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Welcome to Glacier National Park

Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, transportation, and stories of Native Americans. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.

 
Plowing the road to Fish Creek

Spring Access and Activity Information

Spring Plowing has Started
Check here for the most recent information on plowing activities on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and other park roads.

The first of this season's photos have been posted to the photo gallery.

Learn about our spring activities and where you can go.

 
apgar campground

What's New in the Park?

How early do you need to arrive to secure a campsite? We have live campground availability data on the website as well as information on shuttles, trails, roads and a host of other important information. Check out the "What's New" page for the most up-to-date details.
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image of the eHikes screen and the podcast icon

eHikes & Podcasts

Glacier National Park is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. Podcasts allow web users to download video clips of the park to watch, when and where they want. Glacier's award winning eHikes provide yet another means for virtual visitors to see, hear, and experience parts of the park they may never see in person, or to relive memorable experiences again and again.
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Grizzly bear research

Research and Education in Glacier

Glacier is a natural laboratory and students and scientists use its resources to learn more about the world we live in. To find out what they are learning visit the links below.

Research and educational activities are also supported by two of our partner organizations.

 

Write to

Glacier National Park
PO Box 128
West Glacier, Montana 59936

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Phone

Visitor Information
(406) 888-7800

Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD Calls Only)
(406) 888-7806

Fax

(406) 888-7808

Climate

Weather in the mountains can be fickle. Visitors may experience temperatures high into the 90s with clear and sunny skies, and then see snow showers and falling temperatures all in the same day.
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Lake McDonald  

Did You Know?
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park with a length of 10 miles and a depth of 472 feet. The glacier that carved the Lake McDonald valley is estimated to have been around 2,200 feet thick.

Last Updated: May 04, 2009 at 16:13 EST