberta, Canada, Glacier National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site (1995), a Biosphere Reserve (1976) and was established as the world's first International Peace Park (1932).

This press kit is designed to assist journalists and others with general park information, statistics and other background materials about Glacier National Park.

High resolution digital images are available for public use, as well as color and black and white slides. Please contact the Public Affairs Office at 406-888-7895 for assistance obtaining photos.

 
Dawson Pass  

Did You Know?
The "Backbone of the World" is the Blackfeet tribal name given to the greater Glacier National Park ecosystem.

Last Updated: November 17, 2006 at 13:42 EST