Waterton

1985-NO. 1 Visitor Services Glacier TIMES May-June WATERTON-GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK Index Page 2 — Waterton Lakes Information

Page 3 - Waterton Lakes Services Page 4 — Map Page 5 - Glacier National Park Services

Page 6 - Glacier Rational Park Informa-

Page ijjjfr Glacier Neighbors

Page 8 — Warnings

Canadian Dogwood NPS photo Humming bird Danny On photo Glacier celebrates 75th! Message from Superintendent Bob Haraden The year 1985 marks the 75th anniver­ the existence of Waterton/Glacier sary of the establishment of Glacier National International Peace Park. This project has Park. When the U.S. Congress passed the been sponsored by the ARCO Foundation. legislation that created this park on May 11, 1910, very few facilities existed for visitor Other special events will include an art use. Since that time, roads, trails, poster contest in local schools, production of campgrounds, hotels and visitor centers a traveling exhibit on the history of the park, have been built for the enjoyment of park a special edition of the Glacier Times visitors. Careful management plans have newspaper, featuring interviews and photos been formulated to preserve park resources from the early years and the possible display and enhance visitor appreciation and under­ of a 1J925 touring car used in the park. There standing. We are very proud of Glacier will also be the publication of a new book, National Park! Place Names of Glacier and Waterton This year a number of special events have National Parks, by Jack Holterman, and A view of Upper Waterton Valley from the Bear's Hump, Waterton Lakes been scheduled to celebrate the park's 75th special interpretive presentations on the anniversary. On Friday, May 10, there is an history of the park to be given at various National Park. Russeii photo "open house" at park headquarters in West places and times as the summer season Glacier. Visitors may tour park facilities, visit progresses. We will organize a series of dis­ Canada's National Park Centennial M with the staff, view special movies, slide cussions with people who were associated programs and exhibits. A special pictorial with the park in its early years, to be called in 1883 an innocent discovery took place This year, 1985, marks the centennial postal stamp cancellation will be offered Tor "A Visit with the Past." These discussions that would set the course for heritage anniversary of Canada's National Park sale to commemorate the occasion, and will be held at various locations and will be conservation for all Canadians. Along the System. To commemorate 100 years of refreshments will Deserved. announced as they are scheduled. slopes of Sulphur Mountain in the Rockies conservation and cultural heritage, special On July 1, Canada Day, two new matching The staff of Glacier National Park invites west of Calgary, three railway workers, events are planned across the country and flagpoles will be dedicated at you to visit your park in this, its 75th doing a little prospecting on their off hours, all Canadians and other visitors are invited to Visitor Center to honor the United States anniversary year. We hope the facilities, the came upon steaming, bubbling mineral hot participate in the celebrations. stars and stripes and the Canadian maple beauty, the regularly scheduled interpretive springs. Convinced they had found their leaf together. This is especially fitting programs and the special events will enable fortune the three filed a land claim and set-up We in Waterton Lakes National Park would because 1985 also marks the 100th you to enjoy Glacier fully, safely and with a a make-shift lodge with bathing facilities. like to extend a special invitation to all to anniversary of the Canadian National Park greater appreciation for this very unique News of the discovery spread quickly and visit the park and join in our centennial System. The flagpoles will forever symbolize place. the soothing "healing" powers of the spring celebrations. Waterton was the fourth soon attracted visitors from across the National Park created in Canada. The result country. Along with the many visitors came of local advocates such as F.W. Godsal, other developers, shady politicians, and Kootenai Brown, Joe Cosley, and Canon claim jumpers looking for opportunities to Middleton, Waterton was set aside to capitalize on the new found potentials in the preserve its varied wildlife species and their area. habitats and to preserve the precious water But, in 1885, rather than grant the resources of the Waterton valley. In 1932 ownership of the area to private individuals, Waterton became internationally recognized the Canadian government set the area aside when, once again at the urging of local for all Canadians creating Canada's first residents, Waterton/Glacier International National Park, today's Banff National Park. Peace Park was founded, the first of its kind Since its early beginnings in 1885, in the world. Canada's National Park System has grown to This year is a special one for Waterton and be the largest in the world comprising 31 all Canadian parks. Please join us in cele­ National Parks and 70 National Historic Park brating the wealth of natural and cultural Sites, each representing an outstanding heritage preserved and conserved by our example of Canada's heritage and natural forefathers for ours and generations to come. landscapes; they span the country from sea Visit a National Park or Historic Site this year Mount Reynolds and a field of glacier lilies in early spring. GNP photo to sea! — Share the wealth. 2 — Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 Waterton Lakes / Waterton Natural History Association [ National Park A park under re-development MOUNTAIN Every now and again, the facilities that fall. And last but not least, the old firehall on & PRAIRIE help visitors to enjoy a park's heritage need Waterton Avenue has been transformed for upgrading. Last year, re-development of the 1985 into Centennial Place where you can «SOa*> Emerald Bay Marina was initiated in the form find out everything you wanted to know of a new boat concessionaire building, about national parks but were afraid to ask. docks, lakeside walkway and re-landscaped surroundings. This year, a re-designed, For 1986, plans are in the works for paved parking lot should complete the repaving and re-lighting of Waterton Avenue marina development by the end of June. (main street) and its sidewalks. Wells will be Waterton Centennial Calendar Several other construction projects, from constructed to provide a ground water based last year will also provide new or improved town water supply. Our water presently Date MAY-JUNE EVENTS Location facilities and services for 1985. To improve comes from Cameron Creek, a surface water May 18 Centennial Place Opening Ceremony. Centen­ Waterton Townsite traffic circulation over Blakiston Creek, mid- source. And to reduce bear-garbage conflicts 1 p.m. nial Place, Waterton's primary centennial focus, (Old Firehall) May should herald completion of a wider and visual pollution/a solid waste station to will feature a variety of changing displays and surface bridge. Thanks to an Environment transfer park waste to a regional landfill is activities. 2000 program grant, a new paved nature planned to replace our existing and unsightly June 22 Linnet Lake Centennial Trail Opening Ceremony. Official trail, suitable for handicapped users, will be incinerator and waste pit sites. 2 p.m. opening of Waterton's first wheelchair acces­ Waterton Lakes opened around Linnet Lake on June 22. A We feel the occasional inconveniences sible natural area trail. National Park buried pipeline running adjacent to the park you may experience as a result of these June 29 A Trail Guide Adventure. The authors of the Waterton Lakes entrance road will provide natural gas to construction projects will be well worth it in new Waterton Trail Guide will conduct a hike on National Park townsite businesses and residents by late the long run! one of the many exciting trails in Waterton. July 1 Canada Day Breakfast Waterton Townsite July 21 Waterton-Lethbridge 100th Anniversary Waterton Townsite Historic Trail Ride Waterton Lakes Aug. 3 Waterton Natural History Association Day. National Park A fun filled day with special activities, including guided hikes and a picnic. Waterton Lakes Sept. 14 Seniors Day National Park Plus, there will be a Rotarian Assembly, Heritage Ball, Poster/Creative Writing Contests, Pa- rade Float, and a Waterton Centennial Bulletin publication. For a Centennial update visit the Centennial office or call (403) 859-2644. Let's have a great year! Did you know...

— Waterton was the fourth national park recorded fish taken in Waterton was a 51 established in Canada, back in 1895! pound lake trout caught in 1920 at the — A dam was almost built across the narrows by Mrs. Cal Hunter. narrows channel (Bosporous) between Upper — The park is open year-round, although and Middle Waterton Lake in the 1920s. It facilities and services are much more limited was planned to provide a water reservoir for in winter. adjacent farmlands, but would have drowned — A pair of ospreys nesting atop a man- out the townsite. Because it affected U.S. made nesting platform near the park gate waters at the far end of the lake, the once caused power blackouts in town. They Americans never approved the proposal. originally nested atop a Trans-Alta power line — Until the 1950s all manner of predators pole until they were persuaded to use the (cougars, eagles, coyotes, wolves, hawks, present site. etc.) were shot in the park. Now they are Bear activity in an aspen grove, Waterton Lakes National Park. Russeii photo protected like all other park wildlife. — Divers are attracted to Emerald Bay — Almost all park waters have been each weekend where 50 feet down lies the stocked with some kind of fish, although wrecked hulk of an old stern paddle-wheeler The Waterton Natural today only Crandell and Cameron Lakes are sunk there in the 1920s. It's one of the best stocked with Rainbow Trout. The largest dives to make in Alberta. History Association

The Waterton Natural History Association special events and activities are being is a nonprofit organization formed in sponsored by the association, and an Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep — cooperation with Waterton Lakes National invitation is extended to all to participate in Park to provide services and publications for the centennial celebrations. As well, several an update , park visitors. centennial collectibles have been produced This association is pleased to announce by the association. A beautiful colour photo- At this time last year, we reported a loss of 170 bighorns were counted during a recent the availability of their first major publication poster of the Waterton Valley is available, as 50 percent of Waterton's bighorns to a aerial survey conducted by park warden "Waterton and Northern Glacier Trails for is an informative historical calendar contain­ bacterial pneumonia-type disease. Although staff. Hikers and Riders." A comprehensive ing a collection of old Glacier/Waterton this disease spread throughout the parks' booklet containing 49 trails in Waterton photographs. Working together with the bighorn population, mature rams were Among other wildlife observed from heli­ Lakes National Park and 14 connecting trails Cardston Rotary Club, a commemorative among those particularly hard hit, and it may copter during this winter survey were into the remote regions of northern Glacier collectors coin has been minted. be years before park visitors enjoy their approximately 850 elk, 425 mule deer, 25 National Park, it is a wealth of information These and many other items are available majestic presence on a regular basis. The mountain goats, 6 white-tailed deer, eight and images for the backcountry traveler. from the association at the Waterton Lakes disease ran its course during 1983 and the moose and a family of cougars. Many more This year, the Waterton Natural History National Park Information Bureau, or the bighorns are now in the recovery mode. The moose and white-tails were observed Association is actively celebrating Canada's Waterton Natural History Association office, 1984 crop of lambs was healthy and over adjacent to the park. National Parks Centennial. A variety of 306 Waterton Avenue. Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 — 3 Waterton Park Interpretation Programs June 21-June 30 TYPE OF PROGRAM SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

FALLS INDOOR THEATRE EVENING PROGRAM: 46-60 minutes of narrated slides and/or demonstrations, stories, maybe even a movie. Located opposite Cameron Falls in the townsite. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Starting June 28, Friday nights feature an American naturalist from Glacier National Park, .

CRANDELL INDOOR THEATRE EVENING PROGRAM: As above, but without the Friday night American naturalist. Shows are different from Falls Theatre each night. Crandell Theatre is located in Crandell 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Campground. ON-SITE TALKS: A park interpreter will present a 30 minute talk or demonstration about some current topic of interest in the park. These talks are presented simultaneously at Cameron Lake and 1:00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Red Rock Canyon on Saturdays and Sundays, at the Park Information Bureau on Tuesdays and 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Fridays, and outside the Prince of Wales Hotel on Thursdays.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK HIKE: A 12 km (7.5 mi.) full day hike from Waterton Park townsite to Goat Haunt, Glacier National Park adjacent to fiord-like Upper Waterton Lake. An all day .hike 10:00 a.m. requiring rainwear, a lunch, and $3.50 for the rewarding return boat trip which departs Goat Haunt at (June 29 only) about 5:00 p.m. and brings you back to Waterton for supper. Meet at the Bertha Lake trailhead (past Cameron Falls) where American and Canadian park naturalists/interpreters will be your guides. Starts June 29,1985. SPECIAL EVENTS: A park interpreter will present a unique 1 hour program about Waterton to entertain you. It may be a photography special, or puppet show or backpacking tips — subjects 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. change each week and will be announced at the park information bureau — check there for details.

National Parks Centennial Waterton Park Advice for fishermen

Interpretive Programs A $4 National Park fishing license allows Middle and Upper Waterton Lakes, Cameron

May 18-June 15 Each Saturday night a park interpreter will entertain you with you to fish in Waterton, but make sure you Lake and Creek, and Crandell Lake. 45-60 minutes of slides, demonstrations, stories and perhaps a know which areas are open at this time of July 1, 1985 • Oct. 31, 1985 - All movie — all about Waterton. Come and join in at Falls Theatre, year, as follows: remaining park waters except bison paddock 8:00 p.m., across from Cameron Falls in the townsite. April 1, 1985 - March 31, 1986 - ponds. Knights (Lower Waterton) Lake, Waterton In other words, the beaver ponds, alpine June 21-June 30 The regular summer interpretation program gets into full swing! This year features nightly evening programs at two indoor River, Dardanelles, Maskinonge Lake. lakes, Blakiston Creek and Belly River are theatres, on-site talks, a weekly International Peace Park Hike, May 18, 1985 - Sept. 2, 1985 (Victoria closed until July 1,1985. Good luck with the Centenaire des pares nationaux and other special centennial programs. Regular guided walks Day weekend to Labour Day weekend) — big ones! and children's programs will not be presented in 1985. Waterton Park Waterton Townsite Services Services

INFORMATION RESTAURANTS SCENIC LAUNCH TOURS • Park Information Bureau: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. dairy: maps, brochures, books, • Golf Course Restaurant Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 1 International (Glacier Park Boats): For schedule, inquire at Park Information Bureau fishing licenses, backcountry registration. (403) 859-2445. Opens May 17. • Golden Crepe: Fountain Avenue; open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; open year-round. or at ticket booth located on Marina. • Park Administration Office: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, year-round. Boat stall • Grandma's Sandwich Shoppe: Open 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Bayshore Inn. ' Waterton Shoreline Cruises: Phone 859-2362; May and June: 10:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; registrations here. (403) 859-2262. • Kentucky Fried Chicken: Take-out; Windflower Avenue. 3:30 p.m.; Waterton (Canada) to Goat Haunt (U.S.A.) return — 1 hour, 45 minutes. • Park Entrance Fees: Daily, $1.00; 4 days, $2.00; Annual, $10.00; Senior Citizens • Kiimorey Lodge: Licensed; breakfast 7:30-10:00 a.m.; dinner 5:30-8:00 p.m. (Canadian), Free; Charter Bus, $10.00; Education Bus, $2.00. Park Entrance permits • Kootenai Brown Dining Room: Open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Bayshore Inn. GROCERY STORES are not interchangeable between Waterton and Glacier. • New Frank's Restaurant: Open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. 1 Alpine Meadows Grocery: Main Street. • Fishing Licenses: A $4.00 National Park fishing permit, good for fishing in any • Pearl's Pantry: Open 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rod & Wendy's Food Market & Gifts: Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. dairy. Canadian National Park until March 31,1986, is required for fishing in Waterton. • Prince of Wales Hotel: Tea room; dining room; 859-2231. Information on Alberta and British Columbia provincial fishing permits can be obtained • Tourist Cafe: Open daily. CLOTHING, GIFTS AND CRAFT SHOPS at the Information Bureau. • Zum Burger Haus: Always open. Akamina Gifts: Open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Main Street. Bayshore Inn Village Gifts: Open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. EMERGENCIES SNACK BARS Caribou Clothes: Open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Main Street. • First Aid: Contact a Park Warden or phone 859-2636. Also available from most park • Subs 'N' Stuff: Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Tamarack Mall. Dill's General Store: Open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. staffed facilities. • Sweet Pickins: Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Main Street. McGuire's Woolen Shop: Open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. • Police: R.C.M.P. located at the comer of Waterton Avenue and Cameron Falls Drive. • The Big Scoop: Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Main Street. The Brass Shack: Tamarack Mall; open daily. Phone 859-2244 or Zenith 50000. • Tootsie's Ice Cream: Windflower Avenue. Touch the Earth Boutique: Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. • Fire: Phone 859-2222 or contact a Park Warden; for forest fire, phone 859-2352. • Hospitals: Cardston - phone (403) 653-4411; Pincher Creek - phone (403) 627-3333. LOUNGES SPORTING GOODS, CAMPING SUPPLIES • Medical Clinics: Cardston - phone (403) 653-3331; Pincher Creek - phone (403) 627- • Bayshore Inn Fireside Lounge: Open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. AND HARDWARE 3321. • Prince of Wales Hotel Lounge: 859-2231 for hours. Tamarack Mall Hardware & R. V. Supplies: Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Thirsty Bear Saloon: Open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Bayshore Inn. Waterton Sports & Leisure: Tamarack Mall. NEAREST COMMUNITIES • Cardston: 45 km (28 miles) east on Highway 5. LODGING PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES • Mountain View: 20 km (12 miles) east on Highway 5. • Aspen Windflower Motels: Phone (403) 859-2255 or 1 -800 552-8018. F-Stop Camera Shop: Tamarack Mall. • Pincher Creek: 50 km (30 miles) north on Highway 6. • Bayshore Inn: Phone (403) 859-2211 or 1 -800-552-8008. • Twin Butte: 25 km (15 miles) north on Highway 6. • Crandell Lodge Motel: Phone (403) 859-2288. BOOKSTORE • El Cortez Motel: Phone (403) 859-2366. Waterton Book Company: Tamarack Mall. • Emerald Bay Motel: Phone (403) 859-2620. NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUNDS Waterton Natural History Association Bookshop: Located in the Park Information • Kiimorey Lodge: Phone (403) 859-2334. AND FACILITIES Bureau and at 306 Waterton Avenue (near the campground). • Townsite Campground: 240 sites, including "96 fully serviced; no open fires. Fees • Northland Lodge: Phone (403) 859-2353. $5.25 and $8.25. Opens partially May 10, fully by May 17. • Prince of Wales Hotel: Phone (403) 859-2231 or 1-602-248-6000. OTHER FACILITIES • Crandell Campground: 129 semi-serviced sites; off Red Rock Parkway. Fee $5.25. Alpine Stables: Horse rentals and guides; 9:00 a.m. 1o 6:00 p.m. daily. Phone 859- Opens May 17. SERVICE STATIONS 2462. • Esso Service Station: Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Tamarack Mall. • Belly River Campground: 24 unserviced sites, self-registration; off Chief Mountain Currency Exchange: Tamarack Mall; Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and • Sloan's Texaco Service: Comer of Mount View Road and Windflower Avenue. Highway. Fee $3.00. Group camping available by reservation only, phone (403) 859- 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday closed at 3:00 p.m. • Shell Service Station: Windflower Avenue. 2262. Open mid-May, weather permitting. Bayshore Convention Centre: Conventions and Family Reunions; phone 859-2211. • Boat Launching Sites: Behind Park Administration Office for Upper Waterton Lake Post Office: Located beside firehall on Fountain Avenue; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and adjacent to Linnet Lake for Middle Waterton Lake. TRANSPORTATION phone 859-2294. • Adventure Boats: Shuttle service; located on Marina; phone 859-2344. • Emerald Bay Marina: Located at north end of the townsite; boat stalls available for The Hair Place: Tamarack Mall. rent on a daily basis; apply at the Park Administration Office, weekdays, or at the • Mountain Sunset Tours: Taxi and hiker shuttle service; Tamarack Mall. Waterton Coin-Op Laundry: Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Windflower Avenue. Townsite Campground Kiosk on weekends. • Waterton Shoreline Cruises: Taxi service to Crypt Landing and other destinations; Waterton Lakes National Park Golf Course:-18 hole course; pro shop; equipment to • Waterton Lakes National Park Swimming Pool: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fees: Adults phone 859-2362. rent or buy. Phone 659-9400 (pay phone). $1.25, Children $.75 single admission. Season tickets available. Swim suits, towels, Waterton Lakes Opera House: Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. dairy. Phone 859- lockers for rent. Check at pool for schedule for Early Bird and Adult Evening Swims. RENTAL BOATS 2466. Phone 859-2333. Opens June 15. • Adventure Boats: Canoes, rowboats, motor boats; located on Marina; phone 859- • Public Tennis Court: Located opposite swimming pool entrance. Open early May, 2344. weather permitting. • Cameron Lake: Open 8:00 a.m. to dark dairy; rowboats, canoes, paddleboats; fishing gear to rent or buy. PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS • Adjacent to both park entrances outside the Park including Homestead Campground, Waterton Riverside, and Crooked Creek provincial campground.

CHIEF MOUNTAIN CUSTOMS (CANADA) > Opens May 17, hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 17-31, and 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily June 1 -Sept. 14.

*Note: All fees quoted may increase by time of printing. 4 - Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 - 5 SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONCESSIONERS SERVICE STATIONS Opening dates SUM as hotels Glacier Psrk Lodge 8-11:30 a.m. - 3-6:00 p.m. WHERE TO STAY Lake McDonald Lodge Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hotel Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rising Sun Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. . 'Eddie's Campstore (Apgar) -jGfc Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SCENIC LAUNCH TOURS \

For information call Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier Park, Mont. (406) 226-5551. Free reservations may also be made at any of the Hotels or cs££ Motor inns for any Hotel or Motel in the park operated by Glacier Park. For toll free reservation call (800) 332-9351, inside Montana.

GLACIER PARK LOOSE June 6 through Sept. 9 LAKE McDONALD LODGE & MOTEL June 7 through Sept. 9 DEPARTURE TIMES (Adult fare in parenthesis) 'Indicates naturalist narrated trip. None before June 22. MANY GLACER HOTEL June 7 through Sept 9 Lake McDonald Lodge. The 45 minute cruises depart at 10:30.1:30,3:00,4:30, 7:30* ($3.00 Adult, $1.50 Chid) Sunset Cruises: $4.00 PRWCE OF WALES HOTEL June 6 through Sept. 9 Adult, $2.00 Child) Starts June 12. RISING SUN MOTOR INN ft CABINS June 15 through Sept. 3 St. Mary Lake (at Rising Sun). One hour cruises depart at 9:00*, 11:00, 2:00*, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. ($5.00 Adult, $2.50 Child) Starts SWIFTCURRENT MOTOR DM ft CABMS June 22 through Sept 3 June 20. VILLAGE MN (Apgar). May 24 through Sept. 16 Swiftcurrent/Josephine Lakes (at Many Glacier). Total time is slightly more than an hour. Boat leaves hotel dock at 9:00*, 11:00*. 2:00*. and APGAR VILLAGE LODGE (RESERVATIONS 406-888-5484) May 1 through Sept. 28 4:00* ($5.00 Adult, $2.50 Child) Starts June 10. Lake. The 45 minute cruises depart at 10:30,1:00*, 2:30,3:30 ($4.00 Adult, $2.00 Child) Starts June 12. Waterton Lain to 6oat Haunt and return on the "international." ($6.00 Adult, $3.00 Child). June 6.

Leaves Waterton Leaves Goat Haunt 10:00 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:20 p.m. HIGH COUNTRY CHALETS 4:00 p.m. i 5:06 p.m. (June 26 to Sept 1—7:00 p.m. Sunset Cruise) ft . Accessible by hiking trail only. Open July 1, close Labor Day. Meals and lodging available by reservation. Contact Belton Chalets, West Glacier, Montana 59936 (406) 888-5511. Ala Carte available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. RENTAL BOATS

Rental boat rates will be the same at all locations: Swiftcurrent Two Medicine, Lake McDonald Lodge and Apgar as follows: 1. Rowboat (without motor) $3.50 per hour, $16.00 per 10 hour day. 2. Rowboat (5Vt h.p. motor) $7.00 per hour, $35.00 per 10 hour day. m WHERE TO EAT 3. Rowboat (6Vi to 10 h.p. outboard motor) $10.00 per hour or $50.00 per 10 hour day. 4. Canoe $4.00 per hour. No daily rate. 5. Electric powered outboard motor available (Two Medicine only) $7.00 per hour. $35.00 per 10 hour day. ROOMS (opening dates same as hotels) Boats on above lakes are operated by the Glacier Park Boat Co. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Glacier Park Ledge 7:00-9:00 12:00-2:00 6:00-9:00 Lake McDonald Ledge 7:00-9:30 11:30-2:00 6:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 11:30-2:00 5:30-9:00 Prince of Wale* Hotel 7:00-9:00 12:00-2:00 6:00-9:00 'EMM'S Restaurant (Apgar) 11:30-9:00 7:00-11:30 11:30-9:00 HORSEBACK RIDES

Wrangler-conducted trail rides of various lengths begin about June 12. Operated by Rocky Mountain Outfitters, Inc. and leaving from: MANY GLACER HOTEL CORRAL (406-732-4311, ext. 42 or 43) One-hour ride Whenever horses are available Two-hour ride 8:30 10:45 1:30 COFFEESHOPS AND SNACK BARS Three-hour ride 9:00 1:00 Six-hour ride 8:30 All-day ride 8:45 9:00 (opening dates same as hotels)

Lain McDonald 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. LAKE McDONALD LODGE CORRAL (406-888-5670) Rising Sun 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Two-hour ride 8:00 10:00 1:00 3:00 Two Medicine (6/15) 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Three-hour ride 9:00 1:00 Swiftcurrent 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All-day ride 8:30 Many Glacier (St. Moritz) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Glacier Park Ledge (Teepee) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Prince of Wales Hotel (Tea Room) 2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. APGAR CORRAL (406-888-5522) At new location near West Entrance 'Eddie's Restaurant (Apgar) 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. One-hour ride 9:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 Two-hour ride 10:00 1:00 3:00 Three-hour ride 9:00 1:00 WHERE TO SECURE BEVERAGES Six-hour ride 9:00

Opening dates same as hotels

Glacier Park Lodge (Medicine Lounge) Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ft 3:30 p.m. to Midnight CAMPER WOOD Lake McDonald Lodge (Stockade Lounge) Open 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Many Glacier Hotel Lounges Open Noon to Midnight Prince of Wales Hotel (Windsor Room) Open 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Apgar Campground ult Daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Visage Pita Pub (Apgar - Beer ft Wine) Open 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Available at Eddie's Campstore) Avalanche and Sprague Creek Campgrounds (Available at Lake McDonald Campstore & Service Station) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Mary Campground (Available at Rising Sun Campstore & Service Station) Dairy 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Many Glacier Campground (Available at Swiftcurrent Campstore) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. GIRS, BOOKS & LITERATURE Two Medicine Campground (Available at Two Medicine Campstore) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Opening dates same as hotels Glacier Psrk Lodge Open 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge Open 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Lake McDonald Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Many Glacier Hotel Open 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Prince of Wales Hotel Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rising Sun Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Beauty Shop at Glacier Park Lodge. Two Medicine Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Barber and Beauty Shop at Many Glacier Hotel. Swiftcurrent Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bicycle Rental at Village Inn. 'The Cedar TIM Open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Golf at Glacier Park Lodge. Swimming Peel Glacier Park Lodge. 4m*Mm*+mmJm CAMPER SERVICES

GROCERY, STORES, HSHHG ft CAMPING SUPPLES Opening dstes same as hotels 'APGAR— Eddie's Store-Restaurant Open June 5-Sept. 15 Lake McDonald Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Pub June 22-Sept. 1 Rising Sun Campstore Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Cedar Tree Open May 15-Sept. 22 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. 'Eddie's Campstore (Apgar) Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6 - Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 M*M\

An outdoor program in Glacier National Park for the scientist/artist/teacher/inquisi­ tive summer visitor. The Glacier Institute offers the following field classes for college credits. — Teaching In The Outdoors — Beginning Photography in Glacier — The Early Days of Glacier — Advanced Photography in Glacier — Mountains, Valleys and Glaciers — Glacier's Grizzlies — Glacier's Wildlife — Painting The Mountains — Alpine Ecology — Forest, Tundra and Prairie — Glacial Dynamics — The North Fork Country — Glacier's Grizzlies II Brochures available at any park Visitor Center or write Glacier Institute: 1 First Street E., Kalispell, Mont. 59901 406-755- Biue Grouse Danny On photo 5222 or (July through August) Box 527, West Glacier, Mont. 59936 406-888-5215. Hileman photo Glacier National Park...it's a natural classroom! They bite Visitor Centers The best way to remove a tick is to pull it off gently with the fingers, or preferably with St. Mary Visitor Center - May 18 to June 21 j 9 Logan Pass Visitor Center — Opens June 15 forceps. Being careful not to crush it, since a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 through summer, 8 a.m. through June 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. depending on infection from the tick may be acquired even through unbroken skin. Iodine or other anti­ to 9:30 p.m. road and weather conditions. septic should be applied to the site of the Located at east entrance to the park near the Located at Continental Divide on Going-to-the- bite. The tick should be saved in case an Village of St. Mary. Sun Road. infection occurs. Phone 406-732-4424 Apgar Information Center - Open daily May 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located in Apgar Village, 2 miles (3 km) from West Glacier. Some early season naturalist activities may be available. For Actual information, stop at the Apgar Information Center or call 406-888-5512.

Size Campground openings Apgar May 12 Rising Sun Junel Female (winter camping now in picnic grounds) River May 19 Avalanche July 1 Sprague Creek June 16 (open to hard-sided camping units only) St. Mary June 8 Bowman Lake May 19 (winter camping in off season) Vehicle limits Cut Bank June 1 Two Medicine Junel The Going-to-the-Sun Road is narrow and Fish Creek June 16 winding as it ascends the Kintla Lake May 19 toward Logan Pass. . Logging Creek May 19 Primitive camping may be available before Before July 1 and after August 31 all vehicles (or combination of units) longer than Many Glacier June 1 scheduled opening dates. Please check at Park 10.5 meters (35 feet) are prohibited on the (open to hard-sided camping units only) Headquarters or the area Ranger Station. Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun Campgrounds. 'Punching through' Vehicles must be no wider than 2.5 meters Early in April each year, snow removal Clearing the snow is hampered by the (8 feet) including mirrors and extensions. operations begin in the low country, in many avalanches sliding from the Garden preparation for the influx of visitors. To have Wall. The deepest snow is encountered just the Going-to-the-Sun Road open over Logan east of Logan Pass where the prevailing Permissible Prohibited Pass by early June, it is necessary to begin winds cause a "Big Drift" 50-70 feet deep. snow removal on the 15-mile "hill section" To determine the exact location of the road by mid-April. Opening the road in spring is beneath the Big Drift, surveying must be the most hazardous work of the park's eight- done. man snow removal crew. In April, the crew Whether you are still waiting for the Going- starts to make its way to Logan Pass, to-the-Sun Road to open over Logan Pass or starting with bulldozers to remove the bulk of are driving the road and enjoying the Clearing Sun Road in Glacier National Before July 1 After July 1 the material. End loaders and rotary plows immense piles of snow, remember the long 10.5 meters (35 feet) 10.5 meters (35 feet) then clean up the remaining four to six feet hours and hazardous working conditions the Park near Logan Pass at Rimrock of snow on the roadway. park crews face to "punch through." May 24,1983. Mel Ruder photo Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 - 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 owp. No one else is there to make sure that everything will go smoothly and safely. Grizzly NPS photo 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 Wildlife and you expedition of some duration. It is a good idea before making a commitment to run the to leave the trip itinerary with someone in rapids. May and June in Glacier are exciting is not recommended. By making noise - bells, case of emergency. Once a trip begins, Portions of the river system lie adjacent to months for wildlife observations. Animals are talking, whistling • as you walk, you alert all adhering to the trip plan is a cautionary private ownership. Visitors should respect frequently seen feeding in the meadows or animals to your presence, avoiding a measure. private landowners' rights by using only moving from winter to summer haunts. Bears surprise encounter. If you do see a bear, It is good practice to learn where known those shore areas publicly owned and are introducing their cubs to the world and, maintain a prudent distance and allow the hazards may be encountered. Fallen trees or designated for public use. in June, newborn elk and deer can be seen bear to go its way. If an animal approaches sweepers in the river can capsize or damage Visitors desiring mdre information on the with their mothers. you, do not run, as this might provoke more a boat. Floaters should constantly be alert for river may purchase "The Three Forks of the aggressive behavior. Back slowly away or This is also a time to be more cautious their appearance. Floaters should scout Flathead River," or contact nearest Forest climb a tree if available. As a final resort, fall around the animals, as the adults are very rapids from the shore and develop a strategy Service or Park Service information station. protective of their young. To enjoy seeing down, curl into a ball and play dead. Unlikely wildlife without endangering yourself or as that sounds, it has been known to dis­ disturbing the animals, here are a few tips to courage more aggressive behavior on the remember: FOR YOUR WELL-BEING and the part of a bear. Backpackers are especially welfare of the animals, observe all wildlife vulnerable to wildlife-related dangers. from a distance, preferably from the security Always obtain a permit before leaving for the of your car. ALL BEARS ARE POTENTIALLY backcountry. Consider using only foods with HAZARDOUS. Approaching, molesting or little odor. Keep a clean camp with the feeding them is foolhardy, dangerous and sleeping area at some distance from the illegal. "kitchen." Hoist food out of reach on the CAMPERS — Be especially careful to keep bear pole provided in developed backcountry a clean camp. Place all garbage in the campgrounds or on a rope tied- between two bearproof garbage cans. All food, including tall trees. ice chests and stoves when not needed, should be locked in the trunk of your car. Please report all bear sightings and Animals that become accustomed to incidents to a Ranger. This information is human-related food sources may lose their valuable in determining management actions fear of man and become dangerous. to ensure the safety of all park visitors and BACKPACKERS & HIKERS - Hiking alone the perpetuation of our wildlife populations. "Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam..." National Bison Range photo Springtime on the range Browning Museum The eastern boundary of Glacier National The season of renewal begins early in the and playing. Park is bordered by the Blackfeet Indian lower Flathead Valley. Long, warm days at On Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, Reservation. Take time to go to Browning to low elevation are an attractive invitation for Canada geese and many species of ducks visit the Museum of the Plains Indian. Open the new year of life. have already produced new broods and are May on weekdays only, 10 to 4:30 p.m. In the winter-bleached grass, small nurturing their young in quiet bays. Painted June daily 9 to 5:00 p.m. There are no fees. animals are beginning to stir. Voles and deer turtles can be seen basking on a floating log. mice are raising the first of many litters of Hatches of insects hover unwarily over trie young. Ground squirrels and marmots, eager surface of the water providing a stealthy SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS: New Vistas in Con to feed for the first time in seven months, are bass a chance for a meal. temporary Beadwork featuring Jackie Larson above ground at midday. Larkspur, yellow- (Blackfeet) and Celeste Connor (Apache) for A tranquil evening visit to Ninepipe or the the month of May. bells, and shooting stars blanket the brilliant Bison Range can be a memorable and green hills with splashes of color. rewarding experience for the visitor of Summer sales start for the month of June. Bison calves begin to appear in late April, western Montana. The refuge is open during some nine months after the breeding season. daylight hours, but the best wildlife viewing Waterton/Glacier Times As the time of birth approaches, cows is in the early morning or late afternoon. become restless and may leave the company Published Jointly by the Glacier and Waterton Natural History Associations for the National Park Service and Parks Canada. of the herd for up to several days. Calves are To get to the National Bison Range, drive The Associations are non-profit educational organizations dedicated born a bright tawny color and with voracious south on Hwy. 35 or U.S. 93 to Ronan. to the interpretation of Waterton-Glacier hi cooperation with the National Park Service and Parks Canada. appetites. Within minutes after birth they wili Continue five miles past Ronan to the Hwy. 1985 No. 1 Edited by be standing and feeding. Incredibly, it is a 21.2 turnoff and follow the signs to the Museum of the Plains Indians and May-June C.B. Ladeau E.C. Seeley Crafts Center photo matter of only hours before they are running refuge entrance. There is no entrance fee. 8 - Waterton/Glacier Times, May-June 1985 isguised ! Fast, cold and fatal 1 danger As you can see, our cartoon characters Inviting, breathtaking and colorful are all find Waterton/Glacier filled with hidden descriptive of Waterton/Glacier's waters. dangers. While they seem to have located Disguised among thai oeauty are the swift the ultimate dangers, albeit in a humorous and cold glacial torrents and deep, icy lakes. fashion, the messages they bring are real Drowning is the number one life-taker in this and often tragic. Won't you join us in our scenic preserve. V.oss-covered rocks and effort to make your visit here safe and slippery logs line the banks of these meaningful? unspoiled waterways. Children playing happily among the rocks, avid photographers in search of that "special" shot, and careless boaters, rafters, swimmers and fishermen Uncaged have fallen victim to these swift-running frigid streams and deep glacial lakes. Please use extreme care as you can explore our Waterton/Glacier's animals are wild, often waters. aggressive and always unpredictable. Whether bear or moose, ground squirrel or marmot, those animals can present a very real and painful threat. Enjoy them from a safe distance and remember that feeding, molesting or teasing of all wildlife is strictly and wild Careless prohibited. camping

Bears are attracted by food. If yours is left accessible, it, as well as much of your equipment, may be destroyed. It is mandatory that food be stored properly when not in use, either locked securely in your vehicle or suspended 10 feet above the ground and 5 feet from any tree or post. A clean camp is your best assurance of a "bear-free" stay. To deter bears and thieves, secure your food, equipment and valuables at night or when leaving your camp unattended. =x&%&

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Designed and built during the depression or Pathways to disappointment CCC days, roadways in Waterton/Glacier are narrow and often precipitous, winding Waterton/Glacier's 730 miles of traits and If you come to Waterton/Glacier to climb, scenically through a number of exciting magnificent mountains provide thousands of be certain to check your itinerary with park valleys. Pullouts are provided periodically for visitors each season a rare escape into personnel. NEVER CLIMB ALONE! in those who wish to stop to view or to allow nature. Most emerge successfully and depart Waterton, you must obtain a free "hazardous faster traffic to pass. Only a few sections of richer. For an unfortunate few, however, this activity" permit from the park warden roadways are open enough to allow passing. wilderness experience has ended in a service to climb. Proper clothing, foot gear The maximum speed is limited to 45 mph tragedy of suffering and death. Sedimentary and climbing equipment are a must. The (50 mph in Waterton) and many segments rocks which form Waterton/Glacier's moun­ danger in climbing these peaks gives are signed for reduced speed through more tains are crumbly and loose, providing un­ credence to an old adage which states, congested areas. Please drive courteously, stable holds, poor footing and weak piton "there are old climbers, and there are bold carefully and defensively and be vigilant for anchors. A number of climbers and climbers, but very few old, bold climbers." pedestrians and cyclists. When leaving your "scramblers" looking for shot-cuts have vehicle unattended, even for short periods, taken painful or fatal tells down scree slopes. remember to lock it securely with valuables out of sight. Keep purses and wallets with you at all times.

intestinal disorder characterized by severe diarrhea and nausea. Animal populations Remember carrying Giardia roam extensively, contami­ An excess of two million people yearly nating many mountain streams. Surface visit Waterton/Glacier safely and depart with water should be boiled for at least one memories of a breathtaking vacation. Our minute prior to use either for cooking or wish is for your experience to be one of If you hike in Waterton/Glacier, stay on drinking. those, the above admonitions are designed established trails. Remember that streams Unpredictable weather has ruined many to help make your stay with us comfortable are extremely cold, and crossing them backcountry outings. Mosquitoes, gnats and and safe. Park personnel are here to serve presents added hazards. Additionally, water biting flies abound in some areas. Be you. We hope that you wilt call upon us for which runs cold and clear may not always be prepared for the worst and be sure to leave. any assistance or information that will aid m pure. Giardia lamblia, present in many your itinerary with someone before heading making your stay here a secure and streams and lakes, causes giardiasis, an into the backcountry. memorable one.