Glacier National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Montana, on the Canada–United States border. The park encompasses more than 1 million acres and includes parts of two mountain ranges, more than 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristi…
Glacier National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Montana, on the Canada–United States border. The park encompasses more than 1 million acres and includes parts of two mountain ranges, more than 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem", a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 sq mi.
Location: Flathead County and Glacier County, Montana, United States
Established: May 11, 1910
Nearest city: Columbia Falls, Montana
Area: 1,013,322 acres (4,100.77 km²)
Visitors: 2,908,458 (in 2022)
Governing body: National Park Service
Part of: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
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