Glacier National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk NPS PHOTO AUGUST 2018 RANGER-LED ACTIVITY GUIDE However you choose to experience the park, Glacier National Park has a ranger-led program designed just for you. Join us in exploring the natural and cultural resources of the park. Ranger-led programs include a variety of guided hikes, talks, boat tours, drop-in programs, and more. Park partners also offer a great selection of fee-based programs. Use this guide to plan your experience today.

August Highlights

Become a Junior Ranger Apgar Nature Center Glacier’s Spectacular Night Sky

The Junior Ranger Program is an enjoyable way Families visiting Glacier National Park often seek Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park has in all its glory using sophisticated telescopes. for kids and families to learn how to keep Glacier unique experiences and activities. The Apgar been designated an International Dark Sky Park by Check the program listings in the Lake McDonald National Park wild and beautiful. Nature Center, located in Apgar Village, provides the International Dark Sky Association. and St. Mary sections of this guide for times and exciting learning opportunities designed specifically locations. Stop by the Apgar, St. Mary, or Visitor for families, including hands-on exhibits, youth- Glacier National Park, in collaboration with the Centers, or the Apgar Nature Center, and pick up based activities, and ranger-led programs. Glacier National Park Conservancy, International Two special star parties are scheduled at Logan a free Junior Ranger Activity Booklet. There is a Whether you want to touch a grizzly bear’s claw, Dark Sky Association, NPS Night Sky Program, Pass on the evenings of August 10 and 17. pre-reader version of the booklet for our youngest feel a wolf’s pelt, hold a fossil, or discover other and Big Sky Astronomy Club, provides parkwide Tickets must be obtained in advance at either junior rangers. Children (and maybe parents too) park treasures, the Apgar Nature Center offers night time viewing events, as well as daytime the Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers bookstores will be challenged to complete the activities and something special for all ages and interests. viewing of the sun. These programs allow one day before the event. earn an official Glacier Junior Ranger Badge. 10 am to 4 pm daily, through August 26 participants an opportunity to see the night sky

Accessibility Native America Speaks Programs on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation

Glacier strives to provide meaningful experiences Cultural Presentation at the Museum of the Native America Speaks at the Blackfeet Native America Speaks at Chewing Black to all park visitors. Accessible options are available Plains Indian Heritage Center and Art Gallery Bones Campground for ranger-led activities. In addition to wheelchair August 8 - Āasāisst·ṫǒ Language Society August 16 - Ernie Heavy Runner August 14 - Edwin “Sooney” Little Plume Sr. accessible offerings (see program lists), assistive August 22 - Ernie Heavy Runner Join Ernie Heavy Runner of the Blackfeet Nation as August 28 - Mason Runs Through III listening devices are available for all ranger- Experience the Blackfeet culture through language, he shares Blackfeet cultural histories and traditions. Join members of the Blackfeet Nation as they share led programs. Devices for programs can be games, song, and art. An admission fee is charged. 1:30 pm their cultural histories and traditions. reserved at visitor centers 48 hours in advance. 1:30 pm 45 minutes 7:30 pm A sign language interpreter may be available by 1 hour Blackfeet Heritage Center and Art Gallery 45 minutes contacting [email protected] at least two Museum of the Plains Indian Located next to the Museum of the Plains Indian Chewing Black Bones Campground weeks in advance of your visit. Browning, Montana on Highway 2, in Browning, Montana 6.2 miles north of St. Mary, on Highway 89

Glacier Institute

The Glacier Institute provides hands-on, field- based educational adventures. The classrooms are A Sampling of Courses Offered in August the mountain trails and vast river basins that are Alpine Behavior 8/11 $65 home to more than 1,100 species of native plants, over 270 species of birds, and nearly 70 species Of Bears and Berries 8/12 $65 of mammals. Instructors are recognized experts in Family Adventures: Alpine Mysteries* 8/12-14 $310 adults/$270 child their fields, published authors, wildlife biologists, Geology of Valley 8/20-23 $325 college professors, naturalists, and teachers. Passion for Pikas 8/25 $65 (406) 755-1211 Beginning Landscapes in Watercolor 8/25 $65 [email protected] www.glacierinstitute.org COURTESY GLACIER INSTITUTE * Lodging and Meals Included

Glacier Park Boat Company Guided Tours and Hikes

Glacier Park Boat Company offers scenic boat Grinnell Valley Boat Tour & Hike Two Medicine Lake Boat Tour & Hike tours, some with optional guided hikes. Tour Take a relaxing cruise on Swiftcurrent Lake and Cruise on scenic Two Medicine Lake followed by an lengths and prices vary by location. Boat tours are Lake Josephine (0.25-mile walk over a moderate optional walk to beautiful Twin Falls. available at Lake McDonald Lodge, Two Medicine, hill is required between the lakes) followed by an Fee: $13.75 adults; $6.75 children ages 4-12; free , and Rising Sun. optional walk to spectacular Grinnell Lake. for ages 3 and younger. Hike dependent on trail Reservations are highly recommended. Fee: $27.50 adults; $13.75 children ages 4-12; free conditions. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in for ages 3 and younger. Daily 1 pm and 3 pm advance. Limited same-day tickets are available on Hike dependent on trail conditions. 2½ to 3 hours, easy 1.8-mile (2.9 km) hike a walk-up basis. Reservations can be made online Daily 9 am and 2 pm Two Medicine Boat Dock at www.glacierparkboats.com or by calling 3½ to 4 hours, easy 2.5-mile (3.2 km) hike (406) 257-2426. Boat Dock Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Two Medicine Lake Boat Tour NPS PHOTO Lake McDonald Valley W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 am Avalanche Lake Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9:00 am Under the Conifers Walk • • • • • 9:30 am Creekside Stroll • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9:30 am Rocky Point Ramble • • • • • • • • • 10:00 am Apgar Nature Center (open 10 am to 4 pm) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10:00 am Junior Ranger Explorers Walk • • • • • • • • • • • 10:00 am Nurturing Native Plants Walking Tour • • • • 10:30 am Creatures in the Creek • • • 10:30 am Wildlife Encounters Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11:30 am Junior Ranger Discovery Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1:30 pm Amazing Animals Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1:30 pm Lake McDonald Boat Tour • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1:45 pm Wildlife Encounters Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2:00 pm Johns Lake Loop Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2:00 pm Sculpting the Landscape Walk • • • • • 2:30 pm From Seeds to Cedars Walk • • • • 3:00 pm Lake McDonald Boat Tour • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3:00 pm Ranger’s Choice Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4:00 pm Johns Lake Loop Hike • • • • 4:00 pm A Walk Through Time • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm Apgar Campground Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm Native America Speaks • • • • 8:30 pm Lake McDonald Lodge Evening Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8:30 pm Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy • • • • • 9:00 pm Fish Creek Campground Evening Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10:00 pm Glacier’s Night Sky Astronomy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Guided Hikes

Avalanche Lake Hike From Seeds to Cedars Walk Rocky Point Ramble Under the Conifers Walk Journey through a majestic old growth forest to Discover wildflowers, trees, and other plant life Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you Explore the dramatic forest bordering the stunning scenic Avalanche Lake and uncover the intricacies living in Glacier’s dynamic landscape. hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of cascades of upper McDonald Creek. of this unique environment. 2 hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk Lake McDonald. 2¼ hours, easy 2.5-mile (4 km) walk 3½ hours, moderate 5-mile (8 km) hike McDonald Creek Bridge on Camas Road 2 hours, moderate 2.25-mile (3.6 km) hike McDonald Creek Trailhead on North Lake Avalanche Creek roadside parking area (0.25 miles west of the Apgar Village turnoff) Rocky Point Trailhead McDonald Road (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk (Turn off of the Going-to-the-Sun Road 200 yards Creekside Stroll Johns Lake Loop Hike on the Inside ) north of the Johns Lake Trailhead, and travel 0.25 Enjoy a casual stroll through diverse habitats along Explore striking cedar-hemlock forests, quiet lakes, mile beyond the vehicle bridge) beautiful lower McDonald Creek. and roaring cascades on this leisurely hike. Sculpting the Landscape Walk 2¼ hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk 2 hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) hike Unearth the dynamic forces that build and shape Apgar Visitor Center flagpole Johns Lake Trailhead the dramatic scenery in the park. (1.5 miles north of the Lake McDonald Lodge on 2 hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk the Going-to-the-Sun Road) Johns Lake Trailhead (1.5 miles north of the Lake McDonald Lodge on the Going-to-the-Sun Road)

Evening Programs Boat Tours

Apgar Campground Evening Talk Lake McDonald Lodge Evening Program Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy Lake McDonald Boat Tour Explore Glacier’s natural and cultural history along Spend an evening discovering the many wonders Explore Native American heritage with the artistic Cruise on Lake McDonald and enjoy a sampling the shore of Lake McDonald. Check bulletin of Glacier National Park. Check bulletin boards for stylings of storysmith Jack Gladstone. Listen of Glacier’s stories and scenery aboard the historic boards for specific topics. Non-campers welcome. specific topics. All park visitors welcome. to tribal stories, animal legends, and character DeSmet. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Limited parking space available. 45 minutes portraits woven together through song and story. Fee: $18.25 adults; $9.25 children ages 4-12; 45 minutes Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium 45 minutes free for ages 3 and younger. Reservations are Apgar Campground Amphitheater Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium highly recommended. For reservations, call (406) Native America Speaks 257-2426 or visit www.glacierparkboats.com. Fish Creek Campground Evening Program Gain a new perspective as members of the Salish, 1 hour Uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Kootenai, and Kalispell, tribes share their histories Lake McDonald Lodge Boat Dock Check bulletin boards for specific topics. Non- and traditions. Non-campers welcome. Limited parking space available. campers welcome. Limited parking space available. 45 minutes 45 minutes Apgar Campground Amphitheater Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater

Talks Astronomy Program

Amazing Animals Talk Ranger’s Choice Talk Wildlife Encounters Talk Glacier’s Night Sky Astronomy Explore the natural history and adaptations of Discover unique aspects of the park as a park Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park Join an astronomer-in-the-park and peer into some of Glacier’s famous inhabitants. ranger explores a topic of his/her choice. safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. the mysteries of the night sky. Telescope viewing 30 minutes 30 minutes 15-20 minutes is available. Binoculars encouraged. Attendees Apgar Nature Center talk area Apgar Nature Center talk area Apgar Visitor Center plaza are able to leave early, if desired. Dependent on weather and sky conditions. (Pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village) (Pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village) 2 hours Apgar Visitor Center parking lot

Children’s Programs Walking Tours Drop-in Program

Children’s programs are designed specifically Junior Ranger Discovery Talk Nurturing Native Plants Walking Tour Park rangers will be available during the times for families and children. Children must be Discover what makes Glacier National Park unique Take an intimate look at how plants are grown listed. “Drop-in” and see what we are up to. Stay accompanied by an adult while in attendance. during this hands-on, interactive talk. All ages. in the park’s Native Plant Nursery and used in for a minute or stay for an hour. 20-30 minutes revegetation projects throughout the park. Creatures in the Creek Apgar Nature Center 1½ hours, easy 0.25-mile (.4 km) walking tour Apgar Nature Center Experience Reveal the wiggling, teeming life found in (Pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village) Park Headquarters flagpole Touch a grizzly bear’s claws, feel a wolf’s coat, the park’s watery world. Ages 8 and older. or discover other park treasures. Rangers and Reservations required. Junior Ranger Explorers Walk A Walk Through Time volunteers will teach the whole family about what 1½ hours Explore the fascinating connections between the Enjoy a historical walking tour and unravel the makes Glacier special. Family friendly. Make reservations, in person, up to three days in plants, animals, and non-living material on this Anytime between 10 am and 4 pm advance at the Apgar Visitor Center. unique history of the Lake McDonald Lodge and interactive hike. Ages 6 and older. surrounding area. Apgar Nature Center 1½ hours, easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk 1 hour, easy 0.25-mile (.4 km) walking tour (Pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village) Apgar Nature Center Lake McDonald Lodge lakeside entrance (Pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village) St. Mary Valley W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 am Piegan Pass Hike • • • • • • • • 10:00 am Boat Tour & Hike to St. Mary Falls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11:00 am Stroll to Baring Falls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2:00 pm Boat Tour & Hike to St. Mary Falls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6:45 pm Junior Ranger Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • 7:00 pm Blackfeet Singers and Dancers • • 7:30 pm Native America Speaks • • • • • 7:30 pm Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm St. Mary Campground Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • At Dark Half the Park Happens After Dark • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Evening Programs Demonstrations

Native America Speaks Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk St. Mary Campground Evening Talk Blackfeet Singers and Dancers Members of the Blackfeet Tribe share their cultural Experience a national park tradition by joining a Experience a national park tradition by joining a Join the Blackfeet Singers and Dancers with Ray histories and traditions with visitors. ranger for an engaging look at the natural and ranger for an engaging look at the natural and Croff as he provides insight into contemporary and Limited parking space available. cultural history of the park. Check bulletin boards cultural history of the park. Check bulletin boards traditional Blackfeet history and culture through 45 minutes for specific topics. Limited parking space available. for specific topics. Limited parking space available. narration and fancy, jingle, traditional, and grass Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater 45 minutes 45 minutes dance demonstrations. Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C Seating is limited. Tickets go on sale the Monday before the performance and are available at the St. Guided Hikes Boat Tours and Hikes Mary Visitor Center Bookstore. $5.00 for adults. Children 12 and under free. Enter the auditorium Piegan Pass Hike Stroll to Baring Falls Boat Tour & Hike to St. Mary Falls through side doors near the restrooms. This spectacular all-day hike climbs 1750 feet to Experience breathtaking views from Sun Point Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the glacial 90 minutes high alpine vistas with views of Piegan Glacier and and uncover remnants of the historic chalet that forces that sculpted the landscape. Revel amongst St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium the Many Glacier Valley. Wildflowers and wildlife once sat high above St. Mary Lake. Follow in the towering peaks while learning about Glacier’s abound in this unique geological setting. Hikers will footsteps of the park’s early visitors on this easy ever-changing landscape. Take the optional 3-mile Children’s Program return on the same trail back to Siyeh Bend. Note: walk to Baring Falls. Limited parking available at the round-trip guided hike and see natural renewal of Hikers might have to walk on lingering snow and/ trailhead. the land following the 2015 Reynolds Creek Fire. Children’s programs are designed specifically or might not be able to reach the pass. 1½ hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) hike Catch a later boat back. for families and children. Children must be 6½ hours, strenuous 9-mile (14.5 km) hike Sun Point Trailhead Boat tour reservations are highly recommended. accompanied by an adult while in attendance. Siyeh Bend Trailhead Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Fee: $27.50 adults; $13.75 children 4-12; Junior Ranger Evening Talk Astronomy Programs free for ages 3 and younger. Reservations can be Learn about Glacier’s wonderful wildlife, geology, made by calling (406) 257-2426. Arrive 20 minutes history and much more. This is a great opportunity Half the Park Happens After Dark prior to departure. to earn a special Junior Ranger patch! These Join an astronomer-in-the-park for a tour of the 3½ hours, boat and hike, moderate 3-mile (4.8 interactive family programs are geared toward kids heavens and learn why protecting dark skies is so km) hike age 5–12. Inquire at the St. Mary Visitor Center important to all life on our planet. Rising Sun Boat Dock or look on local bulletin boards for presentation Offered on clear nights only. To ensure best night (6 miles west of the St. Mary Visitor Center on the topics. sky viewing, please arrive before viewing time. Going-to-the-Sun Road) 20-30 minutes Bring a coat and chair. St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C Viewing begins at dark and will continue until 12:30 am. St. Mary Visitor Center parking lot Hike to St. Mary Falls NPS PHOTO

Two Medicine Valley W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:00 am Boat Tour & Hike to Dawson Pass • • • 9:00 am Cobalt Lake Hike • • • • • 10:30 am Scenic Point Hike • • • 10:30 am Boat Tour & Hike to No Name Lake • • • • 11:30 am Aster Park Hike • • • • 11:30 am Boat Tour & Hike to Upper Two Medicine Lake • • • • • • • • • • • 6:30 pm Native American Games • • • • • 7:30 pm Native America Speaks • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm Two Medicine Campground Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Guided Hikes Boat Tours and Hikes Children’s Programs

Aster Park Hike Boat tour reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Limited same day tickets may be Children’s programs are designed specifically for Take delight in a moderate hike past moose and available on a walk-up basis. Fee: $13.75 adults; $6.75 children 4-12; free for ages 3 and younger. Arrive families and children. Children must be accompa- beaver ponds to the simple beauty of Aster Falls, 20 minutes prior to departure. nied by an adult while in attendance. then continue sharply upward 670 feet to Aster Park Overlook where you can enjoy your lunch Boat Tour & Hike to Dawson Pass Boat Tour & Hike to Upper Two Medicine Lake Native American Games and the splendid, panoramic views of the Two Start your adventure with a relaxing boat trip and Cruise scenic Two Medicine Lake and join a ranger Kids, grab your adults and come play Traditional Medicine Valley. end it with a breathtaking hike. If you’re ready to for a gentle hike to Upper Two Medicine Lake. Native American Games that were played (and 4 hours, moderate 4-mile (6.4 km) hike take exploration to new heights, then this program Pause at Twin Falls and traverse flower-filled still are!) by Montana’s original inhabitants. These Two Medicine Campstore is for you. Be prepared to get your heart pumping meadows on your way to the lake. short games are not only fun and stimulating, but as you climb 2,500 feet across craggy, wind-swept 5 hours, easy 4.4-miles (7 km) hike also teach life skills like observation, intuition, and Cobalt Lake Hike slopes. Experience spectacular alpine country Two Medicine Boat Bock cooperation. Designed for children 5 and older. Flower-filled meadows bursting with color, reserved for the hearty few. 20-30 minutes waterfalls washing away your cares, and towering 7 hours, strenuous 10.4 mile (16.5 km) hike Meet in the Two Medicine Campground at the old growth forest cooling your brow. This is what Two Medicine Boat Dock bridge, across from site 90. awaits you as you venture deep into the Two Medicine Valley and discover gorgeous Cobalt Boat Tour & Hike to No Name Lake Evening Programs Lake. Lingering snow may be present. Cruise Two Medicine Lake and then join a ranger 7 hours, strenuous 11.4-mile (18.3 km) hike for a rewarding hike to No Name Lake. Expect Native America Speaks Two Medicine Campground Evening Talk Two Medicine Campstore many surprises as we climb steeply at first, then Members of the Blackfeet Tribe share their cultural Experience a national park tradition by joining a gently to this blue-green lake nestled at the base histories and traditions with visitors. ranger for an engaging look at the natural and Scenic Point Hike of Pumpelly Pillar. Lush, flower-filled meadows, Limited parking space available. cultural history of the park. Check bulletin boards Gain a new perspective on Glacier’s high country goats, moose, and pikas are all possible along with 45 minutes for specific topics. Limited parking space available. as you steadily hike upward toward awe-inspiring outstanding views. The pastoral setting for lunch Two Medicine Amphitheater (Loop B, site 40) 45 minutes Scenic Point, just over 2000 feet above the on the lake will contrast with our boulder field Two Medicine Amphitheater (Loop B, site 40) trailhead. On the way, you’ll pass skeletal remains experience afterwards. Return on the North Shore of ancient trees, and quite possibly a few elusive Trail with the ranger or return by boat. alpine critters. 5 ½ hours, moderate 7.4-mile (11.9 km) hike 5 hours, strenuous 6-mile (9.7 km) hike Two Medicine Boat Dock Scenic Point Trailhead Many Glacier Valley W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8:30 am Grinnell Glacier Boat Tour & Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8:30 am Iceberg Lake Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10:30 am Where Have All the Glaciers Gone? • • • • • 2:00 pm Historic Hotel Walking Tour • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6:00 pm Scope It Out - A Watchable Wildlife Activity • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7:30 pm Native America Speaks • • • • 8:00 pm Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8:00 pm Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy • • • •

Evening Programs

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program Native America Speaks Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy Experience a national park tradition by joining a Spend an evening discovering the many wonders Gain a new perspective as members of the Explore the Native American connection to this ranger for an engaging look at the natural and of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated Blackfeet tribe share their histories and traditions. landscape through a multimedia presentation with cultural history of the park. Check bulletin boards ranger presentation. Check bulletin boards for Non-campers welcome. original music performed by Blackfeet storysmith, for specific topics. Non-campers welcome. specific topics. All park visitors welcome. 45 minutes Jack Gladstone. 45 minutes 45 minutes Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater 60 minutes Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room

Guided Hikes Hotel Tour Boat Tours and Hikes

Iceberg Lake Hike Historic Hotel Walking Tour Grinnell Glacier Boat Tour & Hike Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with View spectacular scenery, including three of the vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs Japanese light fixtures in the middle of a U. S. park’s receding glaciers. linger in the lake much of the summer. National Park? Come learn about the history and Boat tour reservations are recommended. Limited 7 hours, moderate 10-mile (16 km) hike traditions of the Many Glacier Hotel. same day tickets may be available on a walk-up Swiftcurrent Motor Inn porch 1 hour, some walking with stairs basis. Hikes may be cancelled or altered due to trail Many Glacier Hotel Lobby conditions. Fee: $27.50 adults; $13.75 children Spotting Scope Program 4-12; free for ages 3 and younger. Reservations can Talks be made by calling (406) 257-2426. Scope It Out 8½ hours, strenuous 8-mile (12.9 km) hike A Watchable Wildlife Activity Where Have All the Glaciers Gone? Many Glacier Hotel Boat Dock Use our spotting scopes to scan the slopes for Are you here today specifically to visit Glacier mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and the occasional National Park before the glaciers are gone? Join a bear. A park ranger will be available to answer your ranger to learn about the advance and retreat of questions about Glacier’s animals. our namesake ice over the years. Drop by between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm 45 minutes Swiftcurrent Motor Inn parking lot Grinnell Glacier Trail NPS PHOTO Many Glacier Hotel Lobby

Logan Pass W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:15 am Highline Trail Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • 9:30 am A Path Less Traveled (9:30 am to 10:30 am) • • • • • 10:00 am Alpine Rendezvous (10 am to 11 am) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1:00 pm Alpine Rendezvous (1 pm to 2 pm) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5:00 pm Goodbye to the Glaciers (5 pm to 6 pm) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9:00 pm Logan Pass Star Party* • •

Guided Hikes Drop-in Programs Astronomy Programs

Highline Trail Hike Park rangers will be available during the times Goodbye to the Glaciers Logan Pass Star Party Experience the beauty of the high country on listed. “Drop-in” and see what we are up to. Stay Learn about our disappearing glaciers and the Take advantage of Glacier’s unusually dark skies an all-day hike along the Garden Wall. Hike the for a minute or stay for an hour. impacts their loss will have on the park and and join rangers and members of the Big Sky 7.6-mile trail to followed by a beyond. In case of inclement weather, the program Astronomy Club to gaze through telescopes into steep 2,200-foot descent over the last four miles Alpine Rendezvous will move inside the visitor center. the depths of the universe. Admission by ticket ending at The Loop. Due to limited parking space, Explore the beauty, diversity, and hardships found Anytime between 5 pm and 6 pm only. Tickets ($5 per vehicle) are available at the use of the free park shuttle is highly recommended. in the alpine environment. Back doors of the Logan Pass Visitor Center Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers bookstores Not recommended for young children. Anytime 10 am to 11 am, or 1 pm to 2 pm beginning the day before the star party. 7-8 hours, strenuous 11.6-mile (18.6 km) hike 0.25 mile up the Hidden Lake Trail A Path Less Traveled * In case of inclement weather, programs will be Continental Divide sign at Logan Pass Discover the intricacies found along the park’s held the following night. Check at visitor centers or world class trails in this majestic landscape. park’s social media accounts for information. Anytime between 9:30 am and 10:30 am 9 pm to midnight Near the Highline Trailhead Logan Pass Visitor Center Parking Lot

Goat Haunt W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:45 am International Peace Park Hike • • • • • • • • • 11:15 am Kootenai Lakes Hike • • • • 11:15 am Rainbow Falls Hike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Guided Hikes

A passport is required for all Goat Haunt programs. In addition, all participants should plan on arriving early to the Waterton Marina to allow time for required pre-clearance processing using the Reporting Offsite Arrival - Mobile (ROAM) application.

International Peace Park Hike Kootenai Lakes Hike Rainbow Falls Hike Hike with both U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada Staff on this exploration of the world’s first Journey through old growth forest and discover Delight in the wonders of water as you traipse International Peace Park. Hike across the international boundary from Waterton to Goat Haunt and return natural treasures hidden in the cool understory as through towering trees and traverse along-side to Waterton via boat. Each hike includes a boat trip fee and is limited to 35 people. you wind your way to the shores of Kootenai Lakes. Waterton River. Bring a lunch to eat above the You must pre-register for the International Peace Park Hike at either the St. Mary Visitor Center in Bring a lunch to eat while we keep an eye out for cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike. Glacier (406-732-7750) or the Waterton Lakes Visitor Information Centre in Waterton (403-859-5133). moose. Take the 10:00 am boat from Waterton, Board the 10:00 am cruise from Waterton, and Reservations are accepted up to 3 days before the next scheduled hike. and make arrangements with the boat company to make arrangements with the boat company to 8.5 hours, moderate 9-mile (14.4 km) hike return on the 5:30 pm boat. return on the 2:30 pm boat. Bertha Lake Trailhead in Waterton 6 hours, moderate 6-mile (9.7 km) hike 2 hours, easy 2-mile (3.2 km) hike Goat Haunt Ranger Station Goat Haunt Ranger Station

Glacier National Park Conservancy The Glacier National Park Conservancy helps support Glacier’s interpretive programs with funding for Native America Speaks, park internships, summer astronomy interpreters, and the park’s free publications program. They also support trail maintenance activities, scientific research, and our K-12 education programs. This year the Conservancy will fund many essential projects throughout the park. Scan the QR code to the right to visit the Conservancy website, glacier.org.