Established in 1910, Glacier National Park became the 10th park in the nation. Glacier National Park is often referred to as "The Crown Jewel" of the national park system, and one visit explains why. Every turn of your head reveals fantastic scenery in what many consider to be the nations most outrageous park. But scenery isn't the only thing Glacier National Park has going for it. The wildlife in Glacier National Park is also outstanding, with grizzly bears still roaming these mountains and mountain goats high up on the cliffs. Wether hiking, boating, car touring, camping, fishing, taking pictures or wildlife watching, Glacier National Park is hard to beat. One of Glacier's top attractions, Going to the Sun Road, was completed in 1932.

Park facts:

Total acreage: 1,013,594
Square Miles: 1,583
Acres of de facto wilderness: 963,155
Glaciers: 37 and melting
Mountains: 175
Weelchair accessible walkways: Trail of the Cedars
Logan Pass Boardwalk
Oberlin Bend Overlook
Running Eagle Nature Trail
Picnic areas: 8
Lakes: 653 totaling 27,000 acres
Streams: 563 totaling 1,606 miles
Shoreline: 392 miles
Boat acces points: 6
Drive-In campgrounds: 13
Backcountry campgrounds: 61
Trails: 151 unique, 741 miles
Fish species 22
Mammal species: 57
Bird species: 210
Plant species: 1,200
Visitation in 2004: 2,033,933

Contacts:

Visitor Information: 406-888-7800
TDD ( for the hearing impaired): 406 888-7806
Fax: 406-888-7808
Boat tours: 406-888-5727
Email: glac_information@nps.gov
Letters: National Park Service, PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936-0128