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	* One of the most intact ecosystems in the continental U.S.		* One of the most intact ecosystems in the continental U.S.
	* Featured in numerous films and nature documentaries		* Featured in numerous films and nature documentaries
	* The park spans the '''Continental Divide''', affecting water flow to the Pacific and Atlantic		* The park spans the '''Continental Divide''', affecting water flow to the Pacific and Atlantic

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	'''Glacier National Park''' is located in northwestern [[Montana]] and is known for its '''glacially carved valleys''', '''alpine meadows''', '''turquoise lakes''', and '''snow-capped peaks'''. Established on '''May 11, 1910''', it borders Canada’s '''Waterton Lakes National Park''', and together they form the '''Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park''', the world’s first international peace park.		'''Glacier National Park''' is located in northwestern [[Montana]] and is known for its '''glacially carved valleys''', '''alpine meadows''', '''turquoise lakes''', and '''snow-capped peaks'''. Established on '''May 11, 1910''', it borders Canada’s '''Waterton Lakes National Park''', and together they form the '''Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park''', the world’s first international peace park.

	== Landscape and Geography ==		== Landscape and Geography ==
	* Features over '''130 named lakes''', '''762 miles of trails''', and '''175 mountains'''		* Features over '''130 named lakes''', '''762 miles of trails''', and '''175 mountains'''
	* Home to the iconic '''Going-to-the-Sun Road''', a 50-mile scenic drive that crosses the Continental Divide at '''Logan Pass'''		* Home to the iconic '''Going-to-the-Sun Road''', a 50-mile scenic drive that crosses the Continental Divide at '''Logan Pass'''
	* Originally had 150 glaciers — less than 25 remain active today		* Originally had 150 glaciers — less than 25 remain active today

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	Wildlife includes:		Wildlife includes:
	~~* ~~'''Grizzly bears''', '''black bears'''**		* '''Grizzly bears''', '''black bears'''
	~~* ~~'''Mountain goats''', '''bighorn sheep''', '''elk''', and '''moose'''**		* '''Mountain goats''', '''bighorn sheep''', '''elk''', and '''moose'''
	* Over 270 species of birds		* Over 270 species of birds

	== Hiking and Recreation ==		== Hiking and Recreation ==
	Popular hikes:		Popular hikes:
	~~* ~~'''Highline Trail'''**		* '''Highline Trail'''
	~~* ~~'''Grinnell Glacier'''**		* '''Grinnell Glacier'''
	~~* ~~'''Avalanche Lake'''**		* '''Avalanche Lake'''
	~~* ~~'''Hidden Lake Overlook'''**		* '''Hidden Lake Overlook'''

	Other activities:		Other activities:
	* Backcountry camping (permit required)		* Backcountry camping (permit required)
	* Boating on '''Lake McDonald''' and '''St. Mary Lake		* Boating on '''Lake McDonald''' and '''St. Mary Lake'''
	* Photography and stargazing		* Photography and stargazing

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	== Cultural and Historical Importance ==		== Cultural and Historical Importance ==
	* Ancestral land of the '''Blackfeet''', '''Salish''', and '''Kootenai''' peoples		* Ancestral land of the '''Blackfeet''', '''Salish''', and '''Kootenai''' peoples
	* Contains historic lodges and chalets built in the early 20th century		* Contains historic lodges and chalets built in the early 20th century
	* Recognized as a '''UNESCO World Heritage Site''' and '''Biosphere Reserve'''		* Recognized as a '''UNESCO World Heritage Site''' and '''Biosphere Reserve'''

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

Truthseeker: Created page with "{{Infobox national park | name = Glacier National Park | image = Glacier_National_Park_Lake_McDonald.jpg | caption = Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park | location = Montana, United States | coordinates = 48.6966°N, 113.7186°W | area = 1,583 sq mi (4,100 km²) | established = May 11, 1910 | visitors = 2.9 million (2023) | website = https://www.nps.gov/glac }} '''Glacier National Park''' is located in northwestern [[Montana]..."

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Created page with "{{Infobox national park | name = Glacier National Park | image = Glacier_National_Park_Lake_McDonald.jpg | caption = Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park | location = Montana, United States | coordinates = 48.6966°N, 113.7186°W | area = 1,583 sq mi (4,100 km²) | established = May 11, 1910 | visitors = 2.9 million (2023) | website = https://www.nps.gov/glac }} '''Glacier National Park''' is located in northwestern [[Montana]..."

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{{Infobox national park
| name = Glacier National Park
| image = Glacier_National_Park_Lake_McDonald.jpg
| caption = Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park
| location = Montana, United States
| coordinates = 48.6966°N, 113.7186°W
| area = 1,583 sq mi (4,100 km²)
| established = May 11, 1910
| visitors = 2.9 million (2023)
| website = https://www.nps.gov/glac
}}
'''Glacier National Park''' is located in northwestern [[Montana]] and is known for its **'''glacially carved valleys'''**, **'''alpine meadows'''**, **'''turquoise lakes'''**, and **'''snow-capped peaks'''**. Established on **'''May 11, 1910'''**, it borders Canada’s **'''Waterton Lakes National Park'''**, and together they form the **'''Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park'''**, the world’s first international peace park.

== Landscape and Geography ==
* Features over **'''130 named lakes'''**, **'''762 miles of trails'''**, and **'''175 mountains'''**
* Home to the iconic **'''Going-to-the-Sun Road'''**, a 50-mile scenic drive that crosses the Continental Divide at **'''Logan Pass'''**
* Originally had 150 glaciers — less than 25 remain active today

== Ecosystems and Wildlife ==
Glacier contains diverse habitats, including alpine tundra, subalpine forests, and prairie valleys.

Wildlife includes:
* **'''Grizzly bears'''**, **'''black bears'''**
* **'''Mountain goats'''**, **'''bighorn sheep'''**, **'''elk'''**, and **'''moose'''**
* Over 270 species of birds

== Hiking and Recreation ==
Popular hikes:
* **'''Highline Trail'''**
* **'''Grinnell Glacier'''**
* **'''Avalanche Lake'''**
* **'''Hidden Lake Overlook'''**

Other activities:
* Backcountry camping (permit required)
* Boating on **'''Lake McDonald'''** and **'''St. Mary Lake**
* Photography and stargazing

== Climate and Seasons ==
* Short summer season (June–September)
* Winter brings heavy snow and limited access
* Logan Pass typically opens late June or early July

== Cultural and Historical Importance ==
* Ancestral land of the **'''Blackfeet'''**, **'''Salish'''**, and **'''Kootenai'''** peoples
* Contains historic lodges and chalets built in the early 20th century
* Recognized as a **'''UNESCO World Heritage Site'''** and **'''Biosphere Reserve'''**

== Fun Facts ==
* One of the most intact ecosystems in the continental U.S.
* Featured in numerous films and nature documentaries
* The park spans the **'''Continental Divide'''**, affecting water flow to the Pacific and Atlantic

== See Also ==
* [[National Parks in the United States]]
* [[Montana]]
* [[Waterton Lakes National Park]]
* [[Continental Divide]]
* [[List of glaciers in the United States]]