2014 Glacier National Park Traveler Info Guide

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N AT I O N A L PA R K FEARN’S TRAVELER INFO GUIDE

VISITOR SERVICES WATER SPORTS ATTRACTIONS SIGHTSEEING LODGING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS

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Located near Glacier National Park, The Big Mountain is a year-round resort offering skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, horseback riding and concerts. Located north of Whitefish on Hwy 487. Lodging, restaurants, entertainment. (800) 858-5439

18,000-acre national wildlife refuge. Home to buffalo, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn sheep. 19-mile scenic drive offers visitors best opportunity to view wildlife. Visitor center and picnic area. Open daily during daylight hours. Admission charge.

Located 30 miles south of Polson off U.S. 93.

132 Bison Range Road, Moiese, MT. (406) 644-2211

Flathead Lake Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River and is a beautiful playground for water sports enthusiasts.

Boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking and wildlife watching. Located south of Kalispell off Hwy 93.

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Visit the most beautifully preserved pre1900 mansion in Montana and experience the elegance of a bygone era. Three floors completely restored and furnished to their original beauty. Tours run Wed-Sun, May 15 to June 16 and Tues-Sun, June 18 to Oct 15. Call for special events including Christmas at the Mansion. Located in Kalispell on 300 Woodland Ave. (406) 755-2166 The largest island in Flathead Lake, Wild Horse is a landmark rich with history. It preserves an endangered palouse prairie environment and is home to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, full curl rams, trophy mule deer, eagles, osprey, wild horses and other critters as well. Some of the best watchable wildlife in Montana.

(406) 837-5617

Fort Macleod Museum Built in the 1950’s as a replica fort, tells the adventurous story of the Mounted Police, the early pioneers and the native people of the area. Seasonal hours—call for hours. Gift shop, ice cream shop. (403) 553-4703

Rich collection of historic arts created by tribal people of the Northern Plains. Five- screen multimedia presentation. Open daily 9 a.m.– 4:45 p.m. during summer. Located at junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 89 west of Browning.

Admission fee charged. (406) 338-2230

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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS (MONTANA) ALL EMERGENCIES Road Report Amtrak Kalispell Regional Hospital Whitefish North Valley Hospital Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Glacier Country Glacier National Park Bigfork Area Chamber Columbia Falls Chamber Kalispell Chamber Whitefish Chamber Flathead Convention & Visitors Bureau Montana Office of Tourism

911 511 (800) 872-7245 (406) 752-5111 (406) 863-3500 (406) 444-2535 (800) 338-5072 (406) 888-7800 (406) 837-5888 (406) 892-2072 (406) 758-2800 (406) 862-3501 (800) 543-3105 (800) 847-4868

HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS (ALBERTA) ALL EMERGENCIES Alberta Road Conditions Cardston Municipal Hospital Police (R.C.M.P.) - General Information Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Visitor Services

911 (877) 262-4997 (403) 653-4411 (316) 993-7267 (403) 859-5133 (403) 859-2224

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Designated as a World Heritage Site, this interpretive centre demonstrates how Native people developed into some of the greatest hunters of all times. Head-Smashed-In is among the largest and best preserved buffalo jump sites. Located 18 miles northwest of Ft. Macleod. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

(403) 553-2731

A scenic landmark crossing Glacier National Park between West Glacier and St. Mary. The 50-mile paved road was built in the 1930’s and is considered a National Landmark. The road is narrow, steep and winding with pullouts for viewing. Travelers should plan to spend 2-3 hours to complete the distance. Inquire at Park entrance stations regarding construction delays and vehicle size restrictions.

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Visit Alberta’s newest World Class Museum featuring one of North America’s largest collections of carriages, elegant coaches, sleighs and wagons. State-of-the-art exhibits, theatre, working stable, blacksmith shop, restaurant and gift shop. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (summer); 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (winter).

Located in Cardston on Alberta Hwy 2.

(403) 653-5139

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Going-to-the-Sun Road

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Hear the story of the catastrophic 1903 rockslide, the railway, coal mining & community life. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Located in Crowsnest Pass. (403) 562-7388

Newly renovated historic railroad inn. Built in 1939, this half-timbered inn doubles as an informal railway museum. Railroad memorabilia and Glacier Park mementos.

Lodging and restaurant facilities. Located in Essex at the southern tip of Glacier National Park. Open daily. (406) 888-5700

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Housed in the historic Great Northern Railway Depot, the museum includes many railroad artifacts as well as community memorabilia and photographs. Open daily, please call for hours. 500 Depot St. #101, Whitefish.

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218 East Main Street, Suite C, Missoula (406) 543-4238 missouladowntown.com

Raft Company 6 Montana P.O. Box 330, West Glacier (800) 521-7238 or (406) 387-5555 glacierguides.com

Gallery 7 Sapphire 115 East Broadway, Philipsburg (800) 525-0169 sapphire-gallery.com

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