Glacier National Park - Glacier National Park

Za druge kraje z istim imenom glej Glacier National Park (večznačna opredelitev).

Glacier National Park je Nacionalni park ZDA in a Unescova svetovna dediščina to je na severni meji Ljubljane Montana.

Razumeti

Zgodovina

Meji narodni park Glacier Narodni park Waterton Lakes v Kanadi - oba parka sta znana kot Mednarodni mirovni park Waterton-Glacierin so bili leta 1932 imenovani za prvi mednarodni park miru na svetu. Združene narode so parke leta 1976 označili za rezervate biosfere, leta 1995 pa za spomenike svetovne dediščine.

Pokrajina

Narodni park Glacier je osupljiv prikaz geoloških procesov, ki so v zadnjih milijardah let spremenili Severno Ameriko. Kamnite formacije v parku so skoraj v celoti usedline, položene pred 1600 do 800 milijoni let, ko je bilo to območje celinsko morje. Dvignili so jih med nastajanjem Skalnega kamna, ki se je začelo pred približno 170 milijoni let, danes pa vsebujejo nekatere najboljše proterozojske fosile na svetu. Gore so v svojo sedanjo obliko vklesali napredovanje in umik ledenikov v zadnji ledeni dobi, park pa, kot že ime pove, vsebuje obilo ledeniških značilnosti, vključno z jezeri, dolinami in ostanki ledenikov (čeprav so se ti zmanjšali v zadnjem stoletju).

Flora in favna

Park ponuja veliko priložnosti za ogled prosto živečih živali, njegovi ekosistemi pa so skoraj nespremenjeni kot v času Lewisa in Clarka. Različne poti obiskovalcem ponujajo tesna srečanja z živalmi, od gorskih koz do borovih kun. Park je tudi eno največjih preostalih naravnih habitatov grizlija, pozno poleti pa grizli pogosto prihajajo na nižje višine, da bi pojedli priljubljeno jagodičje na tem območju in lovili ribe v jezerih. V parku je poleg medvedov grizli tudi dve drugi ogroženi vrsti: kanadski ris in bikova postrv. V parkovskih vodah živi 23 vrst rib, ribolov pa je priljubljena parkovna dejavnost. Birdwatchers bodo poleg večjih ptic roparic našli tudi številne vodne ptice, med njimi tudi plešaste orle.

Iglasti gozd je prevladujoči ekosistem, čeprav se gozd na vzhodni in zahodni strani Divida vidno razlikuje. Poti se vijejo po podalpskih travnikih, polnih divjih cvetov in alpskih tundr.

Podnebje

Vreme v narodnem parku Glacier se pogosto razlikuje glede na vašo nadmorsko višino in ali ste vzhodno ali zahodno od Continental Divide. Na zahodni strani parka je ponavadi največ padavin, medtem ko ima vzhodna stran več vetrov in več sonca. Skalnati gorovji dejansko motijo ​​gibanje zračnih tokov nad severnoameriško celino, kar vodi do te razlike v podnebju. Državna vremenska služba izda ločene vremenske napovedi za dve polovici parka, do katerih je mogoče dostopati na spletu ali pa pred odhodom preveril postajo za informacije o parkih. Med poletno sezono v parku lahko temperature čez dan dosežejo tudi 90 stopinj Fahrenheita (nad 30 ° C), vendar so lahko nočne najnižje temperature na najvišjih nadmorskih višinah občasno okoli 20 ° F (manj kot -5 ° C). Sneg lahko pade v katerem koli delu leta, kar se je pokazalo avgusta 1992, ko je na severovzhodni vogal parka zapadla noga snega. Če načrtujete obisk parka v zimski sezoni, pričakujte, da bo večina parka zasnežena in poskrbite, da boste imeli pravo opremo. Nekatere poti in ceste so izven sezone zaprte (in mostovi odstranjeni). Vedno se pripravite na različne pogoje in vedno imejte s seboj opremo za dež. Poglej tudi vreme.

Tudi gozdni požari so v parku bolj ali manj pogost pojav.

Park je postal pomembna študija primera za podnebne znanstvenike, ki preučujejo sprememba podnebja. Raziskave, ki jih je izvedla Znanstveni center Northern Rocky Mountain izdelali vzporedne modele taljenja ledenikov in sprememb ekosistemov v parku na podlagi scenarija linearne temperaturne ekstrapolacije in scenarija globalnega segrevanja, ki ga povzroča ogljikov dioksid, in ocenili, da bi v slednjem primeru ledeniki parka do leta 2030 v celoti izginili.

Preberite

• Raziskovanje ledeniškega narodnega parka, David Rockwell. ISBN 0762723548 Pronicljiv in dobro napisan Sokolski vodnik po narodnem parku Glacier z informacijami o flori, favni in geologiji parka v eseju.
• Pohodniški ledenik in narodni parki Waterton Lakes, Erik Molvar. ISBN 1560447184. Izčrpen vodnik po poteh obeh parkov, skupaj z zemljevidi, ocenami težavnosti, višinskimi kartami ter koristnimi in jedrnatimi informacijami o naravni zgodovini, pomembni za pot.

Vstopi

Z vlakom

Če imate dodaten čas in si želite ogledati več države, je vlak dobra izbira za potovanje do narodnega parka Glacier. Ker je velik del zgodnjega razvoja parka vodilo podjetje Great Northern Rail, je železnica sestavni del zgodovine parka (in obratno). Amtrakje Empire Builder vlak vozi od Seattla in Portlanda skozi severno Montano, Severno Dakoto, Minnesoto in Wisconsin do Chicaga. Vlak Empire Builder proti zahodu prispe zvečer, medtem ko vlak proti vzhodu prispe vsak dan zjutraj na tri postaje, ki služijo parku. Potniki bi se morali ustrezno dogovoriti za nastanitev ali čakalno dobo.

• Postaja West Glacier Park (Koda postaje Amtrak: WGL) - V tem zgodovinskem železniškem skladišču je majhen zgodovinski muzej, vendar nima prodajne blagajne ali avtomatiziranih prodajnih mest. Hwy 2 in Going-to-the-Sun Rd., Zahodni ledenik, Montana
• Postaja East Glacier Park (Koda postaje Amtrak: GPK) - Ta postaja je odprta od 1. maja do oktobra 1.400 Highway 49 North, East Glacier Park. (Po 1. oktobru in pred 1. majem se vlaki Amtrak ustavijo pri Browningu namesto Glacier Parka. Browning ni osebje.)

Avtobusi vas lahko zapeljejo v park iz zahodnega in vzhodnega ledeniškega parka:

• Red Bus Tours, ☏ 1-855-733-4522. Ponuja prevoz med zahodnim ledenikom, Village Inn at Apgar in Lake McDonald Lodge. Rezervacije so potrebne zaradi omejenega prostora. Cena prevoza med postajo Amtrak in Village Inn je 6 USD, med postajo Amtrak in jezerom McDonald Lodge pa 10 USD. 
• Glacier Park Inc., ☏ 1 406-892-2525 (ZDA), 1 403-236-3400 (Kanada). Ponuja avtobuse med avtobusi Glacier Park Lodge v bližini postaje East Glacier Park Amtrak do dveh zdravil, Cut Bank Creek, Saint Mary Lodge, Centra za obiskovalce Saint Mary, hotela Mnogi Glacier, glavnega gorskega carinskega urada Swiftcurrent in hotela Prince of Wales. Pristojbine se gibljejo od 15 do 75 USD, odvisno od tega, kako daleč želite potovati. Pristojbina za vstop v park ni vključena v ceno avtobusa; za vstop v park boste morali doplačati. Če želite, da se avtobus spusti in popelje v center za obiskovalce Saint Mary, morate rezervirati. Avtobus do reke Cut Bank se ustavi 8 km stran od kampov in poti na poti 89 in reke Cut Bank Creek. Do Cut Bank boste morali prehoditi 5 milj. 

Poleg tega se bodo vlaki ustavljali na Gostilna Izaak Walton ob Postaja Essex, na zahtevo. Vlak ne počakajte dlje kot 10 minut, zato morajo biti potniki pripravljeni na vkrcanje takoj po prihodu vlaka.

Vožnja z vlakom iz Seattla in Portlanda je čez noč in prispe v narodni park Glacier zjutraj; vlak iz Chicaga prispe zvečer. Zaradi dovolj prostora za noge in pomanjkanja varnostnih pasov so daleč boljši od letalskih kolegov, v kombinaciji z vlakom Sightseer Lounge Car in jedilnico po ugodnih cenah pa prispevajo k razmeroma udobnemu potovanju.

Popoln terminalski terminal Amtrak (in eden njihovih najbolj obremenjenih) je na voljo na Whitefishzahodno od Zahodni ledenikin severno od Kalispella. Postaja na Vzhodni ledenik je tudi osebje od 1. maja do 1. oktobra.

Z letalom

Obiskovalci parka lahko letijo do Mednarodno letališče Glacier Park blizu Kalispell, Montana (FCA ^IATA) (25 mi / 40 km od zahodnega ledenika). Na letališču lahko najamete avtomobile ali se odpeljete s prevozom (najprej se pozanimajte, preden rezervirate želeno letališče, če se ne želite voziti). Tudi cilj Missoula, Montana (MSO ^IATA), čeprav je treba prevoziti dodatnih 190 milj. Če letiš iz Los Angeles, San Francisco ali Phoenixv Missoulo letijo brez postankov, zato vam za razliko od Kalispella ne bo treba povezati.

Na letališču Glacier Park ameriški letalski prevozniki in mesta, ki jih povezujejo, vključujejo družbo Alaska Airlines prek družbe Horizon Airlines (Portland (sezonsko) in Seattlu); Allegiant Air (Las Vegas, Los Angeles (sezonsko), Oakland (sezonsko) in Phoenix (sezonsko)); American Airlines (vsi sezonski: Chicago in Dallas); Delta Air Lines (Atlanta (sezonsko), Los Angeles (sezonsko), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City); in United Airlines (Chicago (sezonsko), Denver, Los Angeles (sezonsko) in San Francisco (sezonsko; samo ob vikendih)).

Tisti, ki že prebivajo na celinskem severozahodu, imajo poleg vožnje ali vožnje z Amtrakom zelo malo možnosti. Letalska storitev iz Spokane (največje mesto v regiji) v Calgary in Kalispell je suspendiran. Če želite leteti, morate iti skozi Seattl na zraku Horizon, nato pa do Kalispella. Takšno vračanje je precej drago (glede na neposredno razdaljo).

Kanada Alberta ima mednarodno letališče Calgary (YYC ^IATA), 4½ ure severno od Narodnega parka Glacier. YYC ponuja neprekinjene sezonske in celoletne lete iz Evrope (Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Pariz, Zürich), Azije (Tokio) z Air Canada, British Airways, Condor, Edelweiss, KLM in WestJet. Iz ZDA letijo leti z Air Canada, Aljasko, American, Delta, Frontier, United in WestJet. Na voljo je najem avtomobila ali enosmerni letališki prevoz s kombiji z letališkim prevozom Express iz Calgaryja do narodnega parka Glacier, MT in Calgary, Banffa ali Lake Louise. Če je potrebno, se prepričajte, da imate vizum za večkratni vstop v Kanado (če letiš od tam) in ameriški vizum.

Z avtom

Iz vzhodno: Po avtocesti I-90 se peljite približno 8 milj zahodno od Missoula, nato zapustite na US Hwy 93 sever (izhod št. 96). V Kalispell, zavijte desno pri US Hwy 2 East (Idaho St.) Od tam je 32 milj do Zahodni ledenik vhod. Če pa se približate iz Severne Dakote na ZDA 2, gre naravnost v Glacier Park. V smeri zahoda na I-94 čez Severno Dakoto je najkrajša pot do ledenika pri Glendiveu do avtoceste Montana 200s do Circle, nato proti severu na Montano 13 vzhodno od Wolf Pointa, nato zahodu do Montane 25 do Wolf Pointa, nato ZDA 2 do Ledeniški park.

Če prihajate z juga (Great Falls) ali vzhoda (Havre) in je vaš cilj najprej National Park Waterton Lakes, se najhitreje peljete z ZDA 2 do reke Bank Bank, nato pa nadaljujete proti severu na Montani, sekundarni 213, do Del Bonita, kjer postane Alberta Highway 62. V "mestu" Del Bonita, Alberta (3 km od meje) zavijemo proti zahodu na sekundarno Alberto 501 in gremo do Cardstona in nato neposredno do Waterton Lakes na avtocesti Alberta 5. To je bistveno hitreje kot ZDA 2 / 89 preko Browninga.

Za Vzhodni ledenik obstajajo različne poti, vključno z I-15 Fwy (glej Z juga spodaj). Vendar pa je od avtocest vzhodni ledenik prek zahodnega ledenika približno enak čas in razdalja. Najboljša pot za tiste, ki se želijo izogniti avtocestam v Montani in prihraniti več kot 250 milj, je slediti I-94 tik znotraj Montane od Severna Dakota in izhod # 211. State Hwy 200S postane 200 (brez ovinkov) in ga kasneje deli z ameriškim Hwy 87. Na zahodni strani Great Fallsa, kjer se avtocesta zlije v avtocesto, zapeljite na I-15 North 12 milj in zavijte št. 290 v Vaughnu. Na US Hwy 89 gremo 105 milj do mesta Browning v indijanskem rezervatu Blackfeet. V muzeju zavijte levo in po US Hwy 2 zapeljite v vzhodni ledenik. (Če uporabljate I-90, se lahko tej poti pridružite prek Billings. Sledite State Hwy 3 na izvozu # 450, ki ga kasneje delite z ZDA 12 in 191. Na koncu avtoceste zavijte levo pri "Eddies Corner" in sledite, kot zgoraj, do Great Falls.)

Ne podcenjujte ogromne velikosti zvezne države Montana (550 mi / 880 km širine). Glacier Park je bližje Seattlu kot do daleč vzhodne Montane.

Iz zahodno: Pojdite na avtocesto I-90 do Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Izhod št. 12, zavijte levo) na US Hwy 95. Kjer se ZDA Hwy 2 in 95 razcepijo severno od trajekta Bonners, zavijte desno, da pridete do US Hwy 2. Od tam je 167 milj do vhoda v zahodni ledenik. Ob vstopu v Montano ne pozabite nastaviti ure za uro naprej.

Nekoliko bolj ambiciozna (čeprav popolnoma tlakovana) bližnjica je ostati na avtocesti I-90 do St. Regisa v Montani (izhod št. 33). Nato zavijte levo na State Hwy 135 in pojdite 21,6 milje, levo na State Hwy 200 8,3 milje, desno na State Hwy 28 46,7 milje in levo na US Hwy 93 v Elmu ob jezeru Flathead. V Kalispell, zavijte desno pri US Hwy 2 East (Idaho St.) To je zelo slikovita pot ob reki Clark Fork in jezeru Flathead (ki oba vsebujeta vse vode ledeniškega parka zahodno od kontinentalne ločnice) s kmetijskimi zemljišči vmes. Vendar sta plin (bencin) in druge storitve med avtocesto in Elmo omejena.

Če uporabljate Hwy 200 vzhodno od Sandpointa, Idaho ni priporočljiv, saj so vse povezave sever-jug z US Hwy 2 med Libby in Kalispellom ne tlakovana! Preprosto 15-20 milj od meje Idaha preprosto ni hitrega in enostavnega načina, kako priti skozi kabinet.

Iz sever (Kanada): Ob prvem obisku Narodni park Waterton Lakes v Alberta, zavijte Canada Hwy 2 proti jugu do križišča Crowsnest Hwy 3. Nato pojdite proti zahodu (proti BC) 43 km in zavijte levo na postaji Pincher na kanadi Hwy 6 še 50 km. Na križišču Hwy 5 zavijte desno, da vstopite v park. Po odhodu do ledenika takoj po izstopu iz parka naredite dva desna ovinka in sledite kanadu Hwy 6 22 km do meje z ZDA. Ta postane State Hwy 17; v 23 km zavijte desno na US Hwy 89. Prvi vhod v park je ledenik Many 7 km (takoj za Babb).

Mednarodna meja je čez noč zaprta med Watertonom in ledenikom, tako da je Cardston le vstop (glej spodaj). S seboj imejte ameriški / kanadski potni list, potni list ali okrepljeno vozniško dovoljenje. Če obidete Waterton, se odpeljite proti Kanadi Hwy 2 na jug do mesta Cardston in prečkajte ameriško mejo. To postane US Hwy 89. Prvi vhod v park je Mnogo ledenikov, 17 km od meje.

Iz južno: Po avtocesti I-15 severno do Shelbyja v Montani (izhod št. 363) in zavijte levo na US Hwy 2. Od tam je 70 milj do Vzhodni ledenik. Bližnja pot bi bila do izhoda I-15 v Vaughnu v Montani (izhod št. 290) in ameriške Hwy 89 odpeljati do mesta Browning v indijskem rezervatu Blackfeet. V muzeju zavijte levo in po US Hwy 2 zapeljite do vzhodnega ledenika.

Za zahodni ledenik se malo pred tem prestavite na I-90 West z I-15 (izhod št. 121) Butte, Montana in glej Z vzhoda nad.

Peš

The Continental Divide Trail, 3100 km dolga nacionalna scenska pot ZDA, ima severno pot Kamp Swiftcurrent, dostopna z avtom iz Babb na Tretja pot ledenika. Nadomestna pot se začne od Apikuni Trailhead, tudi po ledeniški poti tri. Ta pot izstopi iz parka pri Marias Pass na jug in teče proti jugu vzdolž celinskega razdelja do Mehike.

Pristojbine in dovoljenja

Vstopnine veljajo sedem dni. Pristojbine od leta 2020 so:

• 20 USD - posameznik peš ali s kolesom
• 30 dolarjev - motocikel
• 35 dolarjev - zasebno vozilo
• 70 dolarjev - letna karta za narodni park Glacier

Obstaja več podaja za skupine, ki skupaj potujejo z zasebnim vozilom ali posamezniki peš / s kolesom, ki omogočajo prost vstop v narodni park Glacier in vse nacionalne parke, pa tudi nekatere nacionalne spomenike, nacionalna zatočišča za divjad in nacionalne gozdove:

• 80 dolarjev Letna izkaznica (velja dvanajst mesecev od datuma izdaje) lahko kupi vsak. Vojaško osebje lahko dobi brezplačno izkaznico s predložitvijo skupne izkaznice (CAC) ali vojaške izkaznice.
• 80 dolarjev Senior Pass (velja za življenje imetnika) je na voljo državljanom ZDA ali stalnim prebivalcem, starim 62 let ali več. Prosilci morajo predložiti dokumentacijo o državljanstvu in starosti. Ta vozovnica omogoča tudi petdesetodstotni popust na nekatere storitve parka. Starejši lahko dobijo tudi 20 USD letne vozovnice.
• Brezplačno Access Pass (velja za življenje imetnika) je na voljo državljanom ZDA ali stalnim prebivalcem s trajno invalidnostjo. Prosilci morajo predložiti dokumentacijo o državljanstvu in trajni invalidnosti. Ta vozovnica omogoča tudi petdesetodstotni popust na nekatere storitve parka.
• Brezplačno Prostovoljecnica je na voljo posameznikom, ki so se prostovoljno prijavili 250 ur ali več pri zveznih agencijah, ki sodelujejo v programu Medagencijskega prehoda.
• Brezplačno Letna 4. stopnja (velja za september-avgust šolskega leta 4. razreda) omogoča vstop do prinosnika in vseh spremljevalcev v zasebnem nekomercialnem vozilu. Registracija pri Vsak otrok na prostem je potrebna spletna stran.

Služba narodnega parka ponuja brezplačen vstop v vse nacionalne parke pet dni vsako leto:

• Dan Martina Lutherja Kinga mlajšega (tretji ponedeljek v januarju); naslednji obred je 18. januarja 2021
• Prvi dan Tedna narodnih parkov (tretja sobota v aprilu); naslednji obred je 17. aprila 2021
• Rojstni dan službe narodnega parka (25. avgust)
• Dan državnih javnih zemljišč (četrta sobota v septembru); naslednji obred je 25. september 2021
• Dan veteranov (11. november)

Kartico s potrdilom ali dovoljenjem imejte vedno pri roki, saj je vhod v Glacier več, večina ljudi pa večkrat odide in ponovno vstopi. To velja tudi, če se nastanijo v parku in nimajo namena obiskati drugih destinacij. Do številnih priljubljenih lokacij, kot sta Mnogo ledenikov in Dve medicini, je le mogoče z avtomobilom Odhod na Sončno avtocesto če zapustite in znova vstopite. Ameriške avtoceste 2, 89 in 93 ne vodijo skozi ledenik, ampak zagotavljajo posreden dostop. (Majhen del ameriških Hwy 2 in Chief Mtn. International Hwy je znotraj meja parka, vendar tam ni nobenih služb ali vhodnih vrat.)

Čeprav je ameriška in kanadska valuta sprejeta, mešana plačila niso dovoljena (razen v redkih primerih, ko je menjalni tečaj natančno ena na ena). Celoten znesek naj bo v eni ali drugi valuti.

Obiti

Prevozi in turistični avtobusi

Po različnih delih Narodnega parka Glacier se je najlažje voziti z avtomobilom, čeprav nekateri parki in avtobusi vozijo znotraj parka, zlasti na cesti Going-to-the-Sun. Prevozi so lahko razmeroma dragi (10 USD za vsak večji del poti, ki povezujejo Belton Chalet z Center za obiskovalce St. Mary in celo prečkajo mejo, da vstopijo v narodni park Waterton v Kanadi, kjer končajo v znamenitem hotelu Prince of Wales. Klicali so rdeči turistični avtobusi Jammers (tako poimenovani po stari praksi zatiranja orodij za vzpenjanje po strmih hribih) so veliko dražji, a mnogim turistom ljubljeni del parka. Zdaj so posodobljeni tako, da delujejo na zemeljski plin.

Služba narodnega parka vzdržuje tudi brezplačen prevoz Pot do sonca. Ti avtobusi vozijo vsakih petnajst ali trideset minut. Vendar se lahko intervali razlikujejo glede na gradnjo ceste.

Obiskovalci brez avtomobilov se morajo pred odhodom dobro seznaniti z voznimi redi, saj vozijo redko in se pogosto hitro polnijo.

Avtostopiranje

Avtostop je tudi izvedljiv način za potovanje med destinacijami po cesti Going-to-the-Sun, vendar pazite, da vozila spustite s podvozja ali postajališča, da se lahko varno zaustavijo, da vas poberejo.

S kolesom

Kolesarjenje je dovoljeno na cesti Going-to-the-Sun, vožnja pa je lahko lepa in koristna. Zaradi višinske višine je pot naporna in številni odseki so ob strmih pečinah brez ramen. Nekateri deli ceste Going-to-the-Sun so zaradi tega zelo zaprti za kolesarje. Kolesa niso dovoljena na poteh.

Peš

Z več kot 700 kilometri (1100 km) poti je v Glacier Parku najbolje uživati ​​s pohodništvom. Na voljo je dobra nepremočljiva topografska karta narodnega parka Glacier National Park in narodnega parka Waterton National Geographic, skupaj z GPS kontrolnimi točkami. Glavne poti se nahajajo v Swiftcurrent Motor Lodge, Logan's Pass in Lake McDonald Lodge. Poti segajo od kratkih poti, dostopnih invalidom, do dnevnih pohodov od 8 do 12 milj do dolgih podaljšanih nahrbtniških poti. Če nameravate kampirati na zalednih krajih, bodo potrebne rezervacije (glejte razdelek Backcountry). Priljubljene poti vključujejo:

• Pot Cedrov (0,7 milje) - prilagojen invalidom, delno tlakovan in delno sprehajališče. Čudovit razgled na starodavni gozd in lavinsko sotesko. Trailhead v kampu Avalanche Creek na cesti Going-to-the-Sun.
• Vrtna stena del Highline Trail (11,6 milje) - enodnevni pohod, dostopen tudi začetnikom. Pot sledi Vrtnemu zidu, presenetljivemu grebenu vzdolž celinske ločnice. Pogledi na subalpske travnike in alpsko tundro, medtem ko obkrožate dramatičen obraz Vrtnega zidu. Trailhead v centru za obiskovalce Logan's Pass. Brunarica Granite Park, zgodovinska brunarica, ki pohodnikom prodaja hrano in vodo (gostom pa z rezervacijami zagotavlja pitno vodo), se nahaja ob poti na milji 7,6. Pot se konča pri zanki, od koder se lahko odpeljete nazaj do Loganovega prelaza.
• Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (3.100 milj) - najmanj dobro vzdrževan triumvirat National Scenic Trails (skupaj z Pot Pacific Crest in Apalaška pot), Continental Divide National Scenic Trail poteka od Watertona v Kanadi do prelaza Marias na južnem robu narodnega parka Glacier, preden nadaljuje proti jugu vse do Mehike. Pot vključuje različne terene v parku in jo je mogoče doseči v približno desetih dneh, odvisno od hitrosti nahrbtnika.

Za obiskovalce, ki nameravajo veliko pohoditi po narodnem parku Glacier, Falcon Guide Pohodniški ledeniki in narodni parki Waterton Lakes (ISBN 1560447184) je celovit in neprecenljiv vodnik, ki ponuja razdalje poti in temeljite opise.

Pozimi bodo nekatere poti in ceste zaradi snega zaprte, poleti pa lahko v prometnih časih deluje enosmerni sistem.

Glej Preberite za zemljevide in drugo gradivo za lažje načrtovanje potovanja.

Izposojen avto

Dollar Rent-a-Car ima prevzem in odstop na vseh glavnih železniških postajah in letališču Kalispell. Enosmerne pristojbine ni, če na primer prispete z vlakom in odidete z letalom. Vse lokacije Dollar Rent-a-Car okoli mesta Kalispell, Whitefish in Glacier Park vodi ista franšiza. Nekateri niso v celoti zaposleni in imajo ključno kapljico. Če potrebujete popolno storitev, ima Avis več lokacij z osebjem, vendar je dražja. Vedno preverite, preden najamete avtomobile v Kanado, vendar bo večina podjetij to dovolila. Vnaprej se pozanimajte tudi, če načrtujete vožnjo po neasfaltiranih cestah in kakšna je vlečna politika podjetja. V veliki državi, kot je Montana, je neomejena kilometrina skoraj obvezna, zato najprej preverite na spletu. V mestu Cut Bank so tudi objekti za najem avtomobila (glej Pojdi naprej spodaj).

Če želite potovati v eno smer med Montano in Kanado, vam večina avtomobilskih družb ne bo najela avtomobila. Krožno potovanje da, vendar ne v eno smer. Kanadčani običajno lahko ne najem avtomobila od Montane do Alberte Canada v eno smer ali nazaj. Letališki prevoz Express of Calgary Canada ponuja enosmerno storitev najema kombijev med Banffom / Calgaryjem in Great Fallsom, Shelbyjem, Browningom, East Glacierjem, Essexom, West Glacierjem in Whitefishom.

Glej

Iz vašega avtomobila

• 48.695-113.8171 Pot do sonca. Ob tej cesti so najbolj spektakularni razgledi v parku. Pozimi je zaprt za promet in odprt od junija do oktobra. Odvisno od vremena bo odprt že ob vikendu ob spominskem dnevu (zadnji ponedeljek v maju). Lahko preverite stanje ceste na spletu. Poudarki vključujejo jezero McDonald, prelaz Logan na kontinentalni pregradi, vzhajajoče sonce in jezero St. Mary. Poleti je možna gradnja cest z enim prometnim pasom, ki je odprt (in nasproten promet zadržan). Logan Pass je približno 2.600 metrov najvišja vozna točka v parku ali blizu njega. Parkirišče na prelazu Logan se napolni zgodaj zjutraj in postane preostanek dneva kaotičen boj za vesolje. Čeprav mora vsakdo, ki obišče park, "videti", to ni bližnjica od jezera McDonald do St. Mary. Kljub temu, da je razdalja nekajkrat daljša, je skoraj vedno hitreje obiti ZDA US Hwy 2 in 89.  
• ZDA Hwy 2. Na južni strani parka. Prav tako prečka kontinentalni predel, čeprav na nižji nadmorski višini od prelaza Logan na cesti Going to the Sun. To je pot, ki jo uporabljajo vlaki Amtrak. Pogled na gozd, reko, železniške proge in železniški predor na enem mestu je zelo slikovit. Več območij divjine (brez cest) je le na jugu. 
• Pogled na Glass Hill Road (Država Hwy 49). Z vrha hriba ima odličen pogled na jezero Lower Two Medicine. Prav tako gre za bližnjico (čeprav ozko in vijugasto) od vzhodnega ledenika do vzhodne strani parka, zato vam ni treba iti vse do Browninga in nazaj. Pazite, da na tej cesti ni zaščitne ograje. Če ste zaskrbljeni, pojdite le v smeri proti severu, tako da ne boste vozili po zunanjem pasu nad strmim robom. 
• ZDA Hwy 89. Poveže se s cestami, ki gredo v park pri Sveta Marija (Gremo na Sončno cesto) in Babb (do mnogih ledenikov). Nato nadaljuje proti severu, kjer se križi z mednarodno avtocesto Chief Mountain (glej spodaj). Odličen pogled na Sveto Marijo in jezero s hribov severno in južno od mesta. Čeprav ni označen, je zaliv Hudson Bay / Mehiški zaliv oddaljen 4,5 km južno od križišča Going to the Sun Highway v St. Divide Mountain na zahodni strani. 
• Glavna gorska mednarodna avtocesta (Država Hwy 17). Povezuje Narodni park Glacier z Waterton Lake v Alberta. S seboj prinesite potni list, potni list ali okrepljeno vozniško dovoljenje, če nameravate vstopiti Kanada. 
• Cesta dveh zdravil. Začne se štiri milje severno od vzhodnega ledenika in teče na severni strani Spodnjega jezera Medicine. Zelo enostavna (brez hribov) in kratka pot vodi do slapov Running Eagle (Trick). Na tem območju so pogosto opaženi medvedi. 
• Cut Bank Creek Road. Neasfaltirana cesta na vzhodni strani parka 14 milj južno od Sveta Marija. Pot (ne za začetnike) gre do prelaza Triple Divide, kjer se kontinentalni predel deli na tri poti med rekama Pend Oreille-Columbia (ustje v bližini Portland, Oregon ob Astoria), Reke Missouri-Mississippi (usta blizu New Orleans) in reke Saskatchewan-Nelson (do zahodnega zaliva Hudson v Manitoba). Objekti so primitivni in to območje je namenjeno le najbolj pustolovskim. Vendar je oddaljeno 8 km zahodno od ZDA 89 Hwy, zato je možen tudi hiter obisk nekaj fotografij. 
• Znotraj North Fork Road. Neasfaltirana cesta, ki teče proti severu na zahodni strani parka, ki se začne severno od Apgarja ob jezeru McDonald. Vsi kampi na tej skrajni zahodni strani parka so primitivni, brez tekoče vode. Ta cesta je lahko včasih zaprta. 
• Cesta Camas. Deluje skoraj vzporedno z Znotraj North Fork Road vendar je tlakovana. Vodi do gorske naravne poti Huckleberry. Na koncu vas bosta pripeljali obe cesti Polebridge, vendar je ta pot tlakovana večji del poti - razen odseka na sredini. Upoštevajte, da so vsi kampi na tej skrajni zahodni strani parka primitivni, brez tekoče vode. 
• 48.795278-113.6613892 Hitro tekoče jezero. (posodobljeno maj 2018)

Iz avta

Če pustite avto na enodnevni pohod ali podaljšani nahrbtnik, imate dostop do obsežnega sistema poti v parku. Obstajajo poti za vse ravni sposobnosti in časovne okvire (glejte razdelek Umivanje). Raziščite park na bolj umirjenem kraju in si oglejte osupljive geološke formacije, jezera, slapove, ledenike in prosto živeče živali. Znamenitosti, vredne truda, vključujejo:

• 48.623055555556-113.762222222223 Sperry ledenik. Spregled ledenika Sperry lahko dosežemo po strmem vzponu po brunarici Sperry Chalet (4,9 km do prelaza Comeau). Pohod vas popelje do osamljenih alpskih jezer in s kamenjem posejanih travnikov ter po stopnišču, vklesanem v skalo, s katere se pripeljete na prelaz Comeau, kjer vas pričakajo osupljivi pogledi na Mali Matterhorn, goro Bearhat in goro. Reynolds. Še en kilometer, ki ga označujejo (včasih zmedeno) kirne, vas pripelje do roba ledenika, kjer je zdaj tabla z informacijami o zgodovini ledenika. Ta pot je tudi eno najboljših krajev v parku za ogled družin gorskih koz. The ledenik vreden ogleda, saj znanstveniki predvidevajo, da je popolnoma izginil med letoma 2030 in 2050. Ogledati si je treba tudi brunarico Sperry, ki ima jedilnico, v kateri lahko gostje vroče kosilo kupijo po naročilu.  
• Jezero McDonald in St Mary Lakes. Prvo in drugo največje jezero v parku, na zahodni in vzhodni strani celinske ločnice. Jezera ponujajo različne dejavnosti, kot so čolnarjenje (kanuje in čolne lahko najamete po koncesijah v Apgarju in na drugih lokacijah), kopanje, ribolov in nekatere najlepše sončne zahode in sončne vzhode v parku. Do obeh je dostopna cesta Going-to-the-Sun, vsaka pa je dom kampov in zgodovinskih domov. 
• 48.4453-113.2234 Preddverje Glacier Park Lodge, 499 MT-49, East Glacer Park, brez cestnin: 1-844-868-7474. Glacier Park Lodge, zgrajen leta 1913 na vzhodnem robu parka, je bil eden luksuznih hotelov Great Northern, ki je zagotavljal vstopno točko z železnice v park. Predverje Lobi je impresiven prikaz zgodnje estetike parka. (posodobljeno januar 2020)
• 48.813263-113.7471355 Jezero Iceberg. Jezero Iceberg je čudovita in priljubljena destinacija, do katere lahko pridete s 7 km dolgega pohoda s poti v gostišču Swiftcurrent Inn. Jezero je akvamarinsko z ledeniškim muljem in obdano s strmimi, v ledenik izklesanimi stenami. Na pohodu boste imeli priložnost videti Ptarmiganske slapove, Ptarmiganski zid, veliko divjih cvetov, gorske koze in morda celo medvede grizli.  

Ali

• Kolesarjenje - Kolesa so omejena na kolesarske steze, ceste in parkirišča. Oglejte si spletno stran Glacier National Park Service za pot in zapore cest. Kolesa so na poteh prepovedana. Izposoja koles v narodnem parku Glacier ni na voljo. Dolžino ceste Going-to-the-Sun lahko kolesarite, vendar park omejuje dostop do koles med največjimi prometnimi urami, saj številni deli ceste nimajo ramen. Najboljši čas dneva je zgodnje jutro ali pozno popoldne. Čeprav je najlažje kolesariti po cesti od vzhoda proti zahodu, bodite pripravljeni na strm vzpon, ko se približate prelazu Logan in prečkate kontinentalni predel iz obeh smeri.
• Čolnarjenje - Izleti z ladjo so na voljo na številnih ledenikih, dveh zdravilih, vzhajajočem soncu, jezeru Waterton in jezeru McDonald. Na nekaterih jezerih v parku so dovoljeni osebni motorni čolni, vendar običajno na motorje z 10 KM. Rafting je na voljo na rekah, ki mejijo na narodni park Glacier, prek podjetij v zahodnem ledeniku.
• Kampiranje - Vzporedno s sistemom poti je na voljo več deset kampov v zalednih krajih in vozniki, ki vozijo na daljavo.
• Zimske aktivnosti - Obiskovalci parka pozimi (približno od decembra do aprila) lahko park raziskujejo s smučmi ali krpljami. Nekatere poti so lahko zaprte zaradi nevarnosti snežnih plazov ali snega, obiskovalci pa morajo pred odhodom preveriti razmere pri odhodniku in po vrnitvi.
• Ribolov - Ledenik je znan po odličnem ribolovu postrvi. Ribiči lahko lovijo brez dovoljenj in lahko obdržijo vse ujete ribe (razen bikovih postrvi), vendar svetujejo, da ribe previdno čistite: drobovje vrzite v vodo daleč od obale, saj bo vonj svežih rib privabil medvede.
• Pohodništvo - Več kot polovica obiskovalcev Narodnega parka Glacier poroča, da se je sprehodila po nekaterih 700 kilometrov dolgih poteh parka. Pohodniki lahko v centrih za obiskovalce kupijo topografske zemljevide, vodnike po poteh in vodnike po terenu. Vodeni dnevni pohodniški in nahrbtniški pohod so na voljo prek lokalnih opremljevalcev. Za več informacij obiščite spletno stran Glacier National Park Service.
  Pot cedrov, gora Huckleberry, skrito jezero, sončna točka in živahne naravne poti so pohodnikom prijazne in imajo znake, ki vodijo po poteh. Pot cedrov je dostopna za invalidske vozičke.
• Jahanje konja - Večina poti v parku je odprta za konje. Vodeni izleti in izposoja konj so na voljo na številnih ledenikih, jezerih Waterton, Two Medicine, Rising Sun in Lake McDonald Lodge.

Jej

Several of the park lodges have restaurants, but better options may be found outside of the park in the towns of Babb, Polebridge, West Glacier in Sveta Marija. Note that if you want to purchase specialized backpacking food some of the camp stores in St Mary, Rising Sun, West Glacier, and other major points of entry sell a limited selection. By the end of the season (early September), however, most of these stores will be closing and your choices will be grim or nonexistent. Therefore, bring your own food if possible.

• Eddies Cafe, Apgar Village, ☏ 1 406 888-5361. Very good food for dinner and breakfast. (posodobljeno julij 2015)
• Swiftcurrent Italian Garden. Italian-style lunch and dinner and early breakfast possibility. Reasonably good food but not as good as it used to be. (posodobljeno julij 2015)

Pijte

Bars are outside of the park in the town of Babb in West Glacier.

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Prenočišče

Additional hotel options can be found outside of the park in the nearby towns of Essex, East Glacier, West Glacier in Babb.

• 48.527921-113.9940471 Apgar Village Lodge. Cabins on edge of wood near to lake and river. Have showers and toilets. (posodobljeno julij 2015)
• 48.77077-113.772062 Granite Park Chalet. This historic chalet, dating from ca. 1914, is accessible only through hiking trails. It is the only chalet remaining of the original six operated by Great Northern, and is supplied by weekly or biweekly mule trains. The Granite Park Chalet ($108 first person, $80 each additional person) can be most easily reached by a 7.6 mile hike from Logans Pass along the Highline Trail, and is now a simple backpacker's lodge. A kitchen and composting toilets are available to guests, as well as potable water (which guests are asked to assist in fetching themselves). Accommodations are spartan, and linens are provided for an extra $15. The chalet offers complimentary hot drinks for their guests in the evening. The season is from July to September, and reservations should be made months in advance. All trash must be packed out.  
• 48.617352-113.8792433 Lake McDonald Lodge & Complex, ☏ 1 406 892-2525. Lake McDonald Lodge & Complex is 11 miles inside the park from the west entrance on the Going To The Sun Road. This hotel has 100 rooms, ranging from motel style to upmarket hotel suites. The main dining room overlooks Lake McDonald and has an excellent, moderately priced menu. Televisions, elevators and air conditioning are ne na voljo. (posodobljeno julij 2020)
• 48.796758-113.6578024 Many Glacier Hotel, ☏ 1 406 732-4411. Many Glacier Hotel is Glacier National Park's largest hotel with 208 rooms and is in the northeast area of the park and is 11 miles west of Babb on Highway 89. Premier service as the flagship lodge of the Park in beautiful location. Tries to give a Swiss style look, impressive looking building but of basic construction so do not expect modern hotel comforts. One good restaurant, one diner/bar and one snack outlet. Also souvenir shop. (posodobljeno julij 2015)
• 48.79797-113.6769415 Swift Current Motor Inn, East Glacier Park, ☏ 1 406 732-5531. Offers basic cabins and motel style rooms. Renovated old wooden buildings, some have showers and toilers, none have refrigerators or TV but oddly an ironing board and iron. The onsite restaurant has Italian style cooking and good breakfast. (posodobljeno julij 2015)
• 48.529115-113.9943266 Village Inn At Apgar, ☏ 1-855-733-4522. Motel style rooms in very good condition. All have showers and toilet, some (ground floor) have cooker and refrigerator. View from room is spectacular. (posodobljeno julij 2015)

Camping

There are 13 developed campgrounds in the park. These campgrounds may be accessed by car. Unless noted as "primitive", all contain a disposal station for trash. The sites are generally for a maximum of one vehicle, two tents, and eight people. Payment seems to be mostly on the honor system (the National Parks system doesn't ask much and needs more), though you must register within half an hour of arrival. Plan to keep your food and scented items in your vehicle. Campers without vehicles may find the larger developed campsites more like a suburban cul-de-sac with SUVs in every driveway than a wilderness retreat; if you backpack in you can feel outnumbered by other park visitors who brought their own firewood, fresh ears of corn, wine, cosmetics, and other heavy luxuries. Nightly fees are per campsite.

• 48.525-113.98367 Apgar (1 mile northeast of the west entrance at the southern end of Lake McDonald). 194 sites (25 can accommodate a trailer or RV), 10 group sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Apgar campground is the largest campground in Glacier National Park. Amenities include flush toilets, sinks with running water (no showers), and summer evening programming at the Apgar Amphitheater. Apgar Village has a restaurant, gift shops, and a ranger station. Swimming and boating possible in Lake McDonald, and boat rentals and horseback ride reservations are available nearby. Open late Apr to early Oct. The campground itself is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Free in winter, $20 per night in summer (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Plaz (15.7 miles from the west entrance via Going-to-the-Sun Road, 34 miles from the St. Mary entrance). 87 sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Avalanche campground in located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers, however only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. The campground provides access to Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Creek trailheads. Flush toilets, running water (no showers), evening programs at Avalanche Amphitheater. Open late Jun to mid-Sep. $20 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Bowman Lake, North Fork Area (From Going-to-the-Sun Road, take Glacier Route 8 to Glacier Route 7 (Inside North Fork Road). Shortly after passing through Polebridge, where there is a ranger station, take a right onto a bumpy dirt road for Bowman Lake.). 48 primitive sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Primitive campsite right on Bowman Lake, with access to Quartz Lake Loop, Bowman Lake, and Numa Ridge Lookout trailheads. Potable water and pit toilets. Open mid-May to early Aug. The drive to Bowman Lake is a very slow, dusty, and bumpy ride on dirt roads. RVs and trailers not advised. The campground is located close to the shore of Bowman Lake and camp sites are within trees for shade and some privacy. Tent campers looking for peace and quiet will enjoy Bowman Lake for its serenity and remote location. $15 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Cut Bank (The campground is accessed by a 5 mile dirt road off of highway 89 between Two Medicine and St. Mary.). 14 sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Primitive and secluded campsite, with access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. RVs and trailers not advised. No potable water (bring your own water or some means of purifying water from Cut Bank Creek). Open late May to mid-Sep. The Cut Bank campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park and provides a sense of peace and quiet that may not be found in larger campgrounds within the park. The campground is accessed by a 5 mile dirt road off of highway 89. Cut Bank Campground operates in primitive status all season, meaning it has no flush toilets or disposal station. The campground should not to be confused with the town 50 miles to the east. $10 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• 48.5478-113.98538 Fish Creek (just off the Camas Road approximately 2.5 miles from Apgar Village on the west side of Glacier National Park). 178 sites, 18 of which accommodate RVs or trailers. Large campground near but not directly on Lake McDonald offering flush toilets, running water, and nightly evening programs at the Fish Creek Amphitheater. Access to Howe Lake, Howe Ridge, and McDonald Lake trailheads. Fish Creek is the second largest campground in the park. Fish Creek is one of two campgrounds in the park that take reservations. Advance reservations may be made na spletu or by phone 1-800-365-2267 but are not required. Open late May to early Sep. Sites within the campground are surrounded by trees and provide shade and some privacy to both tent and RV campers. $23 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• 48.935797-114.3461279 Kintla Lake, North Fork area (from Going-to-the-Sun Road, take Glacier Route 8 (Camas Road) north until reaching the righthand turn onto a dirt road that leads to Kintla Lake). 13 sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Glacier National Park's smallest and most remote car-accessible campground. Due to its remote location, the campground is very quiet and is very rarely filled, offering tent campers a sense of solitude. Non-motorized boats allowed on lake, and lake is full of trout. Site is primitive but has a potable water source. Open early Jul to early Aug. It is located in the upper most northwest section of the park known as the North Fork, approximately 40 miles from the west entrance. Access is via a rough dirt road. Trailers not advised. $15 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno julij 2020)
• Logging Creek, North Fork area (from Going-to-the-Sun Road, take Glacier Route 8 (Camas Road ) to Glacier Route 7 (Inside North Fork Road)). 7 sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Very small, primitive, secluded campground with no potable water (bring your own). Access to Logging Lake trailhead. Brez pridržkov. Open early Jul mid-Sep. The Logging Creek Campground is located on the west side of the park, south of Polebridge. Access is via the Inside North Fork Road, a dusty narrow winding road. Caution is advised when traveling this road and RVs are not recommended. Once there, campers will find a small primitive campground with all the solitude one could want. The trailhead to Logging Lake is nearby and the easy hike to the lake is a great family day hike. $10 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• 48.7967-113.677310 Many Glacier (from Highway 98, take Glacier Route 3 west into park; the large lake on the left is Lake Sherburne). 109 sites, 1 group site. 41 sites can be reserved in advance. Large, popular campsite near the Swiftcurrent Motor Lodge, restaurants, token-operated showers, and the Swiftcurrent Pass, Piegan Pass, Grinnell Glacier, Iceberg Lake, and Ptarmigan trailheads. Also useful for backpackers through-hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (of which Switftcurrent Pass and Piegan Pass Trails are a part). The campground is situated within trees for tent and RV campers, though there are only 13 sites that can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 35 feet in length. Bring your binoculars, as there are opportunities to view wildlife like bighorn sheep, moose, and bears. Flush toilets, sinks, and nightly ranger-led programming. Open late May to late Sep. $20 per night in the off-season, $23 per night in summer (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Quartz Creek (north of Logging Creek campground on Inside North Fork Road). 7 sites. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. This primitive campground is the smallest developed campground in the park, accessible only by a rough, dusty, dirt road with many blind curves and few pullouts. Trailers are not advised. Quartz Creek trailhead is easily reached from the campsite. No potable water. Pit toilets. Open late Jun 30 to late Oct. $10 Quartz Creek (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Vzhajajoče sonce (6 miles (9.6 km) from St. Mary entrance and halfway along St. Mary Lake, adjacent to Rising Sun Motor Inn). 84 sites, 10 of which can accommodate vehicles up to 25 ft.. All sites are first-come, first-served. Rising Sun Campground is located just west of St. Mary and halfway along St. Mary Lake. Campers at Rising Sun will enjoy beautiful sunrises in the morning with Red Eagle Mountain as a backdrop, and the campground serves as a convenient base camp to many day hikes located east of Logan Pass. Some sites are open, allowing for cool breezes throughout the day, while others are located among trees, accommodating those seeking some shade and privacy. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, a disposal station, camp store, restaurant, and nightly programming. Shuttle stop. Open early Jun to early Sep. $20 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Sprague Creek (on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald approximately 9.5 miles (15.2 km) from the West Entrance of the park). 25 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served, and due to the size of this campground, it is suggested you arrive early. About a mile south of Lake McDonald Lodge, the Sprague Creek campground is sandwiched between Lake McDonald and Going-to-the-Sun-Road. Towed vehicles and RVs prohibited, and one group site reserved until 10PM for bicyclists or backpackers. The beauty of Lake McDonald is marred by the campground's proximity to the highway - traffic, including motorcycles, is both visible and audible well into the night. The campsite is not convenient to any trailheads so if you want to hike, plan to drive first. Flush toilets, picnic tables, and a communal bear box are provided. Evening programming at Lake McDonald Lodge. No showers. The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers. Some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald. Open early May to early Sep. $20 per night (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• 48.7508-113.446911 Sveta Marija (approximately one half mile west of the park boundary, near the town of St. Mary). 148 sites, 25 of which can accommodate RVs/trailers, 2 group sites. St. Mary campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park and is open year round. Beautiful views of the lake, flush toilets, running water, shuttle service, and the small town of St Mary about half a mile away, outside the park. Though shade may be sparse, aspen trees grace St. Mary campground with soothing sounds from spring and summer breezes, and colorful splashes of yellow late in the season. St. Mary is one of two campgrounds in the park that take reservations, and advance reservations can be made na spletu or by calling 1-800-365-2267. Open late May to early Sep. Free in winter, $10 from April to May 19, $20 from May 20-31, $23 in summer (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)
• Two Medicine (approximately 13 miles from the small town of East Glacier Park on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation). 100 sites, 13 of which can accommodate RV/trailer up to 35 ft, 1 group site. Vsa spletna mesta so prvi, ki jih prejmejo. Two Medicine is located approximately 13 miles from East Glacier. Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sites within the campground at Two Medicine are generally shaded by trees, and offer some privacy from other campers. Located on the shore of Pray Lake, the campground is also a short distance from Two Medicine Lake. There are numerous day hiking opportunities available, including a handicap accessible trail to Running Eagle Falls. Campstore in only building remaining of historic Two Medicine Chalet. Flush toilets. Open late May to late Sep. $10 per night off-season, $20 per night in summer (2020 rates). (posodobljeno junij 2020)

Backcountry

Glacier National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the US for backcountry camping, and backcountry sites offer great opportunities for extended trips through some of the park's more remote areas. Backcountry camping permits ($4/night/person or $50 for the park for the year) are required and can be obtained from any of the visitor centers before 4:30 PM and within 24 hours of your departure on a first-come first-served basis. To be issued the permit, the member of your party designated as the "trip leader" will have to watch a 15-minute movie about safety precautions in Glacier National Park. All of the backcountry sites require reservations, and some sites fill up months in advance (especially Gunsight Lake, Lake Ellen Wilson, in Sperry campgrounds, along the Gunsight Pass Trail, among others). Advance reservations can be made by calling 1 406 888-7800. These cost extra. Trail status, campsite availability, and general information on Glacier's backcountry is available at a National Park Service website. Campgrounds generally have designated sites with tent pads and separate areas for cooking and eating, bearpoles (a convenient way to hang your food and scented items out of the reach of bears), and pit toilets (in which no toilet paper or other trash may be thrown). Campers are required to pack out all of their garbage; when you receive your permit a ranger will give you plastic bags for this purpose.

To ensure a safe and comfortable stay in the back-country of Glacier National Park, visitors are urged to bring their own backpackers' stove (not all campgrounds allow fires, and firewood may be hard to find in the winter), rope (about 40 feet to hang bags from bear pole), and water purification system (pump filter of 1 micron or less, chlorine or iodine tablets). None of the backcountry campsites have potable water. See section on Safety for more detailed information.

Outfitters in West Glacier can arrange all-inclusive guided backpacking trips.

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Most of the park is outside cell phone range, close to towns on the border of the park you can get a weak signal. If you are staying at one of the lodges or cabins in the park you can get wifi access but it is very low band width. The point of coming here is to get away from the modern always connected life.

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Divje živali

Glacier National Park is the rare area of the United States where all of its pre-Columbian predators are still alive and well. The most dangerous of these are bears - both grizzly bears and the smaller black bears. The park is a great habitat for bears, and signs at every major trailhead warn that you are "entering grizzly country". Most hikers in the park prefer to buy bear spray (~$50, available at camping stores in West Glacier and St. Mary), which has a range of 30–40 feet and is known to deter a bear in the rare case that it becomes aggressive. The best precaution against bears, however, is to make noise while you are hiking to avoid surprising one and to allow it to identify you as human. When entering thickets or rounding corners, simply start talking to let any animals know you are coming. Some people carry whistles or bells to make noise on the trail, but others consider this measure useless or even counter-productive. Should you encounter a grizzly bear, avoid eye contact, turn sideways to appear smaller and less threatening, and slowly back away. It is rare that a bear would become aggressive, but if a grizzly bear charges, clacks its teeth, makes woofing or huffing noises, or waves its head from side to side, drop to the ground on your stomach or in the fetal position, protecting your face and neck (big backpacks are helpful for this). Most grizzly charges are "mock" charges, and while terrifying the bear normally turns away. During black bear encounters, gather your group together to appear as large as possible, and make noise to help the bear identify you. In the very rare case that the bear becomes aggressive, fight back. When you get your permit, you will be given up-to-date information about recent bear activity on your planned route. Pets are prohibited on trails because they may provoke bears.

Most bear encounters occur as a result of incorrect food storage. Bears are attracted to odors, so do not leave your pack unattended and be sure to hang any food, cooking equipment, scented toiletries, and clothes used for cooking from bear poles at night. Do not wash dishes or eat near your sleeping area as bears may come into camp looking for scraps. When leaving a car in the park overnight, remove all scented items (including toiletries) and store them in bear-proof lockers.

Other predators include mountain lions. While more reclusive than bears, mountain lions have still been known to maul hikers. If you encounter a mountain lion, make your self appear as large as possible and speak to it in a loud, firm voice.

Voda

It is essential to drink lots of water while you are hiking to avoid dehydration. Unless you are going on a very short hike, you should consider carrying at least 2 liters of water with you. If you will be going a long distance, make sure you know where you can get more water. Lakes, streams, and waterfalls are good sources but all water obtained in the backcountry should be purified with a hand pump (filter of at least 1 micron) or iodine or chlorine tablets to remove contamination by Giardia lamblia, a common parasite caused in Glacier Park mainly by beaver feces. Infection causes giardiasis, a type of gastroenteritis that manifests itself with severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Other symptoms can include bloating, flatulence, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and weight loss.

Vreme

Weather can be unpredictable, and sneg ali dež are possible throughout the summer. Make sure to have a waterproof layer. In cold weather, bring a warm layer, and make sure if you're camping that your sleeping bag stays dry.

Rainfall can be frequent in the spring, late summer, and fall. The driest time of year is around the July 4th holiday. However, the highest elevations frequented by visitors normally have snow on the ground every month of the year except August (i.e. trail to Hidden Lake from Logan Pass). If you do come in August (the most popular month), have alternate plans in case it rains (glej Pojdi naprej section below). The east side has less rainfall than the west side does, so sometimes it can be wet on one side and sunny on the other. Go all the way east to the US 89 Hwy; just traveling a mile or two down the mountain pass is not sufficient.

Calling 1-800-226-7629 will provide you with information about weather and road conditions.

Wildfires

Wildfires are a natural part of the ecosystems in Glacier National Park. They are allowed but controlled by the National Park Service and fire response teams. Before you set out, check for fire warnings with a ranger. Trails in dry areas are sometimes closed due to high sensitivity to wildfires.

Pojdi naprej

Day trips: (in the early summer, the sun doesn't set until after 9:30PM)

• Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation - The reservation is home to the Blackfeet Nation and borders Glacier National Park to the west. Its northern border is shared by Canadian province Alberta. The seat of government is Browning.
• Waterton Lakes National Park - Bring US/Canadian passport, passport card or enhanced driver's license.
• Whitefish - Whitefish is a small city of 5,000 west of Glacier National Park about 27 miles southwest of West Glacier. To get there from the park, take US Hwy 2 south from West Glacier to MT-40. This will take you to US-93, which leads into Whitefish. The city draws tourists during the winter for its ski resorts, including Big Mountain Ski Area. During the summer, you can golf on five courses or catch a performance by the Alpine Theater Project (a professional Equity summer theater group).
• Kalispell - In case of rain (which happens frequently), Kalispell is a nice small city of about 20,000 (Metro 80,000) 32 miles west of West Glacier on US Hwy 2. It has an indoor mall in the center of the city three blocks south of the US Hwy 2 (Idaho St.)/US Hwy 93 (Main St.) junction with a J.C. Penny, Montana's Herberger Department Store, plus many smaller stores. Also, there's a new shopping complex on both sides of US Hwy 93 North just before W. Reserve Dr. (2.5 to 3 miles north of the center). A Costco store (members only) with a gas station is located here, as well as a Target store on the other side. For getting back to Glacier Park on Hwy 2 East, turn right just after the Home Depot onto W. Reserve Dr. and go 2.5 miles to connect with US Hwy 2 called "La Salle Dr." (turn left toward Wendy's). Likewise, coming from Glacier turn right on to Reserve Dr. just after Wendy's Restaurant (about 5 miles south of the airport), go 2.5 miles, then left on US Hwy 93 at the Home Depot. Separately, Wal-Mart is on US Hwy 2 (Idaho St.) about 1.5 miles east of the center, while K-Mart is a just little further in the NW corner of the block where US Hwy 2 turns left to the north and becomes La Salle Dr. All shopping in Montana is tax-free.
• Hungry Horse Dam - Montana's highest dam, 4 miles south from the small town of Hungry Horse on U.S. Hwy 2 between Kalispell and West Glacier. If arriving in Kalispell too late in the day to visit Glacier Park, the dam is a much closer and easier location. Turn from US Hwy 2 on the east side of the town where a large sign points to the exit for the dam (West Side Road).
• Cut Bank - (Not to be confused with the campground inside the park) - One problem with Glacier National Park is that many of its prime attractions are east of the Continental Divide (Glacier Park Lodge, Many Glacier Lodge, Two Medicine, St. Mary, road access to Waterton) but the closest "major" cities (by Montana standards) are on the west side (Kalispell and Whitefish). While not a tourist destination unto itself, Cut Bank, a 45-minute drive from East Glacier Park has many services tourists may find useful. Cut Bank has two major grocery stores (Albertson's, IGA), both on the west end of town; Albertson's has a pharmacy and IGA is in a shopping center with a pharmacy; Both grocery stores have a deli. The shopping center ("Northern Village") also has a Ben Franklin, a dollar store, a western wear outlet, Candy Bouquet, a restaurant, and other food outlets. Fast food franchises in town include Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Subway, and Taco John's. One of only nine remaining JC Penney stores in the state of Montana is in downtown Cut Bank. Cut Bank also has car dealerships for the three major U.S. car companies: GM (Bell Motor), Ford (Northern Ford), and Chrysler (Northern Chrysler). The GM and Ford dealerships, as well as Rent-A-Wreck will rent cars. Amtrak stops in Cut Bank (though the station is not staffed) and car rental agencies will arrange to meet the train with prior notice. Car rentals in Cut Bank are more expensive than in Great Falls, but east of the divide, the next closest city with car rental facilities is Great Falls. The next closest city with car dealerships for service is Conrad, about midway between Cut Bank and Great Falls. Cut Bank also has two auto parts stores and other auto repair facilities, as well as other restaurants, bars, a campground, motels (the Super 8 and Glacier Gateway Inn are recommended). Far from being a shopping mecca, Cut Bank at least offers many goods and services tourist might need less than an hour from Glacier National Park, and considerably closer than the only other alternative east of the divide: Great Falls.
• The Flathead National Forest - is named after the Flathead Indians who lived in the area. The forest is just south of Glacier National Park in the Rocky Mountains with elevations ranging from less than 4,500 feet to over 8,500 feet (1400 to 2600 m). The forest provides habitat for approximately 250 species of wildlife and 22 species of fish. As with most of the national forest system, parts of the forest's 2.3 million acres are designated wilderness and parts are not (these latter may be privately owned and commercial activities including logging can take place there), and visitor activities are much less regulated than in the National Park system. Camping is possible in most of the forest without a permit, although there are also designated campgrounds and cabins available for rent. Hike 2,800 miles of hiking trails or pick up to 10 gallons of berries (over 10 requires a permit). Two commercial downhill ski resorts are also available. 1 406 758-5200.