2012 Glacier Traveler Info Guide

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Glacier National Park

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National Bison Range

Whitefish Mountain Resort 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

NATIONAL PARK

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.

Traveler Info Guide VISITOR SERVICES WATER SPORTS ATTRACTIONS SIGHTSEEING LODGING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS

The Conrad Mansion Visit the most beautifully preserved pre-1900 mansion in Montana and experience the elegance of a bygone era. Three floors completely restored and furnished to their original beauty. Open Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays) for guided tours May 15–October 15. Call for special events including Christmas at the Mansion. Located in Kalispell on 300 Woodland Ave.

yesterday’s charm

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(406) 755-2166

Wild Horse Island State Park 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.

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(406) 837-5617

Izaak Walton Inn 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

Going-to-the-Sun Road 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.

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.

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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

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Frank Slide Interpretive Centre 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.

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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS (MONTANA)

(403) 562-7388

ALL EMERGENCIES Road Report Amtrak Kalispell Regional Hospital Whitefish North Valley Hospital Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Glacier Park, Inc. Glacier Country Glacier National Park Bigfork Area Chamber Columbia Falls Chamber Kalispell Chamber Whitefish Chamber Flathead Convention & Visitors Bureau Travel Montana

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Designated as a World Heritage Site, this interpretive centre demonstrates how Native people developed into some of the greatest hunters of all times. HeadSmashed-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

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

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

911 (877) 262-4997 (403) 653-4411 (403) 859-2244 (403) 859-2224 (403) 859-2224

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BIKING • BIRD WATCHING • CAMPING • CANOEING • CLIMBING • DAY SPAS • FAIRS FINE DINING • FISHING • GALLERIES • HANG GLIDING • HIKING • HISTORICAL SITES HOT SPRINGS • HUNTING • KAYAKING • LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL • MUSEUMS • MUSIC

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PHOTOGRAPHY • RAFTING • SHOPS • SKATEBOARD PARK • SKIING • SNOWBOARDING SNOWMOBILING • SNOWSHOEING • SWIMMING • THEATER • TRAIL RIDES • WATERSLIDES

FEARN’S 2012 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Traveler Info Guide PUBLISHER: Anne M. Fearn CORPORATE OFFICE: Certified Folder Display Service, Inc., 1120 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 727-5100 Fax (760) 727-1583 www.certifiedfolder.com REGIONAL SALES OFFICE: Certified Folder Display Service, Inc., 3015 W. Railroad Street, Suite #7, Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 728-7911 Fax: (406) 728-7995

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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.

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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. (406) 862-0067

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Stumptown Historical Society Museum

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Museum of the Plains Indian

Glacier Park, Inc. 406.892.2525 ridethereds.com

Scenic Hiking Trail in Glacier National Park

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Neither Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. nor the Glacier National Park Traveler Info Guide make any representation expressly or implied as to the performance of the advertisers herein, or the accuracy of the facts herein. Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. and the Glacier National Park Traveler Info Guide jointly and severally disclaim any responsibility for acts or omissions of these advertisers. Copyright 2012 by Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this Travel Guide may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. GNPTIG612

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