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OverviewGlacier National Park is vast, covering over 1,000,000 acres and including parts of two mountain ranges.
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Operating Hours & SeasonsGlacier is open 365 days per year, but winter weather tends to dictate when visitor facilities open and close.
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ReservationsReservations are often required or recommended for services and activities in Glacier National Park.
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Glacier's Shuttle SystemSince 2007, Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road free shuttle service has helped alleviate traffic and parking problems on the popular road.
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LodgingThe lodges and inns located throughout Glacier National Park provide a range of accommodations.
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Auto TouringGlacier National Park's roads wind through some of the country's most spectacular mountain scenery.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road FAQsFrequently asked questions regarding the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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PlowingThe Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most difficult roads in North America to snowplow in the spring.
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CampingEnjoy the crackling of a campfire and sleep under the stars in Glacier National Park.
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BicyclingBicycles are permitted on all of Glacier's roads but are not allowed on trails, with a few exceptions.
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FishingA license is not required, but those who wish to fish in Glacier National Park must follow a number of regulations.
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PetsWell-behaved pets are allowed in a number of areas within Glacier National Park.
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Cell and WiFiVisitors to Glacier will find that cell phone and Wi-Fi connectivity are very limited.
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Crossing the Border?Be prepared to present a government-approved document that denotes both citizenship and identity.
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AccessibilityThe mountainous landscape of Glacier National Park can present difficulties for visitors with special needs.
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Human HistoryArcheological evidence shows that Native Americans have inhabited the Glacier National Park area for around 10,000 years.
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Creating a National ParkGlacier National Park owes its existence, in part, to the Great Northern Railway.
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GeologyDuring the formation of the Rocky Mountains 170 million years ago, a region of rocks known as the Lewis Overthrust was forced eastward 50 miles, leading to the formation of Glacier's mountains.
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GlaciersThe mountainous landscape of Glacier National Park was formed largely by the glaciers for which the park is named.
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Trees and PlantsGlacier National Park is part of a large, well-preserved ecosystem known as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," a mostly pristine wilderness.
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WildlifeGlacier National Park's diversity of habitat means the park can support a wide variety of animal life.
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Fire EcologyFor many decades, forest fires were viewed as a threat to the ecosystem of parks such as Glacier.
