Glacier National Park Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park


Location: Montana
Size: 1,013,572 acres
Established: 1910

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, cross country skiing, guided hikes, and boat tours.

General Information for Glacier


National Park Service
Provides information about the activities, facilities, nearby attractions, natural features, and wildlife at Glacier National Park.

Park Vision
Discusses the park history and the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers of this park. Describes the plants and wildlife found there. Includes a large collection of photos.


Pictures of Glacier National Park


Glacier National Park Photo Gallery
Images of the lakes, streams, wildflowers, mountains, and countryside of Glacier NP. Features a collection of panoramic photos.

Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a gallery of beautiful photos of Glacier National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Glacier NP


Bird Records for Glacier Bay NP & Preserve
Checklist of birds found at this national park. Includes residence status.

Mammals of Glacier National Park
Checklist of mammals that inhabit this park. Includes facts about the habitat of each species.

Bears at Glacier NP
Detailed facts about the black bear and brown bear. Explains how to behave in bear territory.

Plant Records for Glacier Bay NP & Preserve
Checklist of plants found at this park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Geology of Glacier National Park
Describes the Lewis Overthrust, Chief Mountain, Mount Shields Formation, Snowslip Formation, Spokane Formation, and other geologic features of this park.


History of Glacier National Park


Cultural History
Includes an historical overview, images from the 1930s, and information about historical buildings at Glacier NP.

The Glacier National Park - Montana
Describes the geology and history of Glacier National Park. From "Glimpses of our Past."


Glacier Weather and Map