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Glacier National Park, Montana

Acreage: 1,013,572.41
Category: National Park
Date Established: 05/11/1910

Glacier National Park 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 Wateron-Glacier International Peace Park.

—Stephanie Hester, NPCA

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My wife and I lover every national park we have ever visited, including Glacier NP.
Submitted by Ben at: January 3, 2009
Glacier is one of the last intact ecosystems left in the world. We all need to work to provide funding for Glacier and protect it from outside pressures: climate change, energy exploration, and habitat fragmentation. Join NPCA and become an e-activist!
Submitted by Michelle at: November 19, 2008
I would encourage everyone to visit Glacier. This is one of the most beautiful parks in the US. It's been years since I was there, but the pictures I have of the views an wildlife bring back many wonderful memories.
Submitted by Jean at: October 10, 2008
I have been to this park several times as we have family in the area and it is a marvelous drive on the Road to the Sun and going over to the Waterton side of the park. Looking forward to going back next year.
Submitted by hiker at: September 26, 2008
The ranger lead peace hike is amazing and I would highly recommend it for all.
Submitted by lmc at: July 5, 2008

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