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COMPLIMENTARY $2.95 2017/2018 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS This summer, Yamaha launches a new Star motorcycle designed to help you journey further…than you ever thought possible. To see the road ahead, visit YamahaMotorsports.com/Journey-Further Some motorcycles shown with custom parts, accessories, paint and bodywork. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, gloves and boots. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. ©2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. BLEED AREA TRIM SIZE WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WELCOME LIVE AREA On May 11, 1910, Glacier National Park wide variety of activities, animals, trails was designated as our nation’s 10th na- and much more. We hope this little green Zion National Park tional park. Known for its glacier-carved guide will become as well-used as your is the result of erosion, jagged peaks, turquoise and emerald hiking boots! sedimentary uplift, and lakes, abundant and diverse plant and ani- mal communities, and U-shaped valleys, Stephanie Shinmachi. 8 ⅞ Glacier has become an icon due to its FUN FACTS many designations. In 1932, international cooperation be- tween the Rotary Club members of Mon- Established: Glacier National Park was cre- 8 ⅜ tana and Alberta convinced the United ated in 1910. Waterton Lakes National Park was first called Waterton Lakes For- States and Canada to join Waterton Lakes est Park when it was created in 1895. and Glacier National Parks as a symbol 7 ⅜ of their longtime friendship. In recogni- Land Area: Glacier is comprised of 1,600 square tion of this historic agreement, the parks miles. Waterton measures 195 square miles. 5 ⅞ were designated Waterton-Glacier In- ternational Peace Park, the world’s first Lowest & Highest Elevations: Glacier’s lowest 5 ⅜ international, transboundary park or pre- elevation is 3,150 feet at the juncture of the serve. In 1995, the Peace Park became Middle and North forks of the Flathead River, the world’s first International Peace while its highest elevation reaches 10,466 4 ¾ Park World Heritage Site. Although feet at the summit of Mount Cleveland. administered by two different countries, Waterton: 4,050 feet on the Waterton River the parks share a common boundary and is the lowest elevation in Waterton, while the myriad resources. highest reaches 9,580 feet at Mount Blakiston. Glacier National Park encompasses a region of mountains, valleys and prairies Number of Plant & Animal Species: There in the northwest corner of Montana that are nearly 1,132 species of vascular plants, abuts Waterton Lakes National Park in including 20 major species of trees, 276 southwestern Alberta. species of birds, 71 species of mammals This American Park Network guide to and 24 species of fish, including 18 native. Glacier National Park is provided to en- hance your appreciation and enjoyment Hiking: Glacier features more than 730 miles of this special place. It is made possible of hiking trails. Waterton boasts more than 120 miles of maintained trails. Horseback by the generous support of the sponsors travel is allowed on many of these trails. whose messages appear inside. During your stay, we hope our guide helps you discover the amazing wonders of Glacier National Park and inspires a variety of ideas to make your visit a spe- GET THE APP! Join the community at IT’S FREE! 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WHY PARKS MATTER There is nothing so American as our national parks. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt ® Access to parks is one of the things that’s truly great about life in America. Not just na- tional parks, like FDR stated, but all parks. Parks Mark, Joel & Alex – Support parks, stay healthy! afford everyone, regardless of race, income, social status or age, the opportunity to escape Take a deep breath in a park and you’ll immedi- the concrete jungle and step into the wild. It ately know the value of greenspace. doesn’t matter whether it’s a small step into a Health & Wellness Studies show a high local park or a giant leap into the backcountry. correlation between time spent in parks and The effect is the same. Time in nature feels improved health (and, in my view, happiness). good. Other values that parks bring may be You move more when you’re outside, which de- less obvious. Since we take care of the things creases stress, makes you more fit and reduces we value, I’d like to highlight a few other ben- the risk of many health issues, such as diabetes, efits we all receive from public lands: high blood pressure and heart disease. Exercise Economic Impact America’s federal, state (which parks inspire) also positively impacts your and local parks and public lands generate $200 cholesterol levels. A few years ago, I started bi- billion in annual economic activity and support cycling to work every day. A year later, my over- more than one million jobs! You might help a all cholesterol went down while my HDL—the dozen businesses during a weekend hiking trip. “good” cholesterol—went up. The results of Imagine the impact of a week-long national park a small change in your exercise routine can be adventure. Parks raise property values, too! amazing! Parks invite this change. 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