Fact Sheet - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Largest lake: Lake McDonald at 9.4 miles long; 1.5 miles wide; 464 feet deep; 6,823 acres. Number of streams: 563. Total length of intermittent streams: 1307 miles / 2103 km. Total lenght of perennial streams: 1514 miles / 2436.5 km. Total miles of streams inside the park: 2,865 miles / 4,610 km.
Glacier National Park (U.S.) - Wikipedia
WEBThe park encompasses more than 1 million acres (4,100 km 2) and includes parts of two mountain ranges (sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountains), more than 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals.
Everything to know about Glacier National Park
WEBAug 16, 2019 · Size: 1,013,322 acres. Annual Visitors: 3.3 million. Visitor Centers: Apgar, St. Mary, Logan Pass. Entrance Fees: $30 per vehicle, $15 per person. Website: nps.gov/glac. Can’t-miss...
43+ Fun Facts about Glacier National Park - Montana Discovered
WEBJan 21, 2022 · Quick Glacier National Park Facts. Get a quick snapshot of the park with these frequently asked questions. What state is Glacier National Park in? Montana. How big is Glacier National Park? 1,583 square miles. How many glaciers are in Glacier National Park? 26. Are there bears in Glacier National Park? Yes, so …
How Big Is Glacier National Park? - Parks Guide USA
WEBMar 3, 2023 · Glacier National Park covers a total area of 1,013,128 acres. This vast expanse of land includes over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 species of plants, and numerous mountains, glaciers, and forests.
Glacier National Park | Montana, Map, History, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · Glacier National Park, established in 1910, encompasses 1,583 square miles (4,101 square km), a third of which is above the timberline. It is bordered to the west and southwest by the Flathead River and Flathead National Forest, to the southeast by Lewis and Clark National Forest, and to the east by the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEB6 days ago · With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
A first timer's guide to Glacier National Park - Lonely Planet
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Lesser known than Yellowstone and Yosemite but no less spectacular, Montana ’s Glacier National Park is a high-country nirvana of untamed forests and huckleberry-scattered slopes bisected by hulking granite peaks, glassy lakes …
Park Information - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBSep 24, 2018 · The purpose of Glacier National Park, part of the world's first international peace park, is to preserve the scenic, glacially carved landscape, wildlife, natural processes, and cultural heritage at the heart of the Crown of the Continent for the benefit, enjoyment, and understanding of the public.
Glacier National Park Fast Facts - National Parked
WEBHow big is Glacier National Park? Glacier covers a total area of 1,013,572 acres or 1,584 square miles. How many people visit Glacier National Park? 3,081,656 people visited Glacier in 2021. A table showing all years can be found at Glacier Visitation Stats. When was Glacier National Park created? Glacier was made a national park on May 11, 1910.