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NW today: Avalanche, snow weight damages Glacier chaletThe Spokesman ReviewA century-old rock chalet in Glacier National Park that was damaged by an avalanche may be open for only a few weeks this summer after crews working to ready the backcountry hotel for the season found additional damage to the two-story hotel and its ...Avalanche, snow weight damages Glacier National Park chaletBillings GazetteWinter hangs on in Glacier: One chalet opens, one damagedDaily Inter LakeTransit buses start rolling at Glacier National ParkKPAX-TVGreat Falls Tribuneall 14 news articles »
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Grizzly Photographed in North CascadesSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The only healthy populations of grizzlies remaining in the “lower 48″ are in Montana's Glacier National Park and nearby wilderness areas, and in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in Wyoming. The North Cascades grizzly was sighted and photographed ...and more »
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Glacier plow crews reach Logan PassKPAX-TV(GLACIER NAT'L PARK)- After weeks of dangerous work, Glacier National Park plowing crews are finally at the summit of the Going-to-The-Sun road, carving their way onto Logan Pass. Plowing the road is always a challenge, but especially this year with ...and more »
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Indian Country Today Media Network.comVisiting Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife RefugeIndian Country Today Media Network.comGlacier National Park, Montana – The Blackfeet used to control vast areas of the modern day park, as did the Salish and Kootenai Indians. NPS.gov/glac. Canyon de Chelley, Arizona – One of the longest continuously inhabited areas in North America, ...and more »
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St. Mary Resort purchased by GPIDaily Inter LakeGlacier Park Inc. has further expanded its Montana properties with the acquisition of the St. Mary Lodge and Resort on the east side of Glacier National Park. GPI, Glacier Park's largest concessions contractor, purchased the resort that makes up a good ...National Park Road Trip 2011: The Lodges of Western Glacier National ParkNational Parks TravelerGlacier Institute on 'Today Show' this morningGreat Falls TribuneViad buys resort for $16 millionArizona RepublicMarketWatch (press release) -Bizjournals.comall 18 news articles »
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St. Mary Lodge and Resort At Glacier National Park Under New OwnershipNational Parks TravelerThe St. Mary Lodge and Resort on the eastern edge of Glacier National Park has been sold to a Phoenix-based corporation that operates other lodges in the park under its Glacier Park, Inc., subsidiary. The move further cements Glacier Park, ...
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National Parks TravelerTraining Sessions Coming Up for Glacier National Park's Citizen Scientists ProgramNational Parks TravelerIf you're interested in the natural sciences and would like to volunteer some time amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in America this summer, you may be interested in Glacier National Park's Citizen Scientists program. Glacier is renowned for ...
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Best camp sites around the worldToronto SunGLACIER NATIONAL PARK, WEST GLACIER, MONT.: Glacier National Park offers one of the most picturesque settings for all campers. With 13 campgrounds and more than 740 miles worth of trails, you can explore the beauty of ice-capped mountains, ...and more »
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mikewatts.co - Mike Watts and Kate Northrup Moller visited Glacier National Park and decided to bust out their first hip hop beat about the Bear Spray they were carrying around to Park. Connect With Us Kate comebefree.com Facebook Facebook.com Facebook.com Twitter Twitter.com twitter.com
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...Mary Lodge and Resort is an upscale full-service motel and resort situated just outside Glacier National Park’s east entrance in St. Mary, Montana. With 115 guest rooms spread among six facilities, the propert features accommodations ranging from luxury lodge...
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Ski Channel"Aggressive" mountain lion reported near West GlacierKRTV Great Falls NewsRangers are requesting visitors to be on alert for mountain lions and report all sightings to the closest National Park Service facility. On Tuesday June 23, a woman and her niece were confronted by an adult mountain lion, dark in color on the Sperry ...Aggressive Mountain Lion Spotted In Glacier National ParkNational Parks TravelerAggressive mountain lion confronts hikers on Montana trailsRapid City JournalAggressive Mountain Lion In Glacier National ParkNBC MontanaThe Missoulian -Daily Inter Lakeall 20 news articles »
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Our awesome camping and hiking trip to Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. Music is Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Mother Nature Network (blog)What's ailing America's national parks?msnbc.comTom Kiernan, president of the National Parks Conservation Association, said the parks (such as Glacier National Park in Montana, pictured) are "not in the best of health." The NPCA released a report Tuesday that show the parks face serious threats to ...Report outlines National Parks challengesMother Nature Network (blog)New Report Reveals National Parks At RiskNBC MontanaNPCA Report: America's National Parks Have Troubling Problems With Natural ...National Parks TravelereNews Park Forest -Gadlingall 33 news articles »
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...officials invite visitors to Glacier National Park for a fee-free day on the summer solstice, Tuesday, June 21. All entrance fees are waived that day for entry into Glacier, according to a news release Friday from the park. Entering the last weekend before...
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...the Missouri running at 15,200 cfs, which is well over twice its long term median flow of...- 10:00 pm Officials at Glacier National Park announced the opening of more roads Friday after delaying the opening of some park areas because of lingering snow. The...
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Filmed at the historic Belton Bridge in West Glacier, you can see how fast and high the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is running. Debris, including whole trees, are being carried down the river. June 8, 2011 (dr)
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...National Park relies on 50,000 hours of of volunteer help from over 500 individuals every year. You can find information about programs and requirements here. And, you can find an application form here. There is a limited amount of no-cost housing for volunteers...
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A series of short time-lapse scenes depicting Montana's Glacier National Park.
The Middle Fork is straining its banks as the high mountain snows start to melt. Its usual blue-green color has been replaced with a rich muddy brown.
Snyder Creek is beginning to swell as the winter snows finally start to melt. This video was taken at the confluence of the creek and Lake McDonald, just in front of Lake McDonald Lodge. The DeSmet is visible in the background. In a few weeks it will be transporting visitors around Lake McDonald.
Black Bear climbing a tree in Glacier National Park. Taken by Jay Roach.
Shows the 2009 huge avalanche area riding down the road.
Going to the Sun Road is a stunning, narrow, twisting road with deep drop-offs to valleys below. A spectacular ride on a motorcycle. This is a high alpine road across Glacier National Park in Montana, USA, filmed as part of the True American Road Trip for Victory Motorcycles.
This is a first person point of view (pov) through west glacier national park in montana. This is the lower portion of the park up to Lake McDonald. Beyond that, going to Logan Pass and Going to the Sun, the road was closed until they get it plowed out. Still lots of pretty nature scenery and watch the segment with the deer. They were practically right next to the car door. It was amazing. 2011.
Crews had started plowing through the slide at Red Rock Point. Some years there is hardly any snow at this location, but not this year. The slide this year is a big one.
Spend a little time with us as we tour the Many Glacier Hotel, a historic hotel located within Glacier National Park, on the east shore of Swiftcurrent Lake. This is one of the Grand Lodges built by Louis Hill of the Great Northern Railway. The building is designed as a series of chalets, up to four stories tall, and stretches for a substantial distance along the beautiful lakeshore. The building has a Swiss alpine theme both on the outside and on the inside. The outside is finished with brown-painted wood siding, and the window framing and balconies have wood sawn in Swiss jig sawn patterns. On the inside, the four-story lobby is surrounded by balconies, whose railings are patterned after Swiss designs. Related video: www.youtube.com
Don't be squeamish as we make our way up Going-to-the-Sun highway to the top of Logan Pass. Walk with us past the alpine wildflowers to beautiful Hidden Lake. We are almost always guaranteed to spot a mountain goat as they have become adjusted to summertime human visitation. The video does not do justice to the sheer splendor of Glacier National Park! Related video: www.youtube.com
The Weather Channel follows Master Photographer Peter Lik to Glacier National Park in Montana.
Glacier National Park, July 2009 train trip. 5058 mile round train ride from Lynchburg, VA - Washington, DC - Chicago, IL - Essex, MT and back. Friday, July 17 - Departed Lynchburg, VA. Sunday, July 19 - Arrived at Essex, MT. Monday, July 20 - Toured Glacier National Park Tuesday, July 21 - Horseback riding during morning, white water raft in afternoon. Wednesday, July 22 - Railfan (*See below for a couple pictures. Copy and paste full link since YouTube doesn't link it correctly.). Thursday, July 23 - Depart Essex, MT. Saturday, July 25 - Arrived back at Lynchburg, VA. *www.railpictures.net *www.railpictures.net Transportation: Amtrak Crescent Amtrak Capital Limited Amtrak Empire Builder Dollar Car Rental Accommodations: Lynchburg, VA - Kirkley Hotel Essex, MT - Izaak Walton Inn Music: Chloë Agnew - Going Home Enya - The Memory of Trees Enya - The Celts Enya - Storms in Africa Enya - Lazy Days Enya - Fairytale
www.nationalparkreservations.com -- Stanton Creek Lodge offers private cabin accommodations and a restaurant and bar along the southern border of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana. Cabins with bath start at $99/night, cabins without bath start at $69/night. Call 1-866-875-8456 to book your Stanton Creek Lodge Reservations today!
10/30/2010 When we last left our hero, he was in the backcountry of Glacier National Park. After realizing venturing further into grizzly country would be a bad idea, I decided to pack up camp and head back towards civilization. Taking the long route North around the head of Lake McDonald, I passed the trailhead noted on my itinerary which went to Trout and Arrow lakes. It was a sigh of relief to when the gravel road I'd been walking on for a little over a mile turned into asphalt. Crossing McDonald Creek, which feeds Lake McDonald, more vehicle traffic started to appear. Going to the Sun Road was not far ahead. At which point, I turned South and hiked the East side of the lake. It was at about that point my feet began to swell with blisters. The farther I went, the more pain I endured. It would not have been an issue had more campgrounds been open, but the nearest one was back in Apgar... at the foot of the lake. I passed onlookers and tourists, as well as a film crew from a company in Chicago called Super Stock Footage. After my fourth water and snack break, my feet were now raw. The pain was excruciating! It was by the grace of God himself that a passer-by asked if I could use a ride. Her name was Anne, and if I didn't know any better, I could swear I saw a halo over her head and wings in the shape of trekker's poles. The care ride the last Two and a half miles into Apgar was a welcome escape. She dropped me off at the permit office, and drove away into the clouds. I ...
10/24 Day number one was fun. I boarded the train and waved goodbye to my family. The first night was rough. I've determined there's no comfortable way to sleep in these coach seats. .. which explains why they're able to sell roomettes. I had to get a few drinks in my system just to be able to get some shut eye. Forty five bucks later, I slept for six hours. We're almost to Philly now, arriving at ten in the morning. Still have to meet Rob in New York for lunch! New York is scheduled for Eleven Thirty Six in the morning. I met another backpacker in the lounge car last night. He's from Peru, and carries whiskey in his aluminum water bottle. Bruce, my seatmate, wanted me to send him a postcard from Montana. He gave me his address and a stamp. 10/26 I woke up as we're rolling through North Dakota. It's funny because it was really the only state I was able to recognize so far. Lunch in New York with Rob was amazing! We went to a famous deli called Katz's. The sandwich had about a pound of fresh cut meat stacked in it, with a whole bowl of pickles on the side. The train from New York to Chicago was somewhat lackluster. With a name like the Lakeshore Limited, I expected to see more "Lake". Chicago was awesome. I met an English tourist named Andy outside of the Willis Tower. He was all about the ladies, yet offered me a fag, haha... English for a cigarette. The Willis tower was huge! I didn't go to the top though. That's a Sixteen dollar trip while I only had Eighty in my pocket ...
tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Logan Pass Glacier National Park Area in Glacier National Park that was used as a "pass" for travelers to get through the mountains. Read more at: www.travelpod.com Travel blogs from Logan Pass: - "... Next Caught the bus to Logan pass ..." - "... After we got back from that foray (it was 6 miles round trip), we headed up to Logan Pass and had a look around ..." Read these blogs and more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from: - Glacier National Park, Montana, United States - Logan, Wasatch Range, Utah, United States - Lake Mc Donald, Montana, United States Photos in this video: - "Big Horn Sheep near Logan Pass" by Kellyjohn from a blog titled "Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?" - "Bighorn sheep at Logan Pass" by Rachelandtodd from a blog titled "Going to the Sun Road" - "Andrew at Logan Pass" by Burtonll from a blog titled "Sittin' On Top of the World" - "Goats near Logan Pass" by Kellyjohn from a blog titled "Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?" - "Red bus at Logan Pass" by Crazystrange from a blog titled "Just another park" - "Logan Pass is the Top" by Gibb from a blog titled "Going To The Sun Road" - "Up toward Logan Pass" by Pharmo from a blog titled "Glacier National Park" - "Peaks at Logan Pass" by Kellyjohn from a blog titled "Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?" - "Falls at Logan Pass" by Tink8580 from a blog titled "On the way to Glacier Nat'l Park" - "Logan pass sign" by ...
Hiking to Granite Chalet .for the nights of Sept 5 & 6, 2010. Five couples from Cape Cod with an average age of 68+ made this awesome hike. It was clear at the start but started to snow very soon. Hike in 8 miles on the Highline trail. Hike out 10 miles on Swiftcurrent to Many Glacier Hotel.
Walk in the Clouds is a short story about wilderness. It is narrated by wilderness proponent Robert Redford, who portrays a fictional character, The Ranger, who speaks about the park he so dearly loves. The Ranger calls on the viewer to witness and experience Glacier National Park. Written, produced, directed, and photographed by Doug McMains. Executive Producer: Glacier National Park Fund Line Producer: Bill Hayden Music by Philip Glass, David Bowie, and Brian Eno Music by Leo Kottke Walk in the Clouds is now playing in the St. Mary Visitor Center in Glacier National Park, and at film festivals throughout the West. (dr)
Backpacker Photo School: Grand Canyon SlideshowBackpacker Magazine (blog)We collected these photos from Facebook fans, and they returned with some stellar results. Next up, we'll be looking for photos from Glacier National Park, ...
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Schweitzer says deal to protect Flathead River Basin holding together despite ...The Missoulian... firms that have done oil, coal and gold exploration on the Canadian side of the Flathead, which runs along Glacier National Park's western border. ...and more »
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Mount Revelstoke and Glacier parks management plan release imminentBCLocalNewsEstablished in 1886, Glacier National Park spans 1350 sq km of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges and contains more than 400 glaciers. ...and more »
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Glacier changes camping, fishing, boating rulesGreat Falls TribuneBy Tribune Staff • June 17, 2010 WEST GLACIER — The National Park Service has released the 2010 Glacier National Park Compendium, the park's collection of ...
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Camp out to protest potential energy development near GlacierKECI-TVMissoula conservationists camped out in support of Glacier National Park. But not in the park, nor near it. It's a symbolic gesture to protest potential oil ...Activists camp out to prevent development near GlacierThe Missoulianall 2 news articles »
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National Parks Traveler (blog)ReserveAmerica Can't Find a National Park Campground It LikesNational Parks Traveler (blog)Falling asleep to the star show over Canyonlands National Park. Waking in Glacier National Park to the mirror-like surface of Swiftcurrent Lake with its ...Joshua Tree National Park Closing Some Campgrounds During the Slow Summer SeasonNational Parks Traveler (blog)all 2 news articles »
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Los Angeles Times (blog)Glacier National Park: A vision of melting sceneryLos Angeles Times (blog)Seeking to illustrate evidence of furious climatic change, the free show, which runs through September at the park's Many Glacier Hotel, leans on repeat ...
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OldWestNewWest.com Travel & History Magazine2 mountain goats killed in Glacier studyThe Associated PressGlacier National Park officials have suspended a study of mountain goats after two animals struck by tranquilizer darts died. Amy Vanderbilt of the National ...Fishing, Boating, and Camping Rules Changing at Glacier National ParkNational Parks Traveler (blog)Glacier goats die after being dartedGreat Falls TribuneGlacier officials halt UM research project after 2 mountain goats killedThe MissoulianBillings Gazetteall 131 news articles »
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Mosinee native honored for work as park rangerWausau Daily HeraldTuesday, though, Emmerich wasn't in the wilds of Montana doing those things as a ranger at Glacier National Park. He was in Washington, DC, to receive the ...Top US Park Ranger and state legislatures back gun carry rightsExaminer.comScott Emmerich Receives 2010 Harry Yount National Park Ranger AwardPR Newswire (press release)Glacier National Park's Emmerich named Ranger of YearKXLH Helena NewsKULR-TVall 20 news articles »
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Washington PostHighest honor for park rangerWashington PostEmmerich has worked at Glacier National Park since 1989 and supervises a 250000-acre region with 170 miles of trail, 39 miles of road, 28 miles of river, ...Interpreting National Park Settings Is a Skill, Not Something You WingNational Parks Traveler (blog)all 3 news articles »
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Glacier National Park celebrates 100 years as a national park. Today, visitors to Glacier still feel the connection to the past when visionary people like George Bird Grinnell worked to preserve this special place. Native Americans have inhabited this land for over 12000 years. It is the ancestral home of the Blackfeet, Salish and Kootenai tribes. To them, these mountains have great spiritual significance. In the early days of Glacier, you might find people doing many of the same things people are doing today. Horseback riding, hiking, riding tour boats, fishing and exploring the glacial landscape. Four great historic lodges return the visitor to a different era. The Red Buses take visitors over Going-to-the-Sun Road, and historic boats like the Running Eagle and Chief Two Guns still cruise alpine lakes under some of the most beautiful places in America. For lodging information, visit www.glacierparkinc.com. To learn more about the park's natural and cultural history, visit www.glacierassociation.org. Filmed in high definition, this bonus feature is part of Finley-Holiday's new Centennial Edition Glacier National Park DVD. A portion of the proceeds from each DVD sold are donated to directly to Glacier National Park.
In 1910, when Glacier National Park was first established, early sightseers found that boat tours offered a comfortable and adventurous way to see the parks wild landscape. In 1929, a Flathead Valley boat builder Billy Swanson finished building the DeSmet, a 57- foot-long boat that he launched onto Lake McDonald. It's been in operation ever since. The DeSmet was the latest in a series of boats built by Swanson starting in the 1920s including Chief Two Guns, Morning Eagle, Sinopah and the International. Today, one hundred years after the park's opening, these same classic boats still operate on Glacier's alpine lakes as part of the Glacier Park Boat Company a company owned and operated by the same family that ran tours on the lakes way back in the 1920s. For an adventure you won't soon forget, take a ride on Glacier's historic boats. For more information, visit www.glacierparkboats.com Filmed in high definition, this bonus feature is part of Finley-Holiday's new Centennial Edition Glacier National Park DVD. A portion of the proceeds from each DVD sold are donated to directly to Glacier National Park.
These are photos from several backpacking trips in the North Fork area of GNP - Boulder Pass trail, Bowman Lake, Quartz Lake Loop, Hole in the Wall, Penguin Lake and more. Its a beautiful trail. There are great views along the way. Lots of wildflowers, esp around the Hole in the Wall cirque. Its very common to see mountain goats, marmots and pika at the Boulder Pass campground. The Kintla Lakes and Bowman Lake are beautiful. This trail can begin or end in Canada, the other end will take you to Polebridge via gravel roads. Polebridge is a great place to stop and stock up on some cookies, pastries or sandwiches.
This video is a slide show of photos from three summers of backpacking in Glacier National Park with Glacier Guides. The photos were taken while hiking or camping and are of scenery, lakes, mountains, wild flowers, wildlife and of guests from my trips. Many different places in the park are in the video including the Highline Trail, Boulder Pass Trail, The Belly River, Redgap Pass, Two Medicine, Cut Bank, Gunsight Pass, Triple Divide, Many Glacier, Dawson-Pitamakin, Logan Pass, Grinnell Glacier and more. Some of the animals include moose, grizzly bears, pika, ptarmigan, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, deer, and fish caught while fishing in some of the lakes. A big thanks goes out to all the guests of Glacier Guides who have taken a vacation here - you make all of this possible!
thought I would put together some footage of my trip through glacier national park in montana while riding the empire builder amtrak train. This was leaving whitefish heading through the park during winter. Thought I would get marie and dan to help me out a little and let them sing a little ditty while you watch the stunning and beautiful views. This was filmed during my trip to kalispell 2009 - 2010. I should have a couple more of these videos set to different music on my channel. So be sure to watch them!
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