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Glacier

National Park

Part of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

Montana

Established: 1910

1,013,322 Acres

Annual Visitors: 2,946,681 (2016)

Official Site: https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_(U.S.)

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Links

THROUGH THE YEARS IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: An Administrative History

National Park Service

https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/glac/index.htm

Waterton Lakes National Park (Official Site)

Parks Canada

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/waterton

Lack of staff forces some businesses to close early for the season in Waterton Lakes National ParkA business owner in Waterton, Alta., says the town has been pretty quiet since being reopened Sept. 20 following the massive Kenow wildfire.

Hikes and Trails in Waterton Lakes National Park | Modern HikerThe “Canadian Side” of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is the north side of Glacier National Park. Tucked into the Rocky Mountains at the southern end of Alberta, this park is stuffed to the brim with exemplary scenery — and it isn’t just limited to its namesake lakes. Waterfalls, dense forests, wildflowers, red rock canyons, and …

Living in Glacier During a Massive WildfireI've heard that there's no bad day living in the mountains, but living through wildfires in northwest Montana for the past few weeks has made me question if that's true.

Glacier Park's Scorched Sperry Chalet Was A Haven For The Hungry HikerThe remote Montana lodge could always be counted on for a soft cot and a hot meal. But the Sprague Fire, which is still raging, engulfed it. A silver lining: The kitchen and dining room may be spared.

Evacuation warning lifted at Glacier National ParkThe pre-evacuation warning for the Apgar area has been lifted, but a mandatory evacuation order remains in effect between Lake McDonald and Logan Pass.

"Rain For Rent" Intended To Protect Lake McDonald Lodge In Glacier National Park (September 8, 2017)

National Parks Traveler

"Rain for Rent," a large-scale piping system designed to spray water over large areas, was being installed at Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park to protect the historic facility and its surrounding complex from the Sprague Fire that has been burning for nearly a month in the mountains above the lake.

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2017/09/rain-rent-intended-protect-lake-mcdonald-lodge-glacier-national-park