Tourists interested in the unique ecology of Glacier National Park visit from around the world every year to explore carved moraines, mountain peaks, and outdoor adventures. The original western explorers came to the area to hunt beaver. By late in the 19th Century homesteaders and miners were competing to claim parcels of Montana land. It became apparent to many that Glacier was a special piece of land that needed to be protected from the developments taking place in the area.

In 1910, Glacier National Park was established as the counties 10th national park. Since then millions have come from all over the world to explore untouched fauna, flora, and geology. The geology of Glacier Park is particularly fascinating. Thanks to deep dynamical crustal forces, an enormous slab of Proterozoic rock was shoved over much younger rock approximately 170 millions years ago.

Glacier National Park encompasses approximately 1.4 million acres of wilderness and some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the western United States. It is 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.

Glacier National Park is open year round. Because of its northern mountainous location, most people visit the park in the spring and summer. Park services open in late May and continue through September. The peak visitor season is in June through September, but there are glorious sights to see and winter snow activity even in December through April.

Lodging inside the park is closed until May or June but you can find lovely lodging options just miles from the entrance of Glacier National Park.

For more information on lodging options and to make reservations log on to: www.nationalparkreservations.com.