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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.

 
Weeping Wall on the Going-to-the-Sun Road

Going-to-the-Sun Road Information

Summer is in full swing in the park and a trip over the Going-to-the-Sun Road is high on every visitors list of things to do. Check these links for everything you need to know to experience this engineering marvel.

General Information
Free Shuttle Service
Frequently Asked Questions About the Road
Going-to-the-Sun Road Rehabilitation Project

 
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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Glacier Social Networking

Glacier National Park is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter and Facebook and will be adding video and photos to YouTube, Vimeo, and Flickr. This is an attempt to help you connect with Glacier National Park and to meet you "where you are at", and "where you expect us to be."
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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

E-mail Us

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

Last Updated: August 09, 2009 at 17:12 EST