1987- No. 1 WS Visitor Services May, June Watertotii^iv f«' -_u» Glacier jVUlillV WATERTON/GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, & CANADA Days of Peace and Friendship

The governments of Canada and the United country with which they deal. Both countries States have officially established July 1-4, "Permanently commemorating the relationship of Peace and Good-will existing between [ the peoples and government of Canada a% the UrUd StatejH^ have welcomed immigrants from all nations 1987 as THE UNITED STATES-CANADA everywhere, resulting in rich and similar DAYS OF PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP! Many cultures in each country. We both share public and private institutions in both common ideals and institutions, including countries are joining to celebrate the peace freedom, democracy, human rights, justice and friendship that has existed between the under law, and an ardent desire for a two countries, and Waterton Lakes National peaceful world. We have been allies in two Park and Glacier National Park are joining the world wars, and have confronted differences celebration! between us with diplomacy and good will. We are both rich in resources and, together, This is not the fist time the two parks have present an evermore-powerful prospect worked together in a strengthening bond of >r world economic progress, and we both common goals and friendship. About 55 demonstrate the dynamism of democracy years ago the national parks which had been and together, contribute to establishing created separately on each side of the border lasting peace in the world. We have good to preserve and protect this distinctive land reason to celebrate! Even the dates chosen were joined symbolically. Waterton/Glacier for the celebration have significance. July 1, International Peace Park was created by Canada Day, celebrates the date the British agreement of both governments through the North America Act established Canada as an efforts of citizen's groups such as Rotary independent country in 1867. July 4, International. The International Peace Park Independence Day, commemorates the date (the world's first) represented peace, of the signing of the Declaration of goodwill and shared values along the world's independence in 1776, in what became the Prince off Wales Hotel and Waterton Lake. T.J. Hileman photo longest undefended border. Today our peace United States of America. park has become more. It stands as an example of conservation and cooperation in the others so cooperation between the parks What does the establishment of DAYS OF Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier a world of shared resources. We share in management and interpretation occurs PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP celebrate? We are National Park are planning to celebrate this wildlife, seeds and plants that travel with regularly. The newspaper you are reading is celebrating because since the War of 1812, very special time with several special people, animals, and the wind. We share just one example of the sharing of our Canada and the United States have events, and YOU CAN JOIN THE wildfire and water. There is common ground resources and ideas. Both parks share in its peacefully shared and extended the longest CELEBRATION! If you are in either park July with search and rescue, law enforcement, production. For the future, challenges still border in the world. More cultural and 1-4, check at information centers to find interpretation and our early history and exist to make the International Peace Park economic exchanges are made between the current information on events being beginnings. Actions in one park may affect less of a symbol and more of a reality. United States and Canada than any other scheduled and join the fun!

Greetings from the Superintendents Glacier is the "Land of Shining Mountains" Our two parks share the 49th parallel, Information Centers. You may be asked to fill answer the questions. which is still most evident in May and June, which is well marked by a 20 foot wide out a visitor use questionnaire as you drive The staff at both the parks are anxious to with the sun shining on the still unmeited boundary slash. We would like to see the out of the park. The surveys are taken at help you learn and enjoy this beautiful area. snow. At the lower elevations the flowers boundary left uncut to emphasize the random times so please take-the time to Welcome an ENJOY! are starting to open and more and more continuity of landscape in the Peace Park, as animals are sighted feeding along the road. well as the peace and goodwill which exists The road crew is working on the Going-to- between our two nations. Perhaps one day, the-Sun Road to get it open and then legislation will be passed in Canada and the maintaining it for safety. Trails are still not United States to exempt the Peace Park from completely open at higher levels because of the boundary slash requirement. Our |DEX the snow and is the best place neighboring parks cooperate in many ways for a summer snowball fight. This all blends and therefore, do not be surprised to see together to represent the Glacier Biosphere uniformed staff from Glacier and Waterton Waterton Services Pg, Reserve. -^^ and vise versa. But, we also have our ll 6 Waterton is the park "where the differences in programs and in natural Waterton Programs Pg4 Mountains Meet the Prairie." The transition features. Glacier Services between the two is dramatic. The scenic By mid-June hotels, motor inns and Pg.J| beauty of cattle grazing on ranchlands with restaurants are generally open in the parks info. & Warnings Pg.|| the mountains of the park in the background and commercial boat tours and horseback has long been appreciated by those living tours are available in some locations. Exploring Pg.6 nearby and a source of inspiration for many. Here, ranchers, park staff and others work Explore our natural heritage and help us Neighbors PQ.^ together to protect this landscape as part of protect it for the visitors who follow you. If the Waterton Bioshphere Reserve you have any comments about the park, Map Pg.8 programme. . please fill out a comment form at the Park Humming bird Danny On photo 2 — Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987 • Public Tennis Court: Located opposite swimming pool entrance. Waterton Lakes National Park PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS • Outside the park, near both park entrances including Homestead, Waterton Riverside and Crooked Creek Services & Information Campgrounds. CHIEF MOUNTAIN CUSTOMS (CANADA) Opens May 13. Fees: May 13 • June 25, Lake and adjacent to Linnet Lake for Note: Environment Canada Parks is Serviced $12.00, Semi-serviced $8.00; Middle Waterton Lake. • • Opens May 15, hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 proposing adjustments to its fees in Fees increase $2.00 starting June 26. • Emerald Bay Marina: Located at north p.m. until May 31. June 1 to - closing 1987 in order to help offset the costs • Crandell Campground: 129 semi-serviced end of the townsite; boat stalls available date; hours 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. of providing certain services while, at sites; off Red Rock Parkway. Opens May for rent on a daily basis; apply at the Park daily. the same time remaining fair to the 13. Fee: May 13 - June 25, $8.50 Fee Administration Office, weekdays, or at park user. Proposed fee changes are increases $2.00 starting June 26. the Townsite Campground Kiosk.on RELIGIOUS SERVICES subject to final government approval. • Belly River Campground: 24 unserviced weekends. Mooring is $5.00 per day. sites, self-registration; off Chief Mountain • Waterton Lakes National Park Swimming • Anglican: 9:30 a.m. Sundays Highway. Fee $6.00. Group camping Pool: Opens June 12. Fees: Adults • Catholic: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays (after July available by reservation, phone (403) $2.00, Children $1.00 single admission. 1); 12:00 noon Sundays Season tickets available. Swim suits, INFORMATION 859-2262. Fee: $1.00/person. Opens • L.D.S.: Priesthood and Relief Society - May 13. towels, lockers for rent. Check at 10:00 a.m. Sundays; Sunday School - Information Centre or pool for hours of • Park information centre; May 13 - June • Boat Launching Sites: Behind Park 11:00 - noon Sundays; Sacraments - operation. (403) 859-2333. 17, open 10 a.m. • 6 p.m. weekdays and Administration Office for Upper Waterton noon to 1:00 p.m. Sundays. 8 a.m. • 10 p.m. weekends; June 18 - • United: 11:15 a.m. Sundays Sept. 7, open 7:30 a.m. • 10:30 p.m. daily; maps, brochures, fishing licenses, backcountry registration. (403) 859- Waterton Park Townsite Services and Facilities 2445. Printing Service • Park Administration Office: 8:00 a.m. - Note: Opening and operating times not GROCERY STORES Post Office - located beside firehall and 4:00 p.m. weekdays, year-round. Boat available at publication. Please check Fountain Avenue stall registrations here. (403) 859-2262. with individual establishments. Alpine Meadows Grocery - Waterton Avenue • Park Entrance Fees: Daily $3.00 (valid Pat's Texaco & Cycle Rental - Corner Mount Waterton Lakes National Park Golf Course, until noon the following day); 4-day TRANSPORTATION View Rd. and Windflower Ave. 18 hole course and Pro Shop 859-2383 $6.00; Senior Citizens (Canadian) Free; Rod and Wendy's Food Market and Gifts Waterton Lakes Opera House - shows 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 859-2466 Annual $20.00; Education Bus $6.00; Greyhound Bus: Depot at Itussiststukiopi Windflower Ave. Waterton Park Money Exchange - Tamarack Charter Bus, Daily $30.00, Annual Laundrette on Windflower Ave. Service Waterton General Store - Tamarack Mall Mall $300.00 (not transferable). Park starts last week of June, ends first week of Entrance Permits are not interchangeable Sept. Bus arrives at 12:05 p.m.; departs at CLOTHING, GIFT AND CRAFT SHOPS LOUNGES between Waterton and Glacier. Park 3:15 p.m. for connection to Pincher Creek. Entrance Kiosk opens May 13. Akamina Gifts Caribou Clothes Fireside Lounge - Bayshore Inn • Fishing Licenses: A National Parks Mountain Sunset Tours: Taxi and hiker Dill's General Store Kiimorey Lodge Lounge fishing permit, good for fishing in any shuttle service; Tamarack Mail. Canadian National Park is required McGuire's Woolen Shop Prince of Wales Hotel Lounge Pearl's Handcrafts Thirsty Bear Saloon - Bayshore Inn Annual Permit $10.00; 7-day Permit Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruises: Taxi Prince of Wales Hotel Gift Shop $5.00. British Columbia Provincial fishing service to Crypt Landing and other Sunrise Sportswear - Tamarack Mall WHERE TO EAT permits are also sold at the Information destinations 859-2362. Centre. The Brass Shack Touch The Earth Boutique & Gifts Kentucky Fried Chicken - Take Out, Village Gifts - Bayshore Inn Windflower Ave. EMERGENCIES SPORTING SUPPLYS AND HARDWARE Waterton General Store - Tamarack Mall Kiimorey Lodge - Licensed, open year round. Waterton Pharmacy Koffee Shoppe - Bayshore Inn. • First Aid: Contact a Park Warden at 859- Pat's Texico and Cycle Rental - Corner of Waterton Sports and Leisure - Tamarack Kootenai Brown Dining Room; Bayshore Inn - 2477 or through the Information Centre. Mount View Rd. and Windflower Ave.. Also available from most park staffed Mall Licensed Windy Weather Kites - Tamarack Mall New Frank's Restaurant. facilities. Waterton General Store - Tamarack Mall • Ambulance Emergency: 859-2636. Pearl's Bakery - Windflower Avenue SCENIC LAUNCH TOURS Pearl's Patio Cafe - open year round. • Police: R.C.M.P. located at the corner of Waterton Sports & Leisure • Tamarack Mall Waterton Avenue and Cameron Falls Waterton Inter-Nation Cruises - 859-2362 Prince of Wales Hotel Dining Room Drive. Phone 859-2244 or Zenith 50000 Windy Weather Kites - Tamarack Mall For schedule, inquire at Park Information Licensed. (24 hours). Bureau or at ticket booth located at the Sweet Pickins Candy Store. • Fire: Contact a Park Warden or phone marina. The Big Scoop. Tourist Cafe 859-2222; for forest fire, 859-2352 or SERVICE STATIONS 859-2477. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Tootsie's Ice Cream and Drinks - Windflower Ave. • Hospitals: Cardston - (403) 653-4411; ESSO "self serve" Gas Bar - Tamarack Mali Anglican - Windflower Avenue Waterton Bakery. Pincher Creek • (403) 627-3333. Pat's Texaco and Cycle Rental - Corner of Catholic - Fountain Avenue Waterton Golf Course Restaurant - Licensed Mount View & Windflower Ave. L.D.S. - Corner of Windflower and Clematis Zum Burger Haus. NEAREST COMMUNITIES Shell Service Station - Windflower Ave. Avenue • Cardston • 45 km. (28 miles) east on United - Clematis Avenue BIKE ft BOAT RENTALS Highway 5. • Mountain View - 20 km. (12 miles) east LODGING OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES Cameron Lake rowboats, canoes, on Highway 5. paddleboats; fishing gear to rent or buy. • Pincher Creek • 50 km. (30 miles) north Aspen-Windflower Motel (403) 859-2255 or Alpine Stables - Horse rentals and guides Pat's Texaco and Cycle Rental. on Highway 6. Toll Free AB, B.C. & Sask. 1 -800-661 -8069. 859-2462 • Twin Butte • 25 km. (15 miles) north on Bayshore Inn (403) 859-2211 or Toll Free Banking Service • Upstairs in Caribou Clothes BOOK STORE - PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Highway 6. AB, B.C. & Sask. 1-800-661-8080 Bayshore Convention Centre - Convention -PHARMACY Crandell Lodge Motel (403) 859-2288 and Family reunions NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUNDS ft El Cortez Motel (403) 859-2366 Phone 859-2211 or Toll Free in AB, B.C. & Waterton General Store • Tamarack Mall FACILITIES Emerald Bay Motel (403) 859-2620 Sask. 1-800-661 -8080 Waterton Natural History Association Kiimorey Lodge - Open year round (403) F. Stop Camera and Books Tamarack Mall Bookstore - Located in Park Information • Townsite Campground: 238 sites, 859-2334 or Tol Free AB, B.C. & Sask. 1- Itussiststukiopi Coin-op Laundrette and Centre and the Heritage Centre including 96 fully serviced; no open fires. 800-661-8069 Exposures 24 Hr. Film Developing and Waterton Pharmacy Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987 — 3 Waterton Park The Waterton Natural History Association wmmm Interpretive Programs The Waterton Natural History Association Last year, as a result of a contest, we is a non-profit organization dedicated to chose a logo for our Heritage Centre which Spring Program - May 16 - June 25 p.m. in both theatres. Join us at either the depicts the mountains and water, bear grass, Falls Theatre (townsite) or Crandell Theatre further the understanding and appropriate Indoor Theatre Programs - A park interpreter and the big horn sheep. This logo is now (Crandell Campground). use of Waterton Lakes National Park. will entertain you with 60 minutes of slides, The Waterton Natural History Association available on our new lapel pin or stick-on stories or perhaps a movie. Find out more International Peace Park Hike - A12 km (7.5 produces and sells a variety of books, label. about Waterton! Join us at the Falls Theatre, miles) full day hike from Waterton townsite publications and other items at locations Among its new publications, the W.N.H.A. across from Cameron Falls and only a short to Goat Haunt, U.S.A., adjacent to fiord-like throughout the park and through a mail order has a new guide book "Short Hikes and walk from the Townsite Campground. Upper Waterton Lake. Held only on service. Proceeds from sales are used to Strolls in Waterton Lakes National Park;" a Programs start at 8:00 p.m. and will be held Saturdays, please meet your American and support research, educational/interpretation self-guiding nature brochure of Bertha Falls Saturday, May 16th and June 20th. Canadian park interpreter guides at 10:00 activities, cultural preservation and Trail; informative brochure of Oil City and a a.m. at the Bertha Trailhead (just past specialized equipment needs for Waterton pamphlet about Waterton's Bears. Another 1 Bear's Hump Hike - Join us for a 2 km, 1 /2 Cameron Falls). First hike of the season will Lakes National Park and its visitors. excellent new book we will be featuring, hour hike (return) up the Bear's Hump at be on Saturday, June 27th. Be sure to bring A long-term goal of the Waterton Natural "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th and June a lunch, water, rain gear, and money for the History Association is to develop a visitor Ben Gadd. 21 st. The trail is fairly steep but we'll keep a return boat trip. You'll be back in Waterton centre for Waterton Lakes National Park. The slow pace. Your efforts will be rewarded by a by supper-time! area of land adjacent to the Old Firehall will magnificent view of Waterton's tapestry of be used for the future facility. The architect's prairie, lakes and mountains! Other events - Starting June 26th and Conceptual Design is soon to be released. continuing all summer, park interpreters will The W.N.H.A. is continuing a fund-raising be representing talks, special events, programme for the future centre and Our Regular Program - Starts June 26th children's programs and guided walks at donations are welcome. Indoor Theatre Programs - Park interpreters various locations throughout the park. Ask will be presenting 45-60 minutes of narrated at the Information Centre for details or check slides and/or demonstrations, stories and bulletin boards outside interpretive theatre The Show Is On! perhaps even a movie every evening at 8:30 entrances. Waterton's mountains may still be resting a little dull and ratty. They're definitely not under a blanket of snow but a large part of the sleek, majestic specimens we will see the park is awake and greeting the cool, wet, later in the summer! Poachers Under Fire windy days of spring. A freshness is in the air, tinged with the sweet scent of balsam If you do crave a little majesty now, head out to the marshy area just west of the park While you are enjoying the numerous sheep butchered to feed the vanity and greed of poplar. Visitors are arriving - the show is on! gate, on the north side of the road. On a and deer to be seen in Waterton this time of unscrupulous collectors." hydro pole-top platform reigns an osprey on year, you'll be comforted to know that As early as March this year, many fuzzy its huge nest of sticks. Actually, there are a changes in the Canadian Parks Act are being "Unambivalent" may be an understatement prairie crocuses have already pushed their pair of ospreys here which return each year made to further protect wildlife. Poachers when the proposed maximum fine for way from soil to sun. Through April, May and to raise their young. Watch for these large, will be less delighted though, as our poaching specific trophy and endangered June they will be joined by an array of brown and white birds attending their nest or Environment Minister, Tom McMillan, has species is $150,000 and possibly, a jail wildflowers which will splash the prairies and soaring over their watery kingdom in search proposed tough, new anti-poaching term! Just the same, with a combined force lower mountain slopes with colour. Go for a of fish. measures. of only 225 full time and 150 seasonal Park prairie ramble and enjoy carpets of pink Wardens available to patrol the 180,000 shooting stars, golden yellow bells, mauve "The wildlife in our parks are highly square kilometers which make up our 32 prairie crocuses and later, blue-purple lark­ A more subtle bird show is being played out vulnerable to well-organized and well- national parks, increased'fines are only a spurs and sunny balsamroot flowers. Strung in forest, field and lakeside throughout the financed criminals," the Minister said. "In a first step. A national chief warden has been along lower mountain trails you'll easily find park - spring bird migration. This year's first society where the head of a big horn sheep designated to co-ordinate law enforcement clematis flowers but you'll have to search robins and bluebirds were seen in the first brings a black market price of $50,000 and efforts and Park Wardens will be receiving carefully for the calypso orchid! week of March! It's mating season, so many a falcon fetches $20,000, the current sophisticated training and more high-tech migrants are decked out in their best dress to maximum fines of $500 are little more than monitoring devices. Comments and further Not so shy is the inquisitive little Columbia impress the ladies. A great spot to watch for a license to profiteer. We intend to send suggestions are presently being gathered Ground Squirrel (often erroneously called a songbirds as they feed and flirt their way would-be offenders an unambivalent signal: from Park Wardens across the country. gopher). This fellow with the rusty chin and northward is Linnet Lake. They are we will not permit our parks' wildlife, a vital Hopefully we will see fewer problems with nose is busy gathering food and preparing especially prone to seek shelter there on part of our country's heritage, to be poaching of our wildlife in the near future. "home" for the new generation to come. blustery days when the wind is blowing from Listening to their sharp 'eeps' will become a the southwest. regular part of your day. These are just a smattering of the ways you You may also see other mammals such as can enjoy Waterton in the spring. The show Information? bighorn sheep and mule deer. They're is colourful and lively. But Waterton is open enjoying the fresh spring growth of valley year-round so you don't have to wait until General park information and backcountry plants. Not so fresh looking themselves, this spring or summer to visit. Come anytime! You can obtain information about Waterton permits available. Phone (403) 859-2262. is their shedding season so their fur may look There's a show each season! Lakes National Park from a number of sources: Heritage Centre: Located in the townsite on Waterton Avenue. This facility is run by the Canada's Coldest Park Park Information Centre: The Centre is Waterton Natural History Association and located on the right side (northwest) of the includes its bookstore, exhibits and a family main Waterton road, just opposite the Prince activity corner. Information on natural and When We're Open! Canada now has 32 national parks! An of Wales hill and just before you reach the cultural history of the park and southwest agreement was signed last autumn to create townsite. This is the best source of general Alberta region is available. Phone (403) 859- the Ellesmere Island National Park Reserve. park information and orientation to park and 2691. Waterton Lakes A national park reserve has the same townsite services and facilities. Information protected status as a national park, except is also available on hiking and camping Park Gate and Campground Kiosks: National Park its establishment does not affect native land (including backcountry and fishing permits). information on park services/facilities and negotiations. The mountains, glaciers and Use our fascinating 3-D relief map to plan the park interpretive program is available on fiords of this arctic park combine to create 39,500 square kilometers of spectacular your drive or hike in Waterton-Glacier. As for request. Park Entrance Gate - May 13 scenery. It's also home to arctic hare, musk park maps, brochures and the interpretive Campgrounds (all) - May 13 oxen, Peary caribou and polar bears. Visitors program schedule. Phone (403) 859-2445. Interpretive Theatres: Theatres are located in Information Bureau - May 13 will have to be hardy travellers though, the Crandell Campground (across from 'E' Heritage Centre - May 15 Park Administration Office: Located in the section) and near Cameron Falls. Information park is located 2,500 km northeast of Swimming Pool - June 12 Yellowknife - in some of Canada's most townsite on Waterton Avenue and open 8:00 on the park's interpretive program is posted Chief Mountain Customs - May 15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays year-round. on bulletin boards outside theatre entrances. northerly lands! 4 - Waterton/Glacier Guide. May-June, 1987 IN-PARK SERVICES AND FACIUTIES

LODGING GAS STATIONS LAKE McDONALD LODGE ft MOTEL* June 5 through Sept. 14 HOTEL* June 4 through Sept. 14 Lake McDonald Lodge Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. RISING SUN MOTOR INN ftCABINS * June 13 through Sept. 8 Open 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. SWIFTCURRENT MOTOR INN ft CABINS* June 20 through Sept. 8 and 1.00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. VILLAGE INN (Apgar)* May 22 through Sept. 14 Rising Sun Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. APGAR VILLAGE LODGE (Res. 406-888-5484) May 1 through Sept. 28 Eddie's Campstore (Apgar) Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Glacier Park Lodge GLACIER PARK LODGE* June 4 through Sept. 14 Open 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL* June 5 through Sept. 14 and 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. •Operated by Glacier Park, Inc. Call 406-226-5551 for reservations. In Montana, call toll- SCENIC LAUNCH TOURS free 800-332-9351. Operated by Glacier Park Boat Company, 406-732-4480. Narrated boat tours of park lakes. Starting dates may change due to weather. HIGH COUNTRY CHALETS DEPARTURE TIME with * indicates Park Naturalist on trip: none before June. ft . Accessible by hiking or horseback only. LAKE McDONALD LODGE. The 45-minute cruise departs at 10:30,1:30,3:00,4:30, and Open July 1; close Labor Day. Meals and lodging available by reservation. Contact Belton 7:30* (Sunset Cruise). Starts June 5 Chalets, West Glacier, MT 59936, 408-888-5511. A la carte food service available 11 ST. MARY LAKE (at Rising Sun). One-hour cruise departs at 9:00*, 11:00*. 2:00*, a.m. to 5 p.m. 4:00*. and 7:00 (Sunset Cruise). Starts mid-June. SWIFTCURRENT/JOSEPHINE LAKES (at Many Glacier). Total time slightly more than one FOOD AND BEVERAGE hour. Departs hotel dock at 9:00*, 11:00*, 1:30, 2:15, 4:00, and 7:00 (Sunset Cruise; only). Starts June 4. DMir46R6&JiJJs LAKE. The 45-minute cruise departs at 10:30,1:00*. 2:30, and 3:30. Starts June 4. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Lake McDonald Lodge 7:00-9:00 12:00-2:00 5:30-9:00 WATERTON LAKE CRUISES Many Glacier Hotel 7:00-9:00 12:00-1:30 5:00-9:00 Eddie's Restaurant Waterton inter-Nation Shoreline Cruise Company, 403-859-2362. Narrated tours of (ApQ«r) 7:00-11:30 11:30-9:00 11:30-9:00 Waterton Lake from the townsite to Goat Haunt, 2 hours with Vi hour stop at Montana Glacier Park Lodge 7:00-9:00 12:00-2:00 6:00-9:00 Visitor Center. Starts June 19. 7:00-9:00 12:00-2:00 Prince of Wales Hotel 5:30-9:30 Leave Waterton Arrive Goat Leave Goat Arrive Waterton COFFEESHOPS AND SNACK BARS Haunt Haunt Lake McDonald 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:10 a.m. Many Glacier (Heidi's) 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 12:00 Noon Rising Sun 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Swiftcurrent 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Two Medicine (6/15) 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. *7:00p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:40 p.m. Eddie's Restaurant (Apgar) 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. * June 27 - August 31 only Glacier Park Lodge (Teepee)i 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Prince of Wales Hotel (Tea Room) 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. RENTAL BOATS COCKTAIL LOUNGES APGAR BOAT DOCK: (May 31-Sept. 7) Canoes, rowboats, motorboats with AVz, 6 and 10 Lake McDonald Lodge (Stockade Lounge) Open 11:30 a.m. to Midnight hp motors. (Fishing rods for sale or rent). Many Glacier Hotel Lounges (Swiss Room, St. Moritz) Open 11:30 to 9:00 p.m. LAKE McDONALD LODGE: (June 10-Sept. 14) Rowboats, motorboats with 5V2 hp motors. Village Pizza Pub (Apgar-Beer and Wine) 9:30 p.m. to Midnight MANY GLACIER HOTEL: (June 8-Sept. 14) Canoes, rowboats. Glacier Park Lodge (Medicine Lounge) Open 11:30 a.m. to Midnight TWO MEDICINE: (June 14-Sept. 7) Canoes, rowboats, motorboats with electric motors. 12 noon to Midnight Prince of Wales Hotel (Windsor Room) Apgar operated by Lake McDonald Boat Company, 406-888-5227. All others operated by (Closed Sunday) Glacier Park Boat Company.

GIFTS. BOOKS AND LITERATURE HORSEBACK RIDES Wrangler-conducted trail rides of various lengths are operated by Glacier Park Outfitters, Lake McDonald Lodge Open 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Inc. and leave from: Open June 10 - Labor Day, weather permitting. Lake McDonald Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MANY GLACIER HOTEL CORRAL (406-732-5597) Many Glacier Hotel Open 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. One-hour ride Whenever horses are available Rising Sun Campstore \ Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two-hour ride 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Two Medicine Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Three-hour ride 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Swiftcurrent Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All-day ride 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. The Cedar Tree (Apgar) Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LAKE MCDONALD LODGE CORRAL (406-888-5670) - the Schoolhouse (Apgar) Open 10:00 a.m. to 8:0,0 p.m. Two-hour ride 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Glacier Park Lodge Open 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Three-hour ride 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Prince of Wales Hotel Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All-day ride 8:30 a.m. APGAR CORRAL (406-888-5522) At new location near West Entrance CAMPER SERVICES One-hour ride 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. GROCERY STORES, FISHING AND CAMPING SUPPLES Two-hour ride 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Six-hour ride 9:00 a.m. Lake McDonald Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wagon Ride (call for time) Rising Sun Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Swiftcurrent Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two Medicine Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CAMPER WOOD APGAR CAMPGROUND Eddie's Campstore (Apgar) Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Available at Eddie's Campstore) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. AVALANCHE AND SPRAGUE CREEK CAMPGROUNDS BACKPACKING GUIDE SERVICE (Available at Lake McDonald Campstore & Service Station) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Glacier Wilderness Guides, Box 535, West Glacier, MT 59936, 406-888-5333, can lead ST. MARY CAMPGROUND trips into Glacier's backcountry for two to seven days. Combination raft-hike trips avail­ (Available at Rising Sun Campstore & Service Station) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND able. Camping equipment available for rent. Guided day trips available to the high country (Available at Swiftcurrent Campstore) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays; with boat trip around St. Mary Lake on Saturdays. TWO MEDICINE CAMPGROUND (Available at Two Medicine Campstore) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. FOR DETAILS ON ABOVE SERVICES, CONSULT BROCHURES AVAILABLE AT VISITOR CENTERS. PRIVATE FACILITIES ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE PARK. MISCELLANEOUS BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP at Many Glacier Hotel BICYCLE RENTAL at Village Inn (Apgar) SHOWERS/LAUNDRY at Swiftcurrent and Rising Sun Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987-5 Visitor Centers

St. Mary Visitor Center - May Logan Pass Visitor Center - 23 to June 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opens June 6 through June 19, June 20 through summer, 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. depending on a.m. to 9:30 p.m. road and weather conditions. Located at east entrance to the June 20 through summer, 9 park near the village of St. a.m. to 6 p.m. Mary. Located at Continental Divide on Phone 406-732-4424 Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Apgar Visitor Center - open daily from May CAMPGROUNDS 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting June Apgar June 1 (fee Collection) 14, hours will be extended to 8:00 p.m. The Camping all year Visitor Center is located in Apgar Village, 2 Avalanche Julyl miles (3km) from the west entrance. Early Bowman Lake May 15 season slide programs begin June 14 at the Bowman Creek June 1 - no fee McDonald Lodge Auditorium (9:00 p.m.), and Cut Bank Junel at the Apgar Amphitheater (9:30 p.m.). A full Fish Creek June 12 program schedule begins June 20. For Kintla Lake May 15 Grizzly NPS photo additional information on programs and early Logging Creek May 15 season hikes, call 888-5441, extension Many Glacier Junel 313. Quartz Creek May 15 Rising Sun Junel Wildlife and you Services of Worship River May 15 - no fee 4:30 p.m. Saturday Memorial Day to Labor Sprague Creek Junel is not recommended. By making noise - bells, May and June in Glacier are exciting Day - Apgar Campground St. Mary Lake Junel talking, whistling - as you walk, you alert all months for wildlife observations. Animals are 8:00 a.m. Catholic Communion Service - Two Medicine Junel animals to your presence, avoiding a frequently seen feeding in the meadows or Lake McDonald - June to Sept. moving from winter to summer haunts. Bears surprise encounter. If you do see a bear, are introducing their cubs to the world and, maintain a prudent distance and allow the in June, newborn eik and deer can be seen bear to go its way. If an animal approaches with their mothers. you, do not run, as this might provoke more This is also a time to be more cautious aggressive behavior. Back slowly around the animals, as the adults are very away—climb a tree only if you have plenty of Tick Talk protective of their young. To enjoy seeing time. Bears can very quickly cover a lot of wildlife without endangering yourself or ground. As a final resort, fall down, curl into One obstacle you may face during spring pretty creatures. Indeed, it is hard to think of disturbing the animals, here are a few tips to a ball and play dead. Unlikely as that sounds, hiking is the infamous Rocky Mountain wood anything good to say about ticks, for they are remember: FOR YOUR WELL-BEING and the it has been known to discourage more tick, Dermacentor andersonl. Ticks are not parasites that attach themselves to humans welfare of the animals, observe all wildlife aggressive behavior on the part of a bear. and various animals, to suck their blood. from a distance, preferably from the security Backpackers are especially vulnerable to of your car. ALL BEARS ARE POTENTIALLY wildlife-related hazards. Always obtain a But ticks should also not be feared if you HAZARDOUS. Approaching, molesting or permit before leaving for the backcountry. learn more about them. For instance... feeding them is foolhardy, dangerous and Consider using only foods with little odor. illegal. Keep a clean camp and cook only in the CAMPERS — Be especially careful to keep designated food preparation area. Hoist all a clean camp. Place all garbage in the food out of reach on the food pole provided in • Ticks lurk on low vegetation, grass and bearproof garbage cans. All food, including developed backcountry campgrounds or on a shrubbery, waiting for an animal to brush ice chests and stoves when not needed, rope tied between two tall trees. against them. Stay on cleared trails and should be locked in the trunk of your car. Please report all bear sightings and away from areas frequented by deer and Animals that become accustomed to incidents to a Ranger. This information is bighorn sheep and you may avoid them. human-related food sources may lose their valuable in determining management actions • After hiking in May or June, check for fear of man and become dangerous. to ensure the safety of all park visitors and ticks on your clothing and body, BACKPACKERS & HIKERS - Hiking alone the perpetuation of our wildlife populations. especially around the neck and head region. • Only female ticks engorge themselves with blood. They need this protein to lay Beauty Hides Hazards eggs. Waterton/Glacier Times • Ticks usually take a while before

PuMshed Jointly by the Blader and Waterton Natural History attaching themselves, and do not seem Your visit to Waterton/Glacier includes an Associations and the parka' Interpretation services for the U.S. to like the body odours of some people. National Park Service and Parks Canada. inherent risk of injury or even death. The 1M7.N0.1 Edttedoy • If you find an attached tick, place thumb level of risk varies with your activity and May-June C.B.leeeau E.C.Seetey and forefinger over the top of the tick, location. The beauty of the parks hides J.JeNco slightly pinching your skin, and puli the hazards which can be difficult to recognize. tick out very slowly. The tick should Information on the hazards is available at come off quite easily with what looks like visitor contact stations. Your safety cannot a small piece of dandruff attached to its be guaranteed, so please be informed and jaws. The spot may feel itchy for a while, use good judgment. but that is quite normal. Swab with antiseptic if you wish. CAUSES OF FATALITIES AT WATERTON/ • Instances of disease transmission by GLACIER IN THE LAST 10 YEARS wood ticks in this area are very rare. If you do experience a severe local reaction Falls 10 or feelings of drowsiness and lack of co­ Drownings 10 ordination, consult a doctor as soon as Heart Attacks 8 possible. Vehicle Accidents 5 • Ticks are only common in localized areas Bears 5 for a few weeks in April, May and June. Miscellaneous 5 Mountain Goat in Glacier National Park, Montana. NPS photo It sounds a little gruesome, but it really isn't. 6 - Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987 HUCKLEBERRY MOUNTAIN TRAIL. Did you Picnic Area or Many Glacier Hotel. know that fire is essential for survival of HANGING GARDENS. Follow this 2.5 mile many plants and animals? Take a walk '"aO u (2 km) trail through an alpine ecosystem and through the burn, a fairly easy 0.6 mile (1 • AT • Nature at your own pace watch for marmots and mountain goats. km), and discover the way fire plays a Begins at the Logan Pass Visitor Center. natural role in the environment. Begins at CAMAS CREEK INTERPRETIVE TOUR. A10 overlook west of Camas Creek Entrance v.../ Huckleberry Mountain Trail. Begins near Sun Point Picnic Area. mile (16 km) self-guiding auto tour along Station. Avalanche Picnic Area. SWIFTCURRENT LAKE NATURE TRAIL. Camas Creek Road succession from old TRAIL OF CEDARS. Enjoy a short 0.3 mile SUN POINT NATURE TRAIL. Acquaint your­ Experience the serene joy of Swiftcurrent cedar forests through moderately old spruce/ (0.5 km) trail through old cedar/hemlock for­ self with the geology, plants and animals of Lake and find out about beavers, geology fir trees to young lodgepole pine and finally, a est to Avalanche Gorge. Compare this Glacier and their delicate but everchanging and forest succession on this 2.6 mile (4.2 recent forest fire. Roadside exhibits along the "adult" forest to the "young" forest of the balance. This 1 mile (1.5 km) walk begins at km) self-guiding trail. Begins at Many Glacier way explain what you see.

'Punching through' One-Day Explorations Early in April each year, snow removal Whether you are still waiting for the Going- operations begin in the low country, in to-the-Sun Road to open over Logan Pass or This summer the Glacier Institute is offering j^^**v*> preparation for the influx of visitors. To have are driving the road and enjoying the a series of six one-day exploration classes in M*A the Going-to-the-Sun Road open over Logan immense piles of snow, remember the long Glacier Park: Pass by early June, it is necessary to begin hours and hazardous working conditions, the Birds of Glacier June 20 snow removal on the 15-mile "hill section" park crews face to "punch through." Maps and Compass July 11 by mid-April. Opening the road in spring is Wildlife Tracking July 18 the most hazardous work of the park's eight- •p^i Discovering Wildflowers July 19 man snow removal crew. In April, the crew Sketching for the Beginner August 1 starts to make its way to Logan Pass, Stars and Stories August 8 starting with bulldozers to remove the bulk of These classes are open to anyone who the material. End loaders and rotary plows would like to learn more about Glacier Park. Institute brochure at any visitor center and then clean up the remaining four to six feet Children accompanied by adults and entire mail your registration form. Registrations are of snow on the roadway. families are welcome. Cost of these one-day welcome up to the day of the class on a classes is $15 for individuals, $25 for two space available basis. If time is short call Clearing the snow is hampered by the family members, $6 each additional family (406) 752-5222 or (406) 888-5215 after June 19. many avalanches sliding from the Garden member. To register, pick up a Glacier Wall. The deepest snow is encountered just £__J [:»' east of Logan Pass where the prevailing The Institute also offers a variety of field winds cause a "Big Drift" 50-70 feet deep. classes for college credit: To determine the exact location of the road Clearing Sun Road in Glacier National beneath the Big Drift, surveying must be Park near Logan Pass at Rimrock Teaching in the Outdoors June 26-28 done. May 24,1983. Mel Ruder photo The North For Country July 7-10 Beginning Photography July 11-12 (Sess. A) August 1 -2 (Sess. B) Clearing Boundary People of the Mountain World July 13-15 Advanced Photography This summer the International Boundary July 16-19 Mountains, Valleys and Glaciers One Moment, Please Commission will oversee the clearing of the July 20-24 Alpine Wildflowers boundary swath between Glacier Park and July 25-26 A Glacier National Park experience can be Glacier's Grizzlies a rewarding one enhanced by understanding Canada. The commission is obligated by a July 25-26 (Sess. A) and learning as much as you can about the 1925 Treaty to insure that the monuments August 8-9 (Sess. B) park and its environment. are in good condition and the boundary vista Forest, Tundra and Prairie July 27-31 FOR YOUR SAFETY is open. In order to minimize the disturbance Fire Ecology August 3-4 Take a moment to inform yourself about: Roadside Geology to visitors and wildlife, park crews will carry August 5-7 1. Bean Glacier's Wildlife 2. Boating out the work. August 10-14 3. Safe drinking water Glacial Dynamics August 14-17 4. Ticks The last two clearings in 1955 and 1968 5. Hiking and climbing safety Brochures available at any park visitor involved spraying herbicides which spread after June 19: P.O. Box 527 West Glacier, 6. Pet regulations center or write: Glacier Institute, P.O. Box beyond the desired width. Clearing with MT. 59936 - (406) 888-5215. 7. Traffic and motor vehicle restrictions 1457, Kalispell, MT. (406) 752-5222 or 8. Camping-Backcountry chain and brushing saws was chosen as an 9. Bicycling alternative, although there will be some Detailed information on the subjects are noise associated with the work. The project available at Visitor Centers and Ranger Sta­ tions. is scheduled to begin June 1 with some of EMERGENCY? Call 888-5407 (West) the early work camps in the northwest and Vehicle Limits 732-4401 (East) northeast portions supplied by helicopter. Except for landing at inaccessible All vehicles having a width in excess of 8 feet in length. Owners of vehicles with towed monuments, no flying will be done in the feet (this includes extended mirrors, etc.) units with a combined overall size that Waterton Valley. All work should be and an overall combined length of 30 feet are exceeds this limitation may park their towed units temporarily at the Sun Point and completed this fall. prohibited on the Going-to-the-Sun Road during the months of July and August Avalanche pullouts, or in one of the regular between Avalanche Campground on the campgrounds on either side of the Park, west side of the Park, and Sun Point on the while they continue on their tour to the other west side of the Park, the rest of the season, side and return. Such arrangments must be the maximum size is 8 feet in width and 35 made with a Park Ranger.

Opening day to, June 30.

Bighorn Mountain Sheep NPS photo 35 FEET 35 FEET Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987 - 7 Springtime floating

Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest are separated by the Flathead River which forms a natural boundary between the two agencies. Winding its way past mountains and forests, the Flathead River is a favorite recreation area for floaters, fishermen and other recreationists. Realizing the need to preserve this free-flowing river system, Congress added 219 miles of the Flathead River's three forks to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1976. in May and June when the snow melts in the high country and empties into the streams and rivers, the Flathead rises to its peak level. During this period, only experienced floaters or professional boatmen may choose to float certain segments of the river system which are navigable. Once a trip has begun, a floater is on his own. No one else is there to make sure that everything will go smoothly and safely. Adequate preparation before a trip will help for a very successful journey. The floater should thoroughly plan his trip, whether it is a short day excursion or an for running them or portaging around them expedition of some duration. It is a good idea before making a commitment to run the Blue Grouse Danny On photo to leave the trip itinerary with someone in rapids. case of emergency. Once a trip begins, Portions of the river system lie adjacent to adhering to the trip plan is a cautionary private ownership. Visitors should respect measure. private landowners' rights by using only It is good practice to learn where known those shore areas publicly owned and hazards may be encountered. Fallen trees or designated for public use. sweepers in the river can capsize or damage Visitors desiring more information on the a boat. Floaters should constantly be alert for river may purchase "The Three Forks of the Glacier Natural their appearance. Floaters should scout Flathead River," or contact nearest Forest rapids from the shore and develop a strategy Service or Park Service information station. History Association

Browning Museum A non-profit organization, cooperating with a broad public understanding of the plant and the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and animal life, geology, history, Indians and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service related subjects. Life memberships are The eastern boundary of Glacier National in the interpretive programs of Glacier $10.00. Park is bordered by the Blackfeet Indian National Park, the National Bison Range, For a list of publications, ask at any Visitor Reservation. Take time to go to Browning to Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site and the Center or send a self-addressed stamped visit the Museum of the Plains Indian. Open Flathead National Forest. The Association envelope to: Glacier Natural History Assoc, May on weekdays only, 10 to 4:30 p.m. offers at nominal cost publications to develop Inc., West Glacier, Mont. 59936. June daily 9 to 5:00 p.m. There are no fees.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Peter Jemison New York State Seneca Indian. Mid-June starts the Summer Sales.

Museum of the Plains Indians and Crafts Center photo Transportation Crossing the border to and from If crossing the International Border, visitors should note the following hours of Park service for border stations near Glacier There is no regularly scheduled commer­ National Park. cial bus line serving Glacier. Rental cars are Chief Mountain (on eastern park border): available in both East and West Glacier, and June 1 -September 14,7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Glacier Park International Airport, or Leth- Piegan (north of Babb, MT on Hwy. 89): bridge, Alta. Visitors arriving by train and May 16-October 31, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. staying in concessioner operated lodges in November 1 -May 15,9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Glacier can make arrangements with Trail Creek (on western park border): June concessioner to be picked up and trans­ NPS photo 4-0ctober 31,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ported to those facilities. Summer Greyhound RoosvMe (north of Whitefish, MT on Hwy. Bus service is available to Waterton through Little Chief Mountain and the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Here yesterday, today 93): Year around, 8 a.m. to 12 midnight. Pincher Creek, Alta. and tomorrow. 8 - Waterton/Glacier Guide, May-June, 1987

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