1998 Summer Guide to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
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PATERTON-GLACIER 1998 Summer Guide to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Welcome to the International Peace Park What's Inside This is a land of high mountains and deep Parliament and the United States Congress integrating knowledge and experience from valleys, of alpine meadows, dense forests, as Waterton-Glacier International Peace the natural and social sciences. Research and prairie grasslands; a combination that Park, the first of its kind in the world. While findings and education can provide direc provides habitats for an array of plants and each country retains sovereignty over its tion to improve land management and con Plan tostoo by one of Glacier National animals. Much of this wildlife travels be portion of the peace park, staff from both servation, both within and outside the na Park's visitor centers, or the\5sltor " - tween Glacier and Waterton Lakes Na parks regularly work on joint projects relat tional parks. Reception Centre In Waterton, to start your trip In the parks, Staff can answer tional Parks, regardless of the international ing to research, resource management, visi As you travel through our distinctive questions and assist with trip planning boundary. An elk herd summers in Glacier tor services, and education. The Interna mountain and prairie landscapes, and en needs. Hours and locations are listed on and migrates downslope to winter on the tional Peace Park is a real example of what joy the exceptional variety of wildlife and pages 2 and 10. prairies of Waterton. Wind and water dis cooperation can achieve. habitats, you won't be surprised they are perse seeds from one country to another. We have also come to understand the also treasured world wide. This was recog For years Glacier had no wolves until a need to look beyond not just the interna nized when the International Peace Park was Park Map few from Canada travelled south and estab tional border, but also our other national designated a World Heritage Site in 1995 - Page 12 contains a map of the parks to lished a pack. An eagle chick hatched in park boundaries. Working closely with our not only for its scenic values and signifi aid in trip planning. More <fetailed m«i|*$ Glacier was tracked to Calgary through use neighbours - including ranchers, local gov cant climate, landforms and ecology but lire available at visitor centers and of radio telemetry. Since wildlife is not re ernments, native people, and businesses - also because of its cultural importance as stores throughout the parks. stricted by political boundaries, it benefits us all. two parks, joined across boundaries, in makes sense that we have come Both Glacier and Waterton Lakes are the name of shared stewardship and Lodging to recognize the need to members of a worldwide collection of bio peace. look beyond borders. sphere reserves. Glacier was listed in 1976 |||veral lodges, motels, and Inns are In 1932, both parks ted throughout Glacier and Waterton and Waterton Lakes in 1979. The objective es National Parks, information on how were designated by of these reserves is to better understand the o contact them or to make reservations the Canadian relationships between humans and n-befcund cvi pages 10 and 11. -^ their natural environment by ping WatQrtogg. ytorNa§te*$l Pa*$t has three lir^^Ouii^wl^p^^^^OO mpsites and Glacier National Park's thirteen campgrounds provide almost • 1000 imbreT&rn to pages^andNo.lbr '- further details. Services & Activities A listing of services and activities in the rt$ is listed on pages 10 and 11. Backcountry Permits Glacier National Park has changed the way itclfefS backcountry permits; $!$&' # Sees and a reservation system are in jj>lace. See page 2 for details, fees are also charged for permits in Waterton Lakes National Park. See .page 10. WW^A> --4 to die national parks is to see wildlife in yjp, rs|f$i*»a! se&ing; Bott*$aifc$' hav& vj International Peace Park Hike diverse habitats that allow for a number „ Experience the International Wfece Park in water^pingear, jacket, hat, and wear stu|||r- of species to survive. Special articles on a unique way! Join a free, full day hike from footwear. The trail is not difficult, but you seeing and appreciating wildlife, as well Canada to the U.S., then cruise back on the will be hiking most of the day (14 km/8.5 as research activities $n ^h&paiks can be waters of the deepest lake in the Canadian mi). Dogs are not permitted. We'H be back found In the center section of this paper <wr pa^es 6 m^TJ.^ Rockies. Led by a Canadian park interpreter to Waterton about 6 p.m. Hikers must pur and a U.S. ranger-naturalist, it is held Sat chase a one-way boat cruise ticket for the urdays from June 27 to September 5. Par return trip [adults - $11; youth 13 to 17 - DCSCUMI ticipants meet at the Bertha Trailhead in $7; children 4 to 12 - $5 (Canadian)]. Waterton-Qader Is bear country! Be sure Waterton Park at 10 a.m. Bring a lunch, to read the information on page 8 for suggestions for how to react when you ttjg^&fttftlt 4$ well as recojmmendations Seeing and Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road on voting bear <&&*$tojalg|y^ Are you driving an RV, oversize vehicle, or pulling a trailer? Vehicle size restrictions Border Crossing may limit your use of sections of the Go MS. ^nd Car^fi^.cltisKens^hould have \. ing-to-the-Sun Road. See page 3 for infor identification and proof of age for alt passengers in the vehicle. A birth mation on vehicle size restrictions. certificate may foeneeded for d|||lren. Several alternative transportation options |§|illens of ^^phtiles other tharifhe are available to help visitors enjoy the Go United States or Canada may rtsed tor i ing-to-the-Sun Road. Take advantage of a passport or visa. See page 12 for further narrated guided tour or, for point-to-point , ^feMatiation on hours, rest#ctioeg|(i$&; * transportation, hop on the park's shuttle. special regulation^. See page 11 for more information. Glacier Park Inc. and Sun Tours offer alternative transportation options in Glacier National Park Glacier National Park West Glacier, MT 59936 Glacier National Park 406-888-7800 Visitor Centers Apgar Visitor Center April 26 - June 20 .... 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 21 - August 15 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 16 - Sept. 7 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 - Oct. 31 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Logan Pass Visitor Center early-June - June 20 . 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 21- Sept. 7 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 - Sept. 30 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 - Oct. 18 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Mary Visitor Center May 16 - June 20 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 - Sept. 7 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mt. Oberlin Hidden Lake Sept. 8 - Oct. 18 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many Glacier Ranger Station May 23 - June 20 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camping June 21 - Sept. 7 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campgrounds in Glacier provide just over $2.00 fee to dump RV holding tanks. Util Fires Sept. 8 - Sept. 23 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1000 campsites. Most are available on a ity hookups are not provided. Fires are permitted only in designated Headquarters Building "first-come, first-served" basis. Fish Creek Eleven group sites at Apgar and one each campgrounds and picnic areas where Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and St. Mary campgrounds may be re at Many Glacier and Two Medicine camp grates are provided. served ahead of time through the National grounds accommodate parties of 9-24 Park Service Reservation System by call people. They are operated on a "first-come, Firewood Entrance Fees ing (800) 365-CAMP. first-served" basis. The fee is $3.00 per Collecting firewood is prohibited except Separate entrance fees are charged at Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 person per night. along the inside North Fork Road from one Waterton Lakes National Park. vehicles per site. Most campgrounds have Showers are available for a fee at Rising mile north of Fish Creek Campground to drinking water, restrooms with flush toi Sun and Swiftcurrent motor inns and at Kintla Lake, along the Bowman Lake Road, Single Vehicle Pass $10.00 lets, and cold running water. At camp campgrounds adjacent to Glacier. and in the area of backcountry camp Valid at Glacier National Park for 7 days. grounds with disposal stations there is a grounds where fires are permitted. Single Person Entry $5.00 Entry into Glacier National Park by foot, Campground Dates of Daily Sites Maximum Length Flush Toilets Disposal Special bicycle, or motorcycle for 7 days. Operation Fee of Sites Station Information Glacier National Park Pass $20.00 Apgar 5/8 - 10/19 $12 196 25 sites up to 40* Yes Yes 0X3> Valid for 1 year from month of purchase. Avalanche 6/19 - 9/8 $12 87 50 sites up to 26' Yes Yes (3) Golden Eagle Passport $50.00 Bowman Lake 5/15 - 9/15 $10 48 RV's not recommended 0X2> Valid at all Federal entrance fee parks or Cut Bank 5/29 - 9/8 $10 19 RV's not recommended <2> areas for 1 year from month of purchase. Fish Creek 6/1 - 9/8 $15 180 80 sites up to 26' Yes Yes (3)® Golden Age Passports $10.00 Kintla Lake 5/22 - 9/15 $10 13 RV's not recommended (D® Lifetime pass, available to U.S.