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We invited the world to attend the celebration of Glacier National Park's Centennial On May 11, 2010. By any measure, the Centennial was a huge success. Just ask the millions of visitors and Montana residents who participated in the many centennial events. Click on the following websites for more information on Glacier National Park activities and celebrations this year.
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Made in Montana Products
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Outdoor activities, accommodations, adventure, activities, restaurants and
seeing the sights in and around Glacier National Park
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Waterton and Banff National Parks in neighboring Canada.
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Commercial, Government, Community and Educational groups
Glacier National Park
Click on this link for helpful information in planning your trip to Montana. Learn about Plowing Status, Road Status, Back country camping and nearby attractions that guarantee fun for all ages and a wide variety of activities.
Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its' diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states.
The park contains over 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and six National Historic Landmarks.
In 1932 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada, were designated Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This designation celebrates the longstanding peace and friendship between our two nations. Glacier and Waterton Lakes have both been designated as Biosphere Reserves and together were recognized, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site.
Designations:
World Heritage Site - 1995
Biosphere Reserve - 1976
International Peace park - 1932
National Park - May 11, 1910
Glacier Natural History Association
Located in the historic Great Northern train station at Belton (West Glaicer) this is the largest retail store featuring Glacier products. See notes under Retail Stores.
Sportsman & Ski Haus
Sportsman & Ski Haus - Kalispell and Whitefish Montana outdoor gear store offering gear for backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, running, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tennis, and water sports.
Visit Montana
If you have ever thought about traveling to Montana, this year is an excellent time to visit. Click on our Glacier National Park link to view helpful information in planning your trip. We have experienced many summers in Montana and highly recommend it.
Counter Assault Bear Spray:
Counter Assault Bear Deterrent, The Original "Grizzly Tough" Pepper Spray. The #1 Rated Bear Spray and the only Bear Spray I recommend in my "Hiking Bear Country" book - Brian McClung, Glacier Park Books and Videos.
Kruger Helicopters Tours
We recommend Kruger Helicopter Tours. I included Kruger Helicopters in Chapter One of my Passion for Fishing book. Kruger is located on Hwy 2 1.5 miles west of West Glacier, Montana. For the highlight of your vacation enjoy a birds-eye view of beautiful Glacier National Park.
Their season is from late May to November 406-387-4565. Winter: 800-220-6565
Cardston Historical Society.org
EXCITING NEWS! The Joe Cosley Exhibit has found a permanent home with the Cardston Historical Society.
It is professionally displayed in the Courthouse Museum in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.
Click on this link to take a virtual tour of this amazing, historical exhibit.
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