You’ll discover some of the greatest natural and cultural treasures on Earth. Glacier Country's state and national parks house stunning scenery and dazzling waters to geologic wonders and cultural history.
Glacier National Park
Established first as a Forest Preserve in 1900, then as a National Park in 1910, Glacier has had conservationists, environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts lobbying for protection of the approximate 1.4 million acres since the late 1800's. A combination of spectacular scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and relative isolation from major population centers have combined to make Glacier National Park the center of one of the largest and most intact ecosystems in North America.
Although Glacier National Park is open year round, most visitor services within the park are only available from May to September. Many communities in the surrounding areas provide 'off-season' amenities.
Only one road crosses the park, from West Glacier over Logan Pass to St. Mary, the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 after 11 years of work. The GTSR is considered an engineering marvel, is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the most scenic drives in North America.
Just across the border, in Canada, is Waterton Lakes National Park. In 1931, members of the Rotary Clubs of Alberta and Montana suggested joining the two parks as a symbol of the peace and friendship between our two countries. In 1932, the United States and Canadian governments voted to designate the parks as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the world's first. The parks are both Biosphere Reserves, and were named as a World Heritage Site in 1995.
While much has changed since the first visitors came to Glacier, it is possible to relive some of Glacier’s early history. You can take a horseback ride like an early visitor. Miles of hiking trails follow routes first used by trappers in the early 1800's. Several hotels and chalets, built by the Great Northern Railway in the early 1900's, house guests to the park.
Region 2
Travelers' Rest State Park
Nestled between meadows and Lolo Creek is Travelers Rest State Park, an ancient Native American camp spot used later by Lewis and Clark. Rich in history, this site holds a thousand years of the past beneath every footstep. Archaeologists uncovered evidence of the Corps of Discovery using this spot... more...
City: Lolo
Phone: 406-273-4253
Email: info@travelersrest.org
http://www.travelersrest.org
Region 1 |
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| Name | Address | Phone | Location |
| Big Arm State Park | 490 North Meridian | (406) 752-5501 | Kalispell |
| Council Grove State Park | 3201 Spurgin Road | (406) 542-5500 | Missoula |
| Finley Point State Park | --- | (406) 887-2715 | Polson |
| Lake Mary Ronan State Park | --- | (406) 849-5082 | Big Arm |
| Logan State Park | --- | (406) 293-7190 | Kalispell |
| Lone Pine State Park | 300 Lone Pine Road | (406) 755-2706 | Kalispell |
| Wayfarer State Park | --- | (406) 837-4196 | Bigfork |
| West Shore State Park | --- | (406) 752-5501 | Kalispell |
| Whitefish Lake State Park | --- | (406) 862-3991 | Whitefish |
| Wild Horse Island State Park | --- | (406) 752-5501 | Big Arm |
| Yellow Bay State Park | --- | (406) 982-3034 | Bigfork/Polson |
Region 2 |
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| Name | Address | Phone | Location |
| Beavertail Hill State Park | --- | (406) 542-5500 | Drummond |
| Fort Owen State Park | Secondary 269 | (406) 542-5500 | Stevensville |
| Frenchtown Pond State Park | Frontage Road | (406) 542-5500 | Frenchtown |
| Painted Rocks State Park | Secondary 473 | (406) 542-5500 | Stevensville |
| Placid Lake State Park | PO Box 136 | (406) 542-5500 | Seeley Lake |
| Salmon Lake State Park | Montana Highway 83 | (406) 542-5500 | Seeley Lake |
| Traveler's Rest State Park | 6755 Highway 12 | (406) 273-4253 | Lolo |
Region 3 |
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| Name | Address | Phone | Location |
| Thompson Falls State Park | 490 North Meridian Road | (406) 827-3110 | Thompson Falls |
