"We only see what we know". ~ Goethe
If you want to really see Glacier National Park, you need to know more about it. We are dedicated to helping you learn more about this magnificent national treasure of ours. Enjoy!
Glacier National Park - what you want to know!
One of the best kept secrets in America, Glacier Park is possibly the most beautiful, awe-inspiring natural wonders in the United States. Designated as a national park in 1910, Glacier is comprised of 1,600 square miles with elevations ranging from 3,150 to 10,466 feet (Mount Cleveland).
Open daily, year-round, but some visitor services such as hotels, tours and restaurants, are only open from late May through September. Every road or hiking trail offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife viewing.
Glacier National Park Centennial
 2001 is the official Glacier National Park Centennial and there are special events planned for the entire year. Visit the website and follow along with the celebration. More than 35 Hollywood films were set in Glacier National Park over the years. In honor of film being an American tradition, the Glacier Centennial Program is hosting a film festival throughout 2013 .
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed, but plowing is on!
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Cabin Fever Days?
Just outside the park are the communities of Coram, Martin City and Hungry Horse, Montana. Every year they hold an annual fundraiser called "Cabin Fever Days" and the highlight of the celebration is the "Bar Stool Races. See what happened this year at the bar stool races during cabin fever days.
Spring
Plowing Going-to-the-Sun Road begins in April and the road is usually opened for traffic in late May or early June. It won't be long now as the plows are nearing Logan Pass. The crews have been hampered by late season snow storms and with clearing rock slides and debris from a number of avalanches.
Spring is a magnificent time to be in the park. The melt of the snowpack has the rivers raging, snow is still on the peaks while wild flowers are in full bloom. A sunny day is a photographer's dream. Come see for yourself!
Summer
Summertime activities include hiking and backpacking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography, biking, camping, boating, fishing and of course, sightseeing. Some activities such as horseback outings cost extra, but are worth it. Places to see in the summer months include Logan Pass Visitor Center, Many Glacier, Lake McDonald, and the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road. (Be advised that there are size restrictions on the Going-to-the-Sun Road as vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet including mirrors are prohibited.) Thirteen campgrounds are available and a variety of other lodging accommodations.
Fall in the park
 With the summer tourists hibernating, traffic in the park subsidies significantly. Fall comes early to the higher elevations and new snow can appear on the peaks as early as September. Glacier in the fall is a glorious experience, so pack up the car, bring plenty of film and come on up!
Winter
In winter, due to extreme weather conditions, the park is mostly inaccessible. Some of the main access gates are open, but few of the roads are maintained or open to traffic. Some people will park and do a little hiking, but you probably will not get very far without your snowshoes. However, this is an excellent time to view wildlife such as deer, moose and eagles.
Don't miss other activities that occur in winter near Glacier. The now famous "Bar Stool Races" in Hungry Horse, just outside the park and the annual Polebridge Iditarod.
Glacier trivia - do you know...
The answers to all of these questions - and a whole lot more - are found on this website. Before you visit Glacier National Park, learn more about it first - you'll see more than you can imagine. So, we invite you to explore our entire site before you venture forth to Glacier Park. As a national park, Glacier belongs to all of us, but I have to admit that I consider it "My Glacier".
News 
FREE shuttle service began July 1st. More...
 March 3rd. & 4th., 2007 - 26th. Annual Root Beer Classic sled dog race was run. The race began at 10:00AM at the Polebridge Mercantile. Read more...
New wildlife photos added from Whitefish, MT's professional photographer, Cristal Jones. See these stunning wildlife photos here.
Do you feel lucky? After the sightseeing is over for the day and you are looking for something different to experience, The Glacier Peaks Casino in Browning formally opened Sept. 29th. more...
Going-to-the-Sun Road's $170 million renovation project is under way. That's the good news, unfortunately that means that parts of the road will be closed to traffic during the '07 season. You will still be able to reach Logan Pass, but you may need to approach the pass from the East access at St. Mary. Existing tour services, like Sun Tours and tours by Glacier Park, Inc., will continue. Read more...
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