Apgar Campground

• Reservations are required throughout the spring, summer, and fall at Apgar Campground. A reservation is not required during the winter months. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Five group sites are available for parties of 9-24 people. Reservations are also required for group campsites.
• Apgar Campground is a maze of paved loops circling through a pine forest. There are no views of the nearby lake or roads.

Avalanche Campground

• Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.
• Avalanche Campground is located in a dense, dark cedar forest.

Bowman Lake

• Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Bowman Lake is located in a forested corner between Bowman Creek and Bowman Lake. The campground is scattered throughout a pine forest. Trees block views of the lake or creek. Roads and trails are all dirt and give the area a rustic feel.

Cut Bank

• This is a first come, first served campground that requires registration through a mobile app. Starting in 2025, Scan & Pay will be required through the Recreation.gov app to pay for a campsite at Cutbank Campground. This requires downloading the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival. You will then need to sign into your Recreation.gov account. If you do not have an account, select the Sign-Up option. Look for the QR code located at the campground information board and read the posted instructions. Select an unoccupied first-come, first-served campsite and place your tent and/or equipment on the site to claim it. You will have to verify when filling out order details that the site you chose was unoccupied upon your arrival.
• Cut Bank Campground is a small forested campground at the end of a long dirt road. Meadows are close by and rocky mountain views are generally visible.

Fish Creek

• Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov and must be made in advance. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.
• Fish Creek Campground is a sprawling maze of curving paved streets and paths that lead through an old cedar and hemlock forest. Though Lake McDonald is nearby, most of the campground has only views of the forest.

Kintla Lake

• Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Kintla Lake Campground is situated between the edge of Kintla Lake and Kintla Creek. The whole area has a rustic look with dirt roads, log barriers around the campsites, and few buildings. The lake and creek are visible from the campsites but are obscured by the surrounding forest.

Logging Creek

• Sites are fist-come first-serve basis
• The Logging Creek Campground is located in a dense old forest along a dirt road. A creek flows next to the campground.

Many Glacier Campground

• Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.
• The Many Glacier Campground is in a dense forest with few views of the surrounding mountains. The looping camp road is old pavement.

Quartz Creek

• Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Quartz Creek Campground is tucked into a mature forest next to a creek.

Rising Sun Campground

• Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• The Rising Sun Campground is tucked in a Douglas fir forest directly below a large rocky cliff. Just beyond the campground the landscape opens up in a sprawling prairie that slopes down to St. Mary Lake.

Sprague Creek Campground

• Reservations are required to camp at Sprague Creek Campground. Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.
• Sprague Creek Campground is located right on the edge of Lake McDonald but large cottonwood trees block most views of the water. Nearby a creek flows along the edge of the campground.

St. Mary Campground

• Campground sites can be reserved April 19 through October 31, 2025. Reservations are NOT required during the winter months. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Individual campsites may be reserved up to 6 months in advance. The two group sites can be reserved up to six months in advance.
• The St. Mary Campground sits on a gently sloping hill above St. Mary Lake. The area is mostly open and has expansive views across the lake to sharp mountain peaks. Bushes and aspen trees grow sporadically in and around the campground. Most of the area is grassy but an old paved road takes you to each camp site.

Two Medicine Campground

• Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.

Aapaawapsspi (Huckleberry)

• An illustrated water color wayside of the huckleberry plant.

Akai miniw (Black Elderberry)

• A small wayside with a water color illustration of the Black Elderberry plant.

Apgar Campground

The Apgar Campground in Glacier Naitonal Park.

Apgar Village

• A small, forested village—home to the wilderness permit office, the Apgar Nature Center and a boat launch, along with various gift stores and a convenience store / restaurant.

Apgar Visitor Center

Asiitsiksimm (Black Cottonwood)

• A small illustrated wayside depicting a watercolor of Black Cottonwood bark, leaves and flowers.

Avalanche Creek

Avalanche Lake Trail

The Avalanche Lake Trail begins in the same place as the Trail of the Cedars and the Avalanche Campground. The trail climbs steadily through an old growth forest to an alpine like with outstanding waterfalls. Avalanche Lake 2.3 mi (3.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m) Trailhead: Avalanche Picnic Area

• A hiking trail through a forest with many boulders along a clear creek. The trail ends at an alpine lake.

Beaver Pond Loop Trailhead

In the summer, Beaver Pond Loop is a nice, relatively flat trail for hikers. In the winter, this route offers skiing and snowshoeing through aspen, meadows, and mixed conifer stands in the rolling hills east of St. Mary Lake.

• A trail loops through conifer forest, open meadows, and past a marshy pond, gaining elevation steadily on the first half and losing it again on the second half. There is a closed historic ranger station, views of and access to St. Mary Lake, and views of the mountains surrounding the St. Mary Valley to the north, west, and south.

Big Bend - GTSR

Bird Woman Falls Overlook

Camas Road Gate Parking

Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails.

• During the winter months, the Camas Road is closed to vehicle traffic. A gate closure marks the location of the parking area. This parking area fits a small number of vehicles and is the starting point for skiers and snowshoers accessing Camas Road, Fish Creek Campground, Rocky Point Trail, and McGee Meadows. Lower McDonald Creek can also be accessed from here or from Apgar Village.

East Tunnel

Fire Through Time

Learn the history of fire in Glacier over the past century.

• A small parking lot sits in the forest, with multiple educational panels in the center of the lot and near the trailhead, all focusing on wildland fire in Glacier National Park. To hear audio description of those panels, listen to the rest of the Forest and Fire Nature Trail audio tour.

Fire in the Park

Examine a map of Glacier's fire history over the last 100+ years.

• A small parking lot sits in the forest, with multiple educational panels in the center of the lot and near the trailhead, all focusing on wildland fire in Glacier National Park. To hear audio description of those panels, listen to the rest of the Forest and Fire Nature Trail audio tour.

Fire on the Rise

Learn how climate change is affecting fires in Glacier and across the Northern Rockies.

• A small parking lot sits in the forest, with multiple educational panels in the center of the lot and near the trailhead, all focusing on wildland fire in Glacier National Park. To hear audio description of those panels, listen to the rest of the Forest and Fire Nature Trail audio tour.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail

Visit the Forest and Fire Nature Trail to learn about the history and future of wildland fire in Glacier National Park.

• A small parking lot sits in the forest, with multiple educational panels in the center of the lot and near the trailhead, all focusing on wildland fire in Glacier National Park. To hear audio description of those panels, listen to the rest of the Forest and Fire Nature Trail audio tour.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

Explore a piece of fire history in Glacier on this short nature trail, through a forest that has burned 3 times in the last 100 years.

• This trail winds through the forest, passing many fire-adapted species like aspen trees, with their white bark and gently rustling leaves; lodgepole pine, with its long green needles; and larch trees, with their soft needles that turn golden and fall off each fall. In peak summer, there are wildflowers like pink fireweed and shrubs like serviceberry, with its blue berries and white blossoms.

Forest and Fire Nature Trailhead

Learn about the Forest and Fire Nature Trail and the fire ecology that is found along the trail.

• A small parking lot sits in the forest, with multiple educational panels in the center of the lot and near the trailhead, all focusing on wildland fire in Glacier National Park. To hear audio description of these panels, listen to the rest of the Forest and Fire Nature Trail audio tour.

Going-to-the-Sun Road West Side Winter Gate Closure

The Going to the Sun Road closes to vehicle traffic in the winter just past Lake McDonald Lodge. Though this section of the road is closed in the winter to vehicles, the road remains open to hikers and skiers.

• In the winter there is a road closure for vehicles and the road may have snow covering it. In the summer, this is a busy two-way, paved road. The area is forested with evergreen trees.

Granite Park Chalet

Experience unequaled back country hospitality in one of Glacier National Park's most panoramic and pristine wilderness environments.

• A stone two-story building sits on top of a hill. A wooden balcony is in front of the second floor with outdoor stairs leading down to the ground below. A sparse amount of conifers surround the building and in the distance behind it is a mountain covered in snow.

Grizzly Bear and Wolverine Superpowers Exhibit

• Two panels stand upright along a trail overlooking the sub-alpine meadow in Logan Pass. One panel is titled "Meadow Excavators," and the other is "Mountain Explorer." The title of this panel is Meadow Excavators. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are two illustrations, both reflect the summer and spring grizzly bear’s activities leading up to the winter season. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the grizzly bear’s special super digging powers in order to find food in to its surroundings while living in the Sub Alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the left there is an image of a large grizzly bear vigorously digging in the earth for glacier lilies. Its long claws are tossing dirt and grass aside with ease.It has a mouthful of leaves and a yellow glacier lily. It has turned its head as if to look right at you. Above the grizzly’s head appears a speech bubble and the bear says “Yum! I dig glacier lilies. It’s a good thing I have big paws and strong shoulders.” To the right of the grizzly bear is an illustration of a very relieved ground squirrel. It is standing upright on a rock and surrounded by glacier lilies, and holding its mouth in surprise while the grizzly devours the glacier lilies a short distance away. A thought bubble appears above its head and it says to itself “Yikes! I’m glad he doesn’t see me and is more interested in glacier lilies right now.” At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided. … (read the did you know section). The title of this panel is Mountain Explorer. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are two illustrations depicting the harsh winter season. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the wolverine’s special ability to explore hundreds of miles each week through some of the most remote regions of Glacier National Park with ease. On the left there is a snow covered mountain. There is a strong wind blowing and a trail of animal footprints is visible extending over several mountaintops, but no animal present in the image. There is a signpost present shaped like an arrow, covered in snow, and pointing to the right. The words written on the sign read “summit.” The sign and the unknown animal footprints are going in the same direction. The illustration on the right depicts a wolverine standing proudly at the top of the summit. It has a necklace with a compass hanging around its neck, and it holds a stick with a blue flag at the end. The wind and snow is blowing by the wolverine wildly. A comment bubble appears above its head and reads the wolverines location, “Mt. Cleveland Summit. 10,466 ft. highest peak in Glacier National Park. Beside this image is an illustration of a ground squirrel resting, curled up, hibernating and dreaming. A thought bubble appears above the squirrel’s head as it dreams about the wolverine’s amazing journey to the summit, “That must take a lot of energy. I bet he’s hungry and would love to find me!” At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided. … (read the did you know section).

Jackson Glacier Overlook

Jackson Glacier Overlook: Recent Mountain Glaciers

Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald Lodge sits on the shore of Lake McDonald and has been welcoming guests since 1914. Built in a Swiss style of architecture it retains a "hunting lodge" feel as guests enter the lobby surrounded by animal mounts and rustic log banisters. It remains the primary lodging facility on the west side of the park.

• A rustic three-story lodge with dark brown wood and white stone covering the first floor and chimney sits overlooking flowering garden beds within short stone walls.

Lakeshore View of Many Glacier Hotel

• You are standing near the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake, on the grass next to the hotel. The five-story structure is brown wood on the outside with white trim, with classic Swiss-style ornaments like decorative balconies and hipped gables. Steep-sided mountains rise up right behind the hotel.

Logan Pass

Logan Pass Causes and Consequences Exhibit

An upright tri-panel exhibit behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Two panels are about climate change and the third is a map of the area. The two climate panels are titled Causes & Consequences and Solutions & Benefits.

• An upright tri-panel exhibit behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Two panels are about climate change and the third is a map of the area. The two climate panels are titled Causes & Consequences and Solutions & Benefits. The Causes & Consequences panel has a black and white background image of the Many Glacier Valley with an oil well in the middle and Grinnell Glacier in the Background. The Solutions & Benefits panel has a black and white image of Going-to-the-Sun Road in the 1930s with an historic car parked along the way.

Logan Pass Ramp Exhibit about Snowpack

• An interpretive exhibit along the ramp that leads up and around the Logan Pass Visitor Center. The exhibit is titled A Waning Winter and has a black and white background image of people standing on a snowfield watching machines plow Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Logan Pass Trio of Geology and Climate Exhibits

• Three interpretive exhibits about climate change and geology behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center in Glacier National Park each with a black and white historic photo and an orange infographic. The three exhibits are titled One Bubble at a Time, Last of the Little Ice Age, and Next Ice Age Postponed? The background image of One Bubble at a Time is a black and white photo showing a geologist’s hammer resting on a stromatolite fossil. The background of Last of the Little Ice Age is a landscape image of the Logan Pass area taken from a distant mountain and shows a small glacier. The background image of Next Ice Age Postponed is a black and white landscape image of a glacial moraine in the Logan Pass area.

Lunch Creek

Maksskitsi (Mountain Ash)

• A small wayside has mountain ash plants illustrated through digital watercolor.

Many Glacier Hotel

The Many Glacier Hotel was the showpiece of the many hotels and chalets that the Great Northern Railway built in Glacier National Park.

• A rustic four-story hotel made of dark brown wood and a gray roof spreads across the side of a lake.

Many Glacier Hotel Lobby

• You are standing in a multistory historic hotel lobby. The open lobby area is lined by immense round timbers that hold up the structure and support three stories of balconies. Each story is lined with Swiss-style decorative wooden railings. The ceiling is open, and you can see the exposed giant wood beams and trusses, and there's a skylight in the middle. The lobby is decorated with rustic furniture, and a massive fireplace sits in the middle with a metal chimney hanging over it.

Marmot and Pika Superpowers Exhibit

• Two panels stand upright along a trail overlooking the sub-alpine meadow in Logan Pass. One panel is titled "Super Sleeper," and the other is "Super Reaper." The title of this panel is Super Sleepers. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are two illustrations, one depicting the spring and summer seasons and the other reflecting the transition into the winter season. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the marmot’s special ability to sleep all winter while living in the sub alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the left there is a summer and spring season illustration. An image of a marmot appears sitting on a rock with flowers around it, and mountains and trees are in the distance. A thought bubble appears above the marmot and it says to itself, “What a life! I get to spend all summer eating and then hibernate all winter. Ahhhh.” A small image of a squirrel appears to the right of the marmot and it is vigorously eating flowers. A thought bubble appears above the squirrel’s head and it says to itself, “I’m with her. I like to sleep all winter, too. I must get fat. (Much munch munch). To the right of the summer and spring illustration is the winter rendering depicting how marmots hibernate together in their underground dens. Above the comfortably sleeping marmot’s den is a thick layer of snow. The image conveys how the marmots live in relative comfort while hibernating during a harsh winter. At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided. The title of this panel is Super Reaper. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are three illustrations, each reflect the spring, summer, and winter seasons as the pika prepares for the long winter. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the pika’s special super reaping powers as it strives order to collect enough food for winter survival while living in the sub alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the left there is an image of a pika standing on a rock during the spring collecting grass with its mouth. The image appears to be a transition from winter to early spring as there appears to be snow still on the ground. There is a thought bubble above the pika’s head and it says to itself, “so much to do, so little time. I’ve got to harvest lots of plants for winter.” The second image to the right is based on summer. With the sun shining high in the sky, the pika stands on a mountain of rocks with a huge pile of grass in the background and some at its feet. A speech bubble appears above the Pika’s head. With its head held high the pika exclaims, “Yea! I did it.” In the distance and northward on the rocks a ground squirrel seems slightly envious. A speech bubble appears above its head and it complements the pika by saying “Nice-size hay pile.” The third image on the right depicts the pika resting in its burrow as snow piles above the rocks and lining of hay. The pika leisurely chews a piece of grass. A thought bubble appears above the pika’s head and it says to itself, “let it snow.” At the top of the image is another image of the ground squirrel in its burrow. It’s is curled up and cozy with its eyes closed and reflecting on the hardworking pika. A thought bubble appears above the ground squirrel’s head and it comments, “just watching pika made me tired.” Then it “ZZZZZZZ.” Drifts off to sleep. At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided.

McDonald Creek Overlook

North Lake McDonald View

Oberlin Bend

Okonoki (Serviceberry)

• A small wayside has serviceberries (small purple or black berries) illustrated through digital watercolor.

Otohtoksinii (Thimbleberry)

• A small wayside has thimbleberries (small bright red berries) illustrated through digital watercolor.

Pokintsomo (Cow Parsnip)

• A small wayside has cow parsnip illustrated through digital watercolor.

Ptarmigan and Weasel Superpowers Exhibit

• Two panels stand upright along a trail overlooking the sub-alpine meadow in Logan Pass. One panel is titled "Super Hiders," and the other is "Super Seeker." The title of this panel is Super Hiders. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are two illustrations, one reflecting the transition into the winter season and the other depicting the spring and summer seasons. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the ptarmigan’s special ability to blend in to its surroundings, remaining hidden and safe from predators while living in the Sub Alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the left there is an image of two ptarmigan. One ptarmigan is completely white standing on thick white snow and blending in. The other ptarmigan is only partially white and partially brown standing within a mixture of newly fallen snow and still visible brown rocks and earth. A comment bubble appears above the all-white ptarmigan’s head and it says to the other “Come on over; the snow is great! A comment bubble appears above the ptarmigan with mixed colors and it replies, “Not yet. I’m still changing into my winter feathers.” At this point in their color transformations, both ptarmigan are blended into their respective environments. To the right of the winter illustration is the summer & spring rendering depicting a completely brown ptarmigan standing confidently, and camouflaged within brown rocks and earth. A comment bubble appears above its head and it boasts to itself “I really blend in. I’m almost invisible! Below this image is an illustration of a ground squirrel standing upright, looking into the distance for the bird he saw moments ago. A comment bubble opens next to the ground squirrel and it exclaims “Hey! Where did that bird go?” At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided. The title of this panel is Super Seekers. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. There are two illustrations, one reflecting the winter season and the other depicting the spring and summer seasons. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the weasel’s special ability to blend in and sneak up on prey while living in the Sub Alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the left there is an image of a white weasel blending in with the white snow during the winter. The weasel appears to be scanning the snow for a potential meal and staring at two objects in the distance. To the right of the white weasel and a short distance away, lie two all-white Ptarmigan. All three of these characters notice each other but are having trouble identifying what one another are because they each blend into the snow so well. The only noticeable features these creatures have that stand out from the snow are the black tip on the weasel’s tail, and the red stripes above the Ptarmigan’s eyes. A thought bubble appears above weasels head as it says to itself “HMMMM. What are those red dots over there?” A comment bubble appears above one of the ptarmigan’s head as it says to the other, “Hey is that what I think it is?” A thought bubble appears near the other Ptarmigan’s head as it says to itself, “what are you looking at? I don’t see anything.” To the right of the winter illustration is the summer & spring rendering depicting the same weasel with brown fur blending in with the brown rocks and earth and sneaking up on a ground squirrel. The ground squirrel is obviously shocked. The comment bubble above its head reads” Yikes! How did he get so close?” From behind a rock, and poised to attack lies the brown weasel. The thought bubble above his head reads, “Tee Hee Hee, He didn’t even see me sneak up. At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided.

Rising Sun

Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins

Built in 1940, Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins sits adjacent to spectacular St. Mary Lake inside Glacier National Park and is surrounded by soaring mountain peaks. In addition to 72 cabins and motor inn rooms, you will find the Two Dog Flats Grill, campstore, and gift shop.

• A yellow and stone Mission 66-style motel with brownish-red porch.

Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail

• A small wayside along the trail with a watercolor drawing of cowparsnip.

Running Eagle Falls Trailhead

• A parking lot along the Two Medicine Road. There are two large panels at the trailhead and bathrooms on the other side of the parking lot.

Sheep and Goat Superpowers Exhibit

• Two standing exhibits are along a trail The title of this panel is head Bangers. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the male big horn sheep’s natural ability to use the special strength of their heads and horns to clash with one another while living in the sub alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. The word KA-BOOM!!! Is written across the page. On the right there is an illustration of a ground squirrel as it emerges from a burrow of rocks and grasses, exhausted, yawning and rubbing its eye. A speech bubble appears above its head and reads, “what’s all that noise? It’s November and I’m trying to sleep.” KA-BOOM!!! In the center of the page there is an illustration of a sub alpine meadow covered with snow. In the distance there are mountains and trees. Two male bighorn of similar size are clashing together. KA-BOOM! To the left of the male sheep and a short distance away there is a female big horn sheep gracefully eating a mouthful of grass. A thought bubble appears above her head and reads, “Whoa! I can’t believe they don’t crack their skulls open when they fight over me like that!” KA_BOOM! To the right and below the image of the ground squirrel is an image of a male bighorn sheep with a large sized chip missing from his right horn. Besides that minor cosmetic blemish, he appears to be fine. At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided. The title of this panel is Cliff Hangers. All of the content and illustrations are in the format of an action style comic. In an artistic comic book style, this panel illustrates the goat’s special ability to climb almost anywhere while living in the sub alpine ecosystem of Logan Pass. On the right there is an illustration of a newborn goat climbing on a small cliff. In the distance there are mountains and tree tops visible. The small goat does not seem to be nervous as it easily balances itself on a cliff where most animals would not dare go. A speech bubble appears above the little goat’s head and it exclaims, “look ma, I’m climbing just like you.” Several feet below the cliff the mother goat watches her child closely. A speech bubble appears beside her and she responds proudly, “Good job, kiddo! Your older brother didn’t climb that cliff until he was a week old.” An image appears on the right hand side and depicts the small goat imagining itself as a superhero. It’s wearing a yellow cape that reads “super kid” across the back. On the left side of the panel there is a ground squirrel standing upright appearing to be shocked while observing the little goat balancing itself on the cliff. A speech bubble appears above the ground squirrel’s head and it reads, “Wow! How did that little guy get way up there?” At the bottom of the panel the words “Did You Know?” appear and to the right additional information is provided.

Siyeh Bend

Sperry Chalet

You will find the chalet on the west side of Gunsight mountain. Situated on an alpine ledge overlooking Lake McDonald and the Whitefish Range. Surrounded by craggy peaks, cascading waterfalls and up and down vistas it is an area full of alpine nooks and crannies waiting to be explored by those who like to relax and enjoy "away from it all".

• A stone two-story building with a pointed roof sitting in front of a mountainside.

St. Mary Falls Trail

• A hiking trail through a burned forest to a waterfall.

Apgar Visitor Center

• Apgar Visitor Center
• Apgar Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of the West Glacier entrance to the park. Rangers are on duty to assist with trip planning. The visitor center is the hub for the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system on the west side of the park.

Logan Pass Visitor Center

• Logan Pass Visitor Center
• The Logan Pass Visitor Center sits atop the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet. The visitor center houses exhibits on the plants and animals found in the sub-alpine region of the park. Numerous exhibits outside the visitor center tell the story of geology, climate change, and life in the harsh alpine world above treeline. Logan Pass is perhaps the most crowded location in the park with the parking lot filling to capacity early in the morning. Plan to arrive early or visit later in the afternoon.

St. Mary Visitor Center

• St. Mary Visitor Center
• The St. Mary Visitor Center is located just inside the east entrance of the park near the community of St. Mary, Montana. Rangers are on duty inside to assist with trip planning. A park film is shown throughout the day. Exhibits highlight the rich Native American history associated with Glacier National Park.

• Listen to Glacier's Podcast
• Rangers recommend Glacier's podcast, Headwaters: a podcast about how Glacier is connected to everything else!

• Red Foxes
• Red foxes are found throughout the northern hemisphere. In Glacier, they are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from open grasslands to dense forests. Most abundant in riparian areas and along the edges of forests, they are the smallest of the canids found in the park. Red foxes occur in several color phases, but they usually have reddish-yellow coats that are somewhat darker on the back and shoulders, black "socks" on their lower legs, and a white-tipped tail.

• Bighorn Sheep
• Bighorn sheep live in a variety of habitats throughout the year. During the summer, they can be found in meadows, fellfields, and on mid-elevation slopes bordered by cliffs and ledges. In the winter, sheep frequent windswept and south-facing valleys and ridges where forage is blown free of snow. Bighorn sheep can often be seen in the parking lot of Logan Pass licking antifreeze from the pavement, which is the most easily accessible source of salt in their diet.

• Gray Wolves
• The subspecies of gray wolves (Canis lupus) found in Glacier is called the northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf (C. l. irremotus). There are three color variants: gray, white, and black. Wolves are secretive and elusive creatures, with sightings primarily being of lone wolves or pairs.

• Elk
• Glacier provides a summer range for a significant number of elk, while most winter at lower elevations outside the park. The subspecies occuring in Glacier is the Rocky Mountain elk (C. c. nelsoni). They feed on grasses, sedges, other herbs and shrubs, bark of aspen trees, conifer needles, burned bark, and aquatic plants.

• Wolverines
• A mid-sized carnivore in the weasel family, the wolverine is active throughout the year in cold, snowy environments to which it is well-adapted. Wolverines are rarely seen and inhabit remote terrain. They are also known as one of the rarest and most elusive carnivores on the planet.

• Deer
• Two types of deer are commonly seen thorughout Glacier: the northwestern white-tailed deer (O. v. ochrourus) and the Rocky Mountain mule deer (O. h. hemionus). Both will flee when in danger. Males grow antlers from April or May through August or September and then shed them in the spring.

• All about birding in Glacier National Park
• Glacier provides a wonderful opportunity to birdwatch, with plenty of spaces for birders of all ages to sit, listen, and observe the sights and sounds of nature. With 279 documented species including raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, the park’s variation in elevation and habitat types contribute to a high diversity of bird life.

• White-Tailed Ptarmigan
• The white-tailed ptarmigan is a medium to large chicken-like member of the grouse family. They are completely white in winter and barred grayish-brown in summer with white wings and tails and feathered feet. Breeding males will have a broad band of black markings across the chest and have red eye combs. Like chickens, they make clucking noises.

• Mountain Bluebird
• The mountain bluebird is a small bird with a round head and a straight, thin bill. Adult males are bright sky-blue, somewhat paler underneath. Adult females have duller blue wings and tails with gray breasts, crowns, throats, and backs. Their call sounds similar to a thin “tew” while their song is a warbled high “chur chur.”

• Clark's Nutcracker
• The Clark’s nutcracker has a pale- gray body, black wings with large white patches along the trailing edges, and a black tail with broad white stripes on either side. These birds typically travel in small flocks and call back and forth to communicate. They have a long, harsh, rising call that sounds similar to “shraaaaaaa.”

• Harlequin Duck
• One-quarter of Montana’s harlequin duck broods are born in Glacier National Park. These birds have a low reproductive rate and are very susceptible to habitat loss and degradation. Because of these characteristics, they are listed as a Species of Concern in the state of Montana.

• Osprey
• A large bird with a slim body, the osprey has long, narrow wings that have a sharp bend in flight resembling the letter “M.” Ospreys have dark-brown feathers on their back and are white underneath. They also have a notable dark mark at the “wrist” of their wing. An osprey’s call is high-pitched with a series of short, slightly wavering screeches that sound like “too-too-too-tee-tee-tee-tee-too-too.”

• Common Loon
• One-fifth of Montana’s nesting loons are in Glacier National Park. Because of their limited range, small population, sensitivity to human disturbance, and loss of breeding habitats outside of the park, they are listed as a Species of Special Concern in Montana. Human disturbance along shores or getting too close to these birds can cause stress and may cause them to abandon their nests.

• Owls
• There are four species of owls documented within Glacier, but their nocturnal nature may make it difficult to hear or see one of them while visiting.

• Eagles
• The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) can both be seen soaring over Glacier’s skies. As one of the most important golden eagle migration routes in North America, Glacier established a Hawk Watch International site in 2018 to monitor raptors during fall migration. Research has shown that human presence can disturb eagle nesting and foraging, so known nest areas in national parks are often closed to visitors.

• Varied Thrush
• These secretive birds rarely flaunt their flashy colors. Instead, they sing shyly from dense forests. Adult males have a light orange line over the eyes, blue-gray backs, and a burnt-orange throat and belly separated by a dark breast band but are heard much more often than seen. They have a distinctive song of a long, single whistle on one pitch; it can sometimes be mistaken for a human distress whistle.

• American Dipper
• The American dipper is a stocky, round-bodied bird with grayish-brown feathers, a dark bill, and long, pale legs. The bird gets its name from bobbing up and down while standing, a funny but easily identifying trait. They sing a high-pitched song that is a series of whistled phrases, each repeated two to four times with a buzzy call that sounds similar to “dzeet.”

• Fire-Adapted Woodpeckers
• Glacier is the perfect home for several fire-adapted woodpeckers. These are birds that depend on regular wildfire to create their habitat. Listen for “thunks” or knocking sounds of woodpeckers as they excavate tree cavities in search of a meal.

• Weasels
• Glacier National Park has many members of the weasel family that call the park home. Two of those animals are the short-tailed weasel or ermine (Mustela erminea) and the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata).

• Pikas
• The American pika, a member of the order Lagomopha, is not a rodent, but related to rabbits and hares. Piles of drying vegetation, called haystacks, and a distinctive high-pitched call are the most recognizable indicators of active pika habitat. Pikas are sensitive to temperatures above 77.9°F (25.5°C); therefore, they are most active during cooler parts of the day.

• Northern River Otters
• The northern river otter is the most aquatic member of the weasel family. They can swim underwater up to 6 miles per hour (9.6 kph) for two to three minutes at a time. They aren't as agile or fast on land unless they find snow or ice, where they can move rapidly by alternating hops and slides reaching speads of 15 miles per hour (24 kph)

• Mountain Lions
• The mountain lion (Puma concolor), also known as the cougar, is one of the two largest cat species in North America and is a top predator native to Glacier. The subspecies in Glacier is the North American cougar (P.c. couguar). 

• Mountain Goats
• The mountain goat is one of the park's most inconic creatures. It is the only living member of its genus and is more closely related to caprines (the chamois of Europe and the gorals and serows of Asia) than to domesticated goats. 

• Moose
• Four subspecies of moose (Alces alces) exist in North America. The subspecies in Glacier is the Shiras moose (A. a. shirasi) and is found in forested areas and willow flats from southeastern British Columbia to northern Colorado. Moose are better adapted to survival in deep snow than other ungulates in the park, and are usually solitary or in small family groups. 

• Marmots
• Marmots are one of the largest rodents in Glacier. Early settlers called them "whistle pigs" due to their vocalizations of loud whistles and "screams," which stem out of fear or excitement. They are typically active in the morning, late afternoon, and evening.

• Coyotes
• Coyotes (Canis latrans) are intelligent and highliy adaptable animals. The subspecies in Glacier is the mountain coyote (C. l. lestes). Often mistaken for a wolf, the coyote is about one third of the wolf's size, with a slighter build. Its coat ranges from tan to buff and sometimes gray, with some orange on its tail and ears. 

• Columbian Ground Squirrels
• The Columbian ground squirrel has a well-developed colonial social structure. When they sense danger, they will make a shrill chirp as an alarm call. They are vulnerable to predators such as long-tailed weasels, hawks, coyotes, and grizzly bears.

• Canada Lynx
• Canada lynx are similar to bobcats in appearance, but differ in several distinct ways. Lynx are grayer in color, with less distinctive spotting, and have much larger paws and longer ear tufts. The tail tip of a lynx is entirely black, while the tail tip of a bobcat has a white underside. In 2000, the US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Canada lynx as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

• Bobcats
• The bobcat has many color variations such as red-brown fur with indistinct markings or light buff with dark spotting. They are similar to the Canada lynx, but have shorter ear tufts and a short tail with several black rings that do not fully circle it and no black tip. Their tracks are about 2 inches (5 cm) from top to bottom.

• Beavers
• The North American beaver is the second largest rodent in the world behind the Capybara of South America. Found throughout the U.S. and Canada, these semiaquatic ecosystem engineers constuct dams and lodges that affect the hydrology and ecology of their surroundings. As a keystone species, their presence in riparian habitats affects all neighboring animal and plant life. 

• Bears
• Glacier is home to two species of bears: grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and black bears (Ursus americanus). Both species come in a range of colors from black to brown, reddish, or blond.

• Bats
• Bats are part of the mammalian order Chiroptera, which is ancient Greek for "hand wing." There are over 1,200 species of bats worldwide, with 9 species that call Glacier National Park home. All of Glacier's bat species are insectivores (insect-eaters).

• All about wildlife watching safety
• View wildlife across Glacier National Park's vast landscapes. The diversity of habitat types creates opportunities for a wide range of animals. Find more information on everything from the large and majestic elk of the prairies, to the small stonefly of glacier-fed streams on Glacier National Park's website.

• American Martens
• Martes americana The American marten, also called a pine marten, is part of the weasel family. Pine martens have short limbs and a long, bushy tail. They are light to dark brown or black with a throat patch that is an irregular shape and size, with ranges in color from buff to bright orange.

• Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road
• A drive across this engineering marvel has been a quintessential part of any trip to Glacier since the 1930s.

• Attend One of Glacier's Evening Programs
• Evening programs are a chance for rangers to help visitors find amazing meaning in specific park resources.

• Visit One of Glacier's Historic Lodges
• Step inside one of the historic lodges and pretend you are a traveler on the Great Northern Railway in the 1910s.

• Check out a Mission 66 Visitor Center
• These visitor centers are worth a stop for the information and exhibits provided, as well as their historic architecture.

• Take a Half-Day Hike in Glacier
• Glacier is a hiker’s paradise. Spend part of your day on one of these 3-5 hour hikes.

• Take a Full Day Hike in Glacier
• Glacier is a hiker’s paradise. Spend your whole day in nature on one of these popular trails.

Climate & History: A short walking tour at Logan Pass

This is a short walking tour of six exhibits at Logan Pass. Each exhibit uses an historic black and white picture to illustrate a different aspect of Glacier's changing climate. All of the exhibits are near the back of the Logan Pass Visitor Center and are accessible via wheelchair.

Folds, Faults, and Formations: A Drivable Geology Tour in St. Mary Valley.

The rainbow of rocks that make up Glacier’s mountains aren’t just beautiful, they tell the history of their formation. This self-guided driving tour takes you to five points on the east side of the park, each showing different geologic features. Most stops are an overlook. One includes a short walk with a few steps. Please exercise caution as you drive the road, and particularly as you look for parking spots at crowded pullouts. Watch for pedestrians, obey traffic laws, and only park in designated spaces.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail: A Hiking Tour in the North Fork

Welcome to the Forest and Fire Nature Trail guided tour. This tour combines a series of exhibits about wildfire at the parking area and trailhead with a short hike that offers the chance to see the effects of fire for yourself. The trail is about a mile long, with some moderate elevation gain and loss.

Going-to-the-Sun Road Tour

A self-guided audio tour of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Many Glacier Hotel History Audio Tour

This is a short walking tour to three locations in and around the Many Glacier Hotel. The hotel represents the challenge of bringing a vision to life and sustaining it into the future—a challenge faced in the past by Louis Hill and the Great Northern Railway, hotel management throughout the years, and the National Park Service today.

Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail: Accessible Family-Friendly Walking Tour in Two Medicine

In this accessible and family-friendly short walking tour, explore native plants and their traditional uses along this trail. People have lived in this area for centuries, long before it became a park. Understanding how to use native plants made life more enjoyable; plants served as food, fuel, and other valuable resources. This area offers restrooms and accessible hiking opportunities to the Running Eagle Falls and along the Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail. 

Wildlife Superpowers: Family-Friendly Walking Tour at Logan Pass

In this family-friendly short walking tour, learn about the subalpine ecosystem of Logan Pass that is home to creatures with amazing abilities. They require special adaptations to survive at this elevation. It's almost like these animals have developed super powers. Let the exhibits outside Logan Pass Visitor Center teach you about how these animals live and how climate change may be making it more and more difficult for them.