An Alpine Paradise. 



Notwithstanding the sixty glaciers from which it derives its name, the Glacier 

 National Park is chiefly remarkable for its picturesquely modeled peaks, the unique 

 quality of its mountain masses, its gigantic precipices, and the romantic loveliness 

 of its two hundred and fifty lakes. 



It possesses an individuality of its own, having rugged mountain tops bounded 

 by vertical walls sometimes four thousand feet high, glaciers perched upon lofty 

 rocky shelves, unexpected waterfalls of peculiar charm, rivers of milky glacier 

 water, lakes unexcelled for sheer beauty by the most celebrated of Sunny Italy and 

 snow-topped Switzerland. 



Glacier National Park is the newest of the national playgrounds, having been 

 created by act of Congress in February, 1910. It lies in northwestern Montana, 

 abutting the Canadian boundary. It comprises an area of 1,534 square miles, cover- 

 ing 915,000 acres, the second national park in size. It incloses the continental divide 

 of the Rocky Mountains; in fact, from one spot known as the Triple Divide, waters 

 flow into the Pacific Ocean, Hudson Bay and Gulf of Mexico. 



Where Nature Reigns. 



The supreme glory of the park is its lakes. The world has none to surpass, 

 perhaps few to equal them. Some are valley gems grown to the water's edge with 

 forests. Some are cradled among precipices and some float ice-fields in midsummer. 

 To many the park is the most alluring of all the national parks because it is, for 

 the most part, as nature has created it. Wild animals, fish, birds and plants abound 

 within the park. The game may not be shot, for no firearms are allowed in the 

 park. Fishing, however, is permitted as it is in the Yellowstone. 



Until a few years ago it was difiicult to reach glacier-land over the mountain 

 trails. Secretary Lane directed the construction of an automobile road to Lake 

 McDermott, where there is a large, modern hotel, erected by the Great Northern 

 Railroad company which had much to do in opening the park to travel. At Glacier 

 Park Station, the eastern entrance, a magniiicent hotel has been built, costing a 

 quarter of a million dollars. Many Glacier hotel at Lake McDermott cost nearly 

 an equal amount. The hotel at Glacier Park station is a huge structure, unique 

 among the inns of the world. Its great fire place, its roomy lobby, the walls of 

 which are hung with trophies of the hunt, early day relics and Indian handiwork, 

 make it one of the show places of the continent. 



Park Becomes Popular. 



Since these hotels have been built and a number of Swiss chalets constructed 

 and connection made by automobile, thousands of tourists have visited the park. 

 Some have braved the rigors of pack horse travel through the passes and over 

 the continental divide and have lished in the streams and lakes of the upper 

 mountain heights. The opportunity to explore spots where the foot of man never 

 has trodden is not to be overlooked by the adventurous and the trip over the glaciers 

 and the mountain climbing are the delight of those who rough it. For those whose 

 inclinations are not for tests of physical endurance, the roads which are traveled by 

 automobiles, and coaches are open, giving access to the wonders of the lakes and 

 mountains and the scenic beauty of the place. Lake McDonald is fast becoming 

 one of the summer resorts of the United States. Many people have erected summer 

 homes there. 



Glacier Park is reached only by the main line of the Great Northern railroad. 

 Trips are obtained from $1 to $10 a day, depending upon the accommodations 

 desired. As stated, there are hotels and permanent camps ample to accommodate 

 the tourists and guides and pack trains are available for those who desire to explore 

 the park, glaciers and the mountain fastnesses. The season is from June 1st to 

 October 15th each year. 



Other Tacation Haunts. 



While the two great national parks are more generally known to the outside 

 public, there are many other places of equal attraction. Flathead Lake, the 



