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Glacier National Park

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Glaciers Then & Now
Glacier Glossary

Glacier National Park, nicknamed “The Crown of the Continent,” spans 1,583 rugged square miles in northwest Montana south of Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, and together the two constitute the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Glacier National Park, is designated as a UNESCO world heritage site and an international biosphere reserve.

Geology of Glacier National Park

Glacial fed alpine stream in Glacier National Park.
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Ecology of Glacier National Park

Red huckleberry bushes in fall in Glacier National Park
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Explore Glacier National Park

Map of Glacier National Park
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The geologic history of Glacier National Park reveals itself in stunning landscapes and large variations in elevation, climate, and soil type and supports a diverse ecosystems including rare and threatened species. Glacier National Park, is designated as a UNESCO world heritage site and an international biosphere reserve.