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Did you know 2010 is Glacier National Park's Centennial?   Check out the new dedicated web site

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OCTOBER 24, 2008
Valley Floors in Glacier National Park Awash with Autumn Colors

Logan Pass Accessible for Hikers and Bicyclists from west side
Valley Floors in Glacier National Park Awash with Autumn Colors Logan Pass Accessible for Hikers and Bicyclists from west side WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Winterization is now completed along the 16-mile alpine portion of the Goingto- the-Sun Road (Sun Road) between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass, officials at Glacier National Park announced today. Hikers and bicyclists may now venture the entire 16 miles between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass as well as between Jackson Glacier Overlook and Siyeh Bend amid vibrant fall colors from ground level through the treetop canopy. Western larch, a needle-bearing deciduous tree found in abundance in and around the park west of the Continental Divide turns golden yellow in mid- to late October and are currently at their peak fall color.
 
You may know that Waterton Glacier International Peace Park was the first of its kind, but have you taken time to explore the adventures to be had north of the border in surrounding Alberta? Take a stroll through the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre in West Glacier and see what amazing adventures this part of the world has in store for you, CLICK HERE


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Grab one of these great books for the ride out here, or read one just for the information and entertainment! Here's a list of some of our favorite books.

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What's It Like to Be a Red Bus Driver?
ENJOY OUR FOUR PART SERIES AND FIND OUT!

We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Robert Lucke, a seven-year veteran Jammer (that's right folks, the DRIVERS are the actual jammers, as in 'gear jammer,' not the buses!) Take a moment to learn what it's like to have what we think is one of the best jobs in the world...


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  Colorful Heritage
Join us as we witness the beauty
and majesty of the North American Indian Days in Browning, Montana.
 
    Vibrant costumes,
haunting drums and a celebration of a proud heritage mark this annual event...
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Thoughts of Summer - Hiking in Glacier National Park
Here are a few of the trails we like to take friends and family on when they visit. Day hikes with variety, there's something for everyone.
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Avalanche Lake/
Trail of the Cedars

A classic
Glacier Park trail
 

Otokomi Lake
Wooded and quiet

Hidden Lake
Lookout

Goats and
wildflowers galore!

Huckleberry
Lookout

A trail ending in
expansive views
 
   
 

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THIS WEEK'S TIDBIT

Birds of a feather
George Bird Grinnell is hailed for his singular devotion to having the Glacier area eventually set aside as a national park. It was by no means the first crusade for Grinnell, who was the editor and publisher of Forest and Stream.

In 1886, alarmed by the use of bird feathers on women's hats the impact of that fashion on bird populations, Grinnell announced in Forest and Stream the founding of the Audubon Society, dedicated to saving birds. The following year, with Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (1858-1919), he also founded the Boone and Crockett Club. He met Roosevelt in 1885 and given him a report on the slaughter of big game in the West.

The Boone and Crockett Club was founded to promote "fair hunting" and to push for legislation to promote conservation.
 

 
   
  Want to tour Glacier National Park before you arrive?
We have a great way to travel the valleys and mountains of Glacier Park before you arrive in this beautiful part of the country. Traverse along the turquoise lakes, spy native wildlife, and marvel at Mother Nature's paintbrush of wildflower-laden meadows in a stunning DVD featuring  country many will never see in Glacier's backcountry.

A portion of the proceeds go to support The Glacier National Park Fund, a non profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Glacier Park.
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