2015 Glacier National Park Traveler Info Guide

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Glacier National Park – Crown of the ContinentExperience 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.Lodging Reservations: (800) 299-0396nps.gov/glac

Whitefi sh Mountain ResortLocated near Glacier National Park, The Big Mountain is a year-round resort offering skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, horseback riding and concerts. Located north of Whitefi sh on Hwy 487. Lodging, restaurants, entertainment. (800) 858-4152SkiWhitefi sh.com

Flathead LakeFlathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River and is a beautiful playground for water sports enthusiasts. Boating, fi shing, sailing, kayaking and wildlife watching. Located south of Kalispell offHwy 93. FlatheadLake.us

Wild Horse Island State ParkThe largest island in Flathead Lake, Wild Horse is a landmark rich with history. It preserves an endangered palouse prairie environment and is home to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, full curl rams, trophy mule deer, eagles, osprey, wild horses and other critters as well. Some of the best watchable wildlife in Montana.StateParks.MT.gov

Conrad Mansion MuseumThe Mansion in Kalispell, Montana is the most beautifully preserved pre-1900 mansion in Montana complete with over 90% of the original family furnishings. Open for tours Wednesday – Sunday beginning at 10:00 am.330 Woodland Avenue, Kalispell.(406) 755-2166 ConradMansion.com

Izaak Walton InnRenovated historic railroad inn. Built in 1939, this half-timbered inn doubles as an informal railway museum. Railroad memorabilia and Glacier Park mementos. Lodging and restaurant facilities. Located in Essex at the southern tip of Glacier National Park. Open daily. 290 Izaak Walton Inn Road, Essex.(406) 888-5700 IzaakWaltonInn.com

Going-to-the-Sun RoadA scenic landmark crossing Glacier National Park between West Glacier and St. Mary. The 50-mile paved road was built in the 1930’s and is considered a National Landmark. The road is narrow, steep and winding with pullouts for viewing. Travelers should plan to spend 2-3 hours to complete the distance. Inquire at Park entrance stations regarding construction delays and vehicle size restrictions.

Museum of the Plains IndianRich collection of historic arts created by tribal people of the Northern Plains. Five- screen multimedia presentation. Open daily 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m. during summer. Junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 89 West, Browning. Admission fee charged. (406) 338-2230

National Bison Range18,500-acre national wildlife refuge. Home to buffalo, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn sheep. 19-mile scenic drive offers visitors best opportunity to view wildlife. Visitor center and picnic area. Open daily during daylight hours. Admission charge. Located 30 miles south of Polson off U.S. 93. 58355 Bison Range Road, Moiese.(406) 644-2211 BisonRange.FWS.gov

Stumptown HistoricalSociety MuseumHoused in the historic Great Northern Railway Depot, the museum includes many railroad artifacts as well as community memorabilia and photographs. Open Monday - Saturday during the Summer, 10:00-4:00. 500 Depot Street, Whitefi sh. (406) 862-0067StumptownHistoricalSociety.org

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo JumpDesignated as a World Heritage Site, this interpretive centre demonstrates how Native people developed into some of the greatest hunters of all times. Head-Smashed-In is among the largest and best preserved buffalo jump sites. Located 18 miles northwest of Ft. Macleod. (403) 553-2731

The Fort Museum of the NWMPBuilt in the 1950’s as a replica fort, tells the adventurous story of the Mounted Police, the early pioneers and the native people of the area. Gift shop, ice cream shop. Open daily 9:00-5:00. 219 Jerry Potts Blvd., Ft. Macleod. (403) 553-4703

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