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 lace. See page 2 for details, fees are also charged forpermit s in Waterton Lakes National Park. See .page 10. WW^A> --4

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National parks have CD Primitive Camping available after the listed dates, road conditions permitting. (2> Primitive campground accessible by dirt road only, large units not recommended. Q) Hiker/Biker sites available, (3) Campground may be reserved in advance by calling (800) 365-CAMP. experienced an increase in crime in recent years. Car Hiking Backcountry Camping Over 700 miles of trail provide many out­ Visitors planning to camp overnight in the backcountry must obtain a backcountry per­ burglaries and theft of personal standing opportunities for both short hikes mit. Major permit issuing stations are located in the Apgar Backcountry Permit Center*, and extended backpacking trips. Hikers St. Mary Visitor Center, and the Many Glacier Ranger Station. Permits are issued daily property are not uncommon. need to assume individual responsibility until 4:30 p.m. Permits are also available at Polebridge and Two Medicine Ranger Sta­ for planning their trips and hiking safely. tions, however dates and hours of operation may vary. Visitors entering Glacier from the When you leave your vehicle or Before setting out on your hike, read all north may get a backcountry permit at the Waterton Visitor Reception Centre. the warnings and recommendations in this Permits are issued no more than 24 hours in advance of your trip, and there is a $4.00 campsite, secure all valuables newspaper. You will increase your odds of per person per night charge. Advanced reservations (more than 24 hours in advance) are a safe hike, decrease your disturbance to only available at the Apgar Backcountry Permit Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, or by out of plain view. Ifyou observe wildlife, and lessen damage to resources. mail. Write to: Backcountry Permits, Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 for Trail maps, and a complete line of trail information and to obtain reservation forms. There is a $20.00 reservation charge. suspicious activity, contact a guides, topographic maps and field guides "Permits are available at Apgar Visitor Center when the Backcountry Permit Center is closed. are available at park visitor centers. Publi­ ranger as soon as possible. cations are also available by mail. Pick up a catalog at any visitor center or ranger Leave No Trace Descriptions of individuals, station in the park. Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics Brochures and signs guide visitors on is a national program that promotes and vehicles, or license numbers are Glacier's four self-guided trails. The Trail inspires responsible outdoor recreation and of the Cedars, Hidden Lake, Sun Point, stewardship of America's public lands. The extremely helpful. and Swiftcurrent nature trails encourage National Park Service is a cooperating part­ hikers to experience Glacier at their own ner in this program, along with other fed­ pace. The Trail ofthe Cedars is wheelchair eral land management agencies. accessible. Leave No Trace depends more on atti­ Be Aware That For those who wish to learn a little more tude and awareness than on rules and regu­ Regulations are designed to protect park about the park, visitors may join a park lations. The time you spend in Glacier can resources and preserve the quality of your ranger for an easy stroll, a short half-day be safer and more rewarding if you strive visit. Park rangers strictly enforce park regu­ hike, or a vigorous all-day hike. The Na­ to "Leave No Trace" of your visit on the lations. ture with a Naturalist publication lists resources, or on the experiences of other • Feeding or disturbing wildlife is against ranger-led activities offered throughout the visitors. park regulations. park. Free copies are available at visitor • Removal of any natural or cultural fea­ centers and entrance stations. Please practice the following six ture like flowers, rocks, artifacts, or ant­ principles of Leave No Trace: lers is prohibited. • Plan Ahead and Prepare • Loaded firearms are not allowed in Gla­ Pets & Parks • Travel and Camp on cier. Unloaded firearms may be trans­ Pets are permitted in campgrounds, overlooks, and parking areas. They must be on a Durable Surfaces ported in a vehicle if the weapon is cased, leash of 6 feet or less, caged, or in a vehicle at all times. Pets may not be left unattended • Pack It In - Pack It Out broken down or rendered inoperable, and and are not permitted on trails, along lake shores, or in the backcountry. Pets are not • Properly Dispose of What kept out of sight. allowed in restaurants, stores, or visitor centers. Pet owners are required to pick up after You Cannot Pack Out • Open containers of alcohol in a motor their pets and dispose of waste properly. • Leave What You Find vehicle are prohibited. • Minimize Use and Impacts of Fire Glacier National Park West Glacier, MT 59936 Glacier National Park 406-888-7800 Scenic Drives A trip over the Going-to-the-Sun Road provides a memorable park experience. Com­ Vehicle Size Restrictions pleted in 1932, this 52-mile road combines both history and unparalleled scenery. It Vehicles, and vehicle combinations, longer than 21 feet and wider than 8 feet, are pro­ bisects the heart of Glacier. Its construction made accessible the remote backcountry of hibited between Avalanche Campground and the Sun Point parking area. the park to everyone. While portions of this scenic route remain open year-round, the To give every visitor the opportunity to experience this engineering marvel, alternative higher sections are generally not open until late May or June and close the third Monday transportation is available by contacting the companies listed on page 11. in October, unless closed earlier by snowfall. To help reduce congestion along this narrow winding road, vehicle size restrictions are in effect. Over time, it became apparent that the road was not designed for the number or size of today's vehicles. Larger vehicles frequently had difficulty negotiating the sharp corners and often caused considerable traffic delays. To allow for a safe and enjoyable experience, vehicle size restrictions are in effect at all times.

Visiting Logan Pass 8 feet Frequently, in July and August, the parking lot at the Logan Pass Visitor Center fills beyond 2.4 meters capacity and visitors are forced to drive on without stopping. To avoid the crowds, plan on visiting Logan Pass early in the day or late in the afternoon. Guided tours also stop at Logan Pass and help to limit the number of vehicles. 6.4 meters Take Time To Enjoy the Views. If more than four vehicles stack up behind you, please use a pullout to let them pass safely. Be aware of wildlife along the roads, especially at dusk or at night. Animals often dart out in front of vehicles. Please watch for and give the right of way to children and pedestrians. Obey the posted speed limit at all times.

Road Construction Due to the long snowy winters and late spring thaw, road construction can only be accomplished in the summer months. All construction activities in the park are under­ taken with care to insure that visitors are impacted as little as possible. During the summer of 1998 road construction activity will take place on the Camas nHEHEHHHH Road and in the Avalanche area. Expect delays. - •>-'•'*• Bicycling Glacier's Weather In Glacier, bicycles are restricted to roadways, bike routes, or parking areas and are not Waterton-Glacier's summer weather is as varied as its landscape. The western valleys allowed on trails. Waterton Lakes National Park allows some bicycling on trails. generally receive the most rainfall, but daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees F. It Cyclists must observe all traffic regulations. Keep well to the right side of the road and is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Sunny days often predominate ride in single file only. Pull off the road if four or more vehicles stack up behind you. In on the east side of the park, however strong winds frequently occur. Overnight lows fog or after dark a white light in front and a red reflector on the rear of your bicycle are throughout the park can drop to near 20 degrees F, and snow can fall anytime. In August required. Be visible! Attach a bright flag on a pole and wear light-colored clothing. of 1992, a foot of snow fell on the northeastern corner of Glacier National Park. Watch for falling rocks, drainage grates, and ice on road. Prepare for a variety of conditions and pack accordingly. You may start the day in a T- shirt and shorts, and need a parka by evening. Dress in layers. Always bring raingear. Hiker-Biker Campsites The weather data shown here was collected over the last ten years at Park Headquar­ A limited number of sites at Apgar, Fish Creek, Sprague Creek, Avalanche, Many Glacier, ters in West Glacier, at an elevation of 3200 ft. Temperatures and rainfall amounts are Rising Sun, Two Medicine, and St. Mary campgrounds are held until 9:00 p.m. for bicy­ often much different in other parts of the park. clists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. Sites are shared and have a capacity of 8 people; larger groups must split up. The fee is $3.00 per person. If hiker-biker sites are full, campers I2j 123 Q9 E31 JSSBi DO EBI ESI S3 EE9 ED E must use regular unoccupied campsites. Ave.precipitation 3.25" 1.86" 2.06" 2.07" 2.97" 3.35" 1.95" 1.45" 1.83" 2.93" 3.76" 3..09I "

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||.^fj Range of average high and low temperatures • Extreme high & low St. Mary valley Planning for Glacier's Future Your Fees Improve Glacier In 1995, a comprehensive planning effort began to provide an overall strategy for guiding Managing public lands is a major financial investment. While most of that investment is the future of Glacier National Park and to respond to changes in visitation as well as from the general tax base, recreational users derive a greater benefit from, and place a natural and cultural resource conditions. Park staff has been working with Indian tribes, greater burden on resources than the public at large. In 1996, Congress directed the U. S. local communities, the State of Montana, other agencies, special interest groups, park Department of the Interior to implement the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to visitors, and the public to develop a new General Management Plan (GMP). The plan is help address park needs. Users of park areas now pay an increased share of costs. to be finalized in October 1998. You are encouraged to get involved. The Fee Demonstration Program allows a significant portion of fees collected in parks A draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) to be spent directly for that area. In Glacier these fees are being used to provide universal will be released this summer. Public meetings will be announced after the draft plan is access to Oberlin Bend, Running Eagle Falls, Park Headquarters, and wayside exhibits released. Review the draft plan and EIS, attend upcoming meetings, or write a letter to let along Lake McDonald. Additionally new vault toilets along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, us know your thoughts. Announcements of upcoming public meetings are available at trail maintenance, wildlife monitoring, revegetation efforts, and campground improve­ Glacier National Park headquarters, visitor centers, and ranger stations. To add your name ments are all benefits of this new fee program. to our mailing list or provide comments, write to: GMP Team, Glacier National Park, West The future of America's public lands rests with all Americans. The actions we take Glacier, MT 59936. Information is also on Glacier's website at: http//www.nps.gov/glac. today reflect the price we are willing to pay to pass these lands on to future generations, protected and in better health. Waterton Lakes National Park *• WatertonPark, Alberta T0K2M0 ^^Oi Waterton Lakes National Park 403-859-2224 VW Community Changes If you are familiar with the former swim­ The redevelopment of the former pool ming pool site, you're likely amazed at the site became a priority for the park and com­ transformation which has taken place munity, as well as an opportunity to serve there. Construction on the Lodge at Wa­ as a model of the principles and design terton Lakes has proceeded in earnest. It parameters outlined in the Framework. The opened its first rooms in December, and aging pool facility had been closed in 1992 by summer's end accommodation, conven­ and lay vacant for 5 years. The proposal tion and spa facilities, as well as an inter­ for The Lodge at Waterton Lakes was cho­ national hostel, will be complete. Nearby, sen based on its innovative environmental you can also admire the peeled logs and and educational components. An added stonework of the new Waterton Glacier bonus was the Lodge's willingness to main­ Suites. Adding about 100 rooms to the 300 tain a pool facility open to both their guests existing ones, these new facilities reflect and to the general public. the desire of community residents and park Soon after the Framework was released, managers to keep the distinctive village improvement and redevelopment propos­ atmosphere of Waterton Park. als for other properties were submitted. All Late in the park's centennial year of recent and future proposals for commer­ 1995, Parks Canada and the community cial or residential properties are subjected of Waterton Park worked together to cre­ to a simple, but thorough, development ate a Framework for Managing Develop­ review process. Factors considered include ment in Waterton Lakes National Park. It the proposal's consistency with National was signed by community and park repre­ Park management plans, community sentatives and was designed to provide "a frameworks, guidelines, regulations and carefully thought out, comprehensive ap­ other related documents. It then focuses proach to managing development..." The on the technical aspects of the develop­ Framework provides guidance on what size ment such as architectural design and sit­ and type of development is appropriate and ing, and effects on infrastructure. Devel­ confines development to existing areas. It opment projects in national parks also re­ also sets clear limits to growth. quire special considerations such as high "The Framework and the associated de­ standards for environmental assessment velopment review process," says Townsite and public involvement. and Client Services Manager Patricia This process provides an opportunity for Benson, "give Parks Canada a valuable tool representatives from the park and the com­ to support the visitor service role of the munity to maintain both community char­ community, while safeguarding the park acter and national park values. resources and maintaining the village's lei­ surely pace and historic character." Waterton-Glacier Suites and the Lodge at Waterton are new additions to the Townsite's skyline. Helping Native Fish Ranching on the Border Recent changes to Parks Canada's fishing that were lost or discarded. Even one lead A pair of sandhill cranes step daintily through the sedges lining a small wetland. Nearby, regulations will help native fish stocks sinker can kill a waterbird. Non-lead sink­ on a muskrat lodge, a trumpeter swan incubates her eggs. Emerging from nearby wil­ thrive, while still allowing visitors to en­ ers and weights are similar in performance lows, a grizzly stops to grub some blue camas lily bulbs out of the wet soil. An elk and joy fishing in the park's lakes, rivers and to lead-based types. her newborn calf watch the bear nervously, then turn and pick their way back^-jnto the streams. Pike have recently declined in many aspen forest. Daily possession limits on native fish spe­ Alberta lakes, and changes to reduce har­ As the next millennium draws near, this sort of scene has become too rare. Most North cies have been lowered from 5 to 2 fish. vest are pending. The management of lake Americans look to their national parks to preserve these vulnerable species and the habi­ Mountain lakes and streams are cold and un­ trout is also under review. While recre­ tats they depend upon. productive, so they produce a limited num­ ational fishing will continue for most spe­ This is not, however, a national park scene. The sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, grizzlies, ber of fish. Anglers don't need to remove cies and in most park waters, Parks Canada elk and even wolves that many visitors associate with Waterton Lakes National Park spend as many fish before populations begin to suf­ remains committed to the protection of much, or more, time outside the park as they do inside. The reason? Cattle ranching. fer. In the past, easily-caught native fish like native species. Some future improvements Ranching families have occupied the band of rich aspen parkland that flanks the Rocky bull trout, cutthroat and northern pike bore being considered are: Mountains for more than a century. Some are in their fourth generation of caring for the land. the brunt of angler harvest because of their • changes to open seasons and additional Ranching keeps the landscape lightly settled and relatively natural. Cattle, to a degree, have aggressive feeding behaviour. This is why area closures to improve protection for taken over the role of native bison in cropping native grasses and forbs. Because ranchers more moderate catch limits for native fish native fish spawning areas; control access, animals that are sensitive to disturbance are often more secure on ranchland are replacing formerly high limits. • introduction of a "barbless hook" rule than in the more heavily-used national park on the other side of the fence. Bull trout have disappeared from much of (to reduce hooking mortality); But ranching is under threat these days, because ranchland near a national park is a their former range in Alberta, mainly as a • the i ntroduction of seasonal or zero catch tempting target for real estate speculators. Rising land prices and taxes make ranching - result of damaged habitat, overfishing and and possession I imits for some native spe­ an economically fragile business at the best of times - increasingly marginal. Ranchers displacement by introduced species. A zero cies; and park managers alike are worried that ecologically vital habitats that lie outside park catch and possession limit was introduced • restrictions on the use of natural baits boundaries may be subdivided and developed. to protect the remaining bull trout within the and on some types of fishing tackle; The Nature Conservancy of Canada has park, and fishing is no longer allowed in • increases in daily catch and possession begun raising funds to pay ranchers for the prime spawning habitat. As Alberta's desig­ limits on some non-native fish species; development rights on their lands. Area nated provincial fish, the bull trout is a great The park will also begin research ranchers have also started their own orga­ ambassador for the healthy streams it, and projects on water quality, the genetics of nization, the Southern Alberta Land Trust, other wildlife, need to live. fish populations, and population assess­ to put voluntary conservation easements A restriction on use of lead weights will ments of rare or endangered species on private property that ensure it stays ag­ eventually remove this hazard from park (deepwater sculpin, pygmy whitefish) and ricultural land into the future. waters, where it can cause serious lead "top carnivore" species (bull trout, pike, Down by the wetland, the cranes and ca­ poisoning problems for waterfowl. When cutthroat and lake trout). mas lilies know nothing about all this - but if feeding, waterbirds swallow small sinkers private organizations succeed in keeping ranchers on the land, descendants of today's ranching country wildlife will continue to thrill visitors to nearby Waterton Lakes Na­ tional Park for generations to come.

For information on how you can help:

The Nature Conservancy of Canada 3400 - PetroCanada Centre 150 - 6th Avenue Calgary, Alberta T2P 3Y7

Southern Alberta Land Trust Society Box 327 Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1 WO Safety

Glacier National Park Waterton Lakes National Park 406-888-7800 403-859-2636 [24 hours] Emergency Numbers If No Answer Dial 911 Water Hypothermia Rivers and Lakes Hypothermia, the "progressive physical Use extreme caution near water. Swift, collapse and reduced mental capacity re­ cold glacial streams and rivers, moss-cov­ sulting from the chilling of the inner core ered rocks, and slippery logs all present of the human body," can occur even at tem­ dangers. Children, photographers, boaters, peratures above freezing. Temperatures can rafters, swimmers, and fishermen have drop rapidly. Sudden mountain storms can fallen victim to these rapid, frigid streams change a warm and pleasant hike into a and deep glacial lakes. drenching, bitterly cold and life-threaten­ Avoid wading in or fording swift streams. ing experience. People in poor physical Never walk, play, or climb on slippery rocks shape or who are exhausted are particu­ and logs, especially around waterfalls. larly at risk. When boating, don't stand up or lean Prevention over the side, and always wear a lifejacket. • Prevent hypothermia by using water re­ sistant clothing before you become wet. Drowning • Wear clothing that wicks moisture away. Sudden immersion in cold water (below • Minimize wind exposure and if your 80° F, 27° C) may trigger the "mammalian clothes become wet, replace them. diving reflex." This reflex restricts blood • Avoid sweating by dressing in layers, Mountain Lion from outlying areas of the body and routes rather than in a single bulky garment. it to vital organs like the heart, lungs, and • Rack a sweater, warm hat, and raingear brain. The colder the water, the younger for any hike. Wildlife Hazards the victim, and the quicker the rescue, the Warning Signs Bears better the chance for survival. Some cold- • Uncontrolled shivering, slow or slurred Recommended safety precautions and procedures for bears are found on page 8 water drowning victims have survived with speech, memory lapses and incoherence, no brain damage after being submerged lack of coordination such as immobile Mountain Lions for over 30 minutes. or fumbling hands, stumbling, a lurch­ A glimpse of one of these magnificent cats would be a vacation highlight, but you need Revival Procedure: ing gait, drowsiness, and exhaustion. to take precautions to protect you and your children from an accidental encounter. Don't • Retrieve victim from water without en­ Immediate Treatment hike alone. Make noise to avoid surprising a lion and keep children close to you at all dangering yourself. • Seek shelter from weather and get the times. If you do encounter a lion, do not run. Talk calmly, avert your gaze, stand tall, and • Prevent further body heat loss, but do not victim into dry clothes. back away. Unlike with bears, if attack seems imminent, act aggressively. Do not crouch rewarm. • Give warm non-alcoholic drinks. and do not turn away. Lions may be scared away by being struck with rocks or sticks, or by • Near-drowning victims may look dead. • Build a fire and keep victim awake. being kicked or hit. Don't let this stop you from trying to re­ • Strip victim and yourself, and get into Lions are primarily nocturnal, but they vive them! If there is no pulse, start CPR sleeping bag making skin-to-skin con­ have attacked in broad daylight. They rarely Whether bears, mountain lions, regardless of the duration of submersion. tact. prey on humans, but such behavior occa­ • Delayed symptoms may occur within 24 • If victim is semi-conscious or worse, get sionally does occur. Children and small goats, sheep, deer, squirrels, hours. Victims must be evaluated by a professional help immediately. adults are particularly vulnerable. Do not physician. let children hike alone or get ahead of you marmots, or any other species, on a trail. Report all mountain lion encoun­ Giardia ters immediately! all park wildlife can present a Giardiasis can be caused by a parasite {Gia­ rdia lamblia) found in park lakes and Ticks very real and painful threat. streams. Persistent, severe diarrhea, ab­ Ticks are most active in spring and early dominal cramps, and nausea are the main summer. Most bites don't result in illness, Females with young can be symptoms of this disease. If you experi­ but several serious diseases, like Rocky ence any symptoms, contact a physician. Mountain Spotted Fever, can be transmit­ especially dangerous. When hiking, carry water from one of the ted. Completely remove attached ticks and park's treated water systems. If you plan to disinfect the site. If rashes or lesions form Always enjoy wildlife from the camp in the backcountry, follow recom­ around the bite, or if unexplained symp­ mendations received with your permit. The toms occur, consult a physician. safety of your car or from a safe easiest effective water treatments are ei­ ther to bring water to a boil or to use an Rodents and Hantavirus distance. Feeding, harassing, or approved filter. Deer mice and other rodents (including Winter snows often linger well into summer ground squirrels) are possible carriers of molesting wildlife is strictly an acute respiratory disease. It affects the Watch Your Step lungs and is caused by a virus of the prohibited and subject to fine. Mountainous Terrain Hantavirus family. The most likely source Many accidents occur when people fall after stepping off trails or roadsides, or by ventur­ of infection is from rodent urine and droppings inhaled as aerosols or dust. ing onto very steep slopes. Stay on designated trails and don't go beyond protective Avoid areas where rodents may congregate such as burrows or nests, old uncleaned fencing or guard rails. Supervise children closely in such areas. At upper elevations, trails cabins, or other rodent infested structures. Try to camp away from possible rodent bur­ should be followed carefully, noting directions given by trail signs and markers. rows or shelters (garbage dumps and woodpiles), and keep food in rodent-proof contain­ ers. To prevent the spread of dust in the air, spray affected areas with a disinfectant before Snow and Ice cleaning. Snowfields and glaciers present serious hazards. Snowbridges may conceal deep cre­ Initial symptoms are almost identical to the onset of flu. If you have potentially been vasses on glaciers or large hidden cavities under snowfields, and collapse under the exposed and exhibit flu-like symptoms, you should seek medical care immediately. weight of an unsuspecting hiker. Don't slide on snowbanks. People often lose control and slide into rocks or trees. Exercise caution around any snowfield in the parks. Medical Services If you are injured or suddenly become ill while visiting the parks, please contact a war­ den or ranger for information and assistance. To ensure adequate staffing on your arrival at a hospital, call before setting out.

Montana Hospitals • Glacier County Medical Center North Valley Hospital 892-2ndSt.E., Cut Bank, MT Highway 93 South, Whitefish, MT 406-873-2251 406-862-2501 • Kalispell Regional Hospital Teton Medical Center 310 Sunny View Lane, Kalispell, MT 915 4NW, Choteau, MT 406-752-5111 406-466-5763

Alberta Hospitals • Cardston Municipal Hospital Pincher Creek Municipal Hospital Cardston, Alberta Pincher Creek, Alberta 403-653-4411 403-627-3333 Wildlife

Keeping the "Wild" in Wildlife Poaching (illegal hunting or Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is a place like few remaining in the world. collecting) in and around Natural forces such as fires, floods, and avalanches continue to create many diverse national parks is at an all time habitats, providing niches for a spectacu­ lar array ofwildlife. Park visitors enjoy wild high. Animals accustomed to animals in their natural environment. As a visitor to their home, learn and respect the people, or to the scent of ways of wildlife. One of the greatest needs of animals in people nearby, are more the wild is undisturbed space. Although some may spend part of their year close to road­ vulnerable to the approach of ways and developed areas where they are easy to observe, enjoy them at a distance. animals may expend precious energy, leav­ tomed to obtaining food near roads. Every poachers. Trophy heads, bear While wild animals may appear to tol­ ing them in a weakened state or forced out cookie tossed out is another step in the erate humans, approaching at close range of shelter. habituation process. Habituated animals gall bladders, claws or pelts, can cause them stress. They may be dis­ When enticed into close contact with often have to be removed or killed. turbed from their rest, forced away from humans, animals can easily become ha­ eagle talons and feathers,an d natural feeding areas, or have travel routes bituated to people. They lose their special How can you help? blocked by unaware or thoughtless hu­ wild and free quality, yet retain their dan­ Educate yourself. Check out special exhib­ even rare plants are targets. mans. A human presence can keep birds gerous ability to wound. Animals catch on its and roadside signs which explain the away from their nests long enough for eggs quickly and begin unacceptable and dan­ problem. Ask park staff; then act! Stop ap­ In Glacier, ifyou observe or young to become fatally chilled. Birds gerous behavior. Each year people are in­ proaching, enticing or feeding wildlife in can lose their eggs or young to predators, jured by the antlers, horns, teeth, hooves, the parks. Let others know about the prob­ suspicious behavior, contact a attracted to a nest by human scent. and claws of wild animals. lem. Is the loss of that animal you just pho­ Especially in Winter and early spring, If you entice or feed an animal, you may tographed worth the picture? Think again ranger or call 406-888-7800. animals often experience low energy re­ share responsibility for its death! Animals and remember that laws regarding feed­ serves. To avoid the approach of humans, may be hit by cars after becoming accus­ ing wildlife are strictly enforced. In Waterton, contact a warden or call 403-859-2636. Don't approach anyone engaged in criminal activity. Try to get an accurate description of individuals or vehicles, including license numbers, and identification numbers of any aircraft involved. Harlequin Ducks Mountain Goats Bighorn Sheep Commercial Waterton-Glacier's rumbling streams are The slopes around Logan Pass and, in ear­ Dramatic head-crashing clashes between home to one of the rarest and most beauti­ ly summer, the Goat Lick on Highway 2, rams highlight the mating season in No­ Photography ful birds in North America, the harlequin offer good views of these shaggy beasts. vember and early December. Visitors to In Glacier special regulations govern com­ duck. About 40 harlequin pairs return each In Waterton, goats are occasionally seen Waterton are more likely to see sheep than mercial photography and filming. A com­ spring to several park streams to breed and in the Goat and Rowe Lakes areas. mountain goats. Good places to look are mercial photography permit is required if raise their chicks. Look for large, very white animals, of­ the townsite or the Red Rock Canyon area. photography is for advertising a product Harlequins mate for life, and live along ten with a ragged appearance from shed­ In Glacier, scan the slopes in the Many Gla­ or service; uses models, sets, or props; cre­ rocky points on the Pacific coast between ding their coats. Powerful shoulder mus­ cier valley. Ewes and lambs group together ates a potential disruption to visitors; may Oregon and British Columbia during win­ cles allow climbing of nearly vertical so they are usually easier to spot. damage park resources. Obtain permits ter. In early Spring, females born here re­ slopes and give goats a humped appear­ Although often confused with mountain and further information on commercial turn to lay and incubate their eggs. Jn June ance. They feed on grasses, sedges, moss­ goats, bighorns have tan coats and beige photography by calling 406-888-7800. their mates migrate back to the coast to es, lichen, and even fir and pine needles. horns. Since the horns are never shed, big­ In Waterton Lakes National Park, com­ moult their colorful feathers and grow a Both billies and nannies have rapier-sharp, horns can be aged by their horn size. Only mercial photographers need to contact the new set. Later in the summer, females also black horns. mature rams have the huge, curving horns Superintendent's Office for information. migrate back to the coast. Pairs reunite in Males and females come together mainly that give the species its name. fall and spend the winter together on the during the November-December rutting Bighorns prefer grass and are often found coast before migrating back to their breed­ season, but travel in separate bands the rest on moderately sloped meadows near cliffs. ing streams. of the year. A six-month gestation period Excellent climbing skills help them to Harlequins are shy and secretive while results in one or occasionally two kids. evade predators. breeding and raising their young, and are often unintentionally disturbed by park visitors. To reduce disturbance to nesting Wolves harlequin ducks, a seasonal boating restric­ Wolf identification is tricky. Wolves are sighting the animals themselves. An adult tion is in place on a section of upper Mc­ usually gray, but can be white or black. wolf's track is normally 3 to 4 inches ( 8 to Donald Creek, in Glacier National Park. Coyotes, which are much more frequently 10 cm) wide and up to 5 inches (14 All boating, including kayaks, float seen, look very similar and are often mis­ cm) long - about the size of an adult hu­ tubes, inner tubes, rafts, and canoes, are taken for wolves, but wolves are much man hand print. The wolf's long and low prohibited on upper McDonald Creek, be­ larger. While coyotes weigh about 25 lbs pitched howl is a spine-tingling reminder tween Mineral Creek and Lake McDonald, (11 kg) and are up to 2 ft (.6 m) tall, adult of the wilderness. from April 1 through Sept. 31. wolves may weigh 90 lbs (41 kg) or more We hope you have the opportunity to Harlequin ducks are sensitive to human and stand up to 3 ft (1 m) in height. Wolves see these large carnivores while in this disturbance, and are disappearing from have a larger muzzle and shorter, rounder area. You can help in monitoring and re­ much of their historic range. If you see a ears than coyotes. Their long legs and deep covery efforts by reporting all observations Harlequin, please do not approach or dis­ narrow chest make for efficient long dis­ and signs to any park warden, ranger, or turb these rare and sensitive birds. In tance travel. Wolves have been known to information station. With all reported Waterton, they may be seen from the travel 20 miles (32 km) or more per day. sightings, please include track measure­ Waterton River bridge near the park en­ It is more likely you will see a track or ments, sighting locations, date, and time. trance or along Rowe Creek. hear wolves in the distance, rather than

Always photograph wildlife with a telephoto lens (400mm or longer). Maintain a safe distance for yourself and the animal at all times. You know you are too close if the animal detects your presence and moves, or if it appears disturbed. New Light On Grizzlies Waterton visitors were thrilled to watch a ranges into other jurisdictions - British grizzly management strategy this year. It spent the critical early spring period far four-hour confrontation between two coy­ Columbia, Alberta, Montana, and Glacier is designed to protect the interests of both from the nearest live cow. By the time they otes and a large young grizzly this March. National Park. In the past, each manage­ ranchers and bears. Modeled on a success- left the drop-off site, the valleys were green The bear, born three years ago near ment agency had its own set of numbers fur program already operating in Montana, with new vegetation for them to feed on. Montana's Cutbank Creek, had wandered and its own management priorities. the plan involves moving roadkilled deer Meanwhile, Alberta and Parks Canada into Canada during the fall of 1997. That has changed. The past two years and elk into grizzly habitat each spring so officials have completed an in-depth popu­ As people watched from the roadside, have seen a remarkable increase in col­ that hungry grizzlies can find carrion with­ lation study of the area's grizzly bears, to the bear played with an old deer leg as the laborative research and cooperative man­ out being exposed to live cattle, which get a more accurate estimate of bear num­ two coyotes circled him. The larger coy­ agement among the various agencies that some bears might later prey upon. At the bers. Researchers set out scent stations, ote darted in and nipped at the grizzly ev­ manage grizzly bears. Most significant is same time, wildlife officers installed elec­ surrounded with simple barbed wire "hair ery now and then. The bear seemed to treat the newly-formed Rocky Mountains Griz- tric fences around some livestock feed stor- traps", in a grid pattern across the south­ the whole thing as a game, sitting on his ern Alberta Rockies. Each grizzly that in­ haunches and rolling over backwards to vestigated a scent station left a tuft of hair idly cuff at histormentors. When, at length, Two weeks later the grizzly was dead, shot by a hunter on the on the barbed wire. Researchers used the he wandered off into the aspen woods, the DNA "fingerprint" in each hair sample to coyotes trotted away with him. second day of Alberta's spring grizzly bear season. Grizzly hunting, identify individual bears. Statistical mod­ Two weeks later the grizzly was dead, elling will give managers a more accurate shot by a hunter on the second day of prohibited in Montana, is legal in Alberta and British Columbia. population estimate for grizzlies, especially Alberta's spring grizzly bear season. after Glacier National Park conducts a Grizzly hunting, prohibited in Montana, zly Bear Planning Committee (RMGBPC), age sheds where bears have previously similar study this year. is legal in Alberta and British Columbia. which includes representatives of every gotten into trouble. The idea is to keep High grizzly bear losses in 1996 and The Canadian provinces are extremely con­ agency involved in grizzly management in problems from developing, rather than re­ 1997 - a total of at least 24 in Alberta alone, servative about issuing licenses - only two the Rockies. Meeting at least three times a acting after the fact. mostly due to relocations to protect live­ tags were given out this year north ofWa­ year, the committee has already mapped Late in April, at one carcass drop-off site stock - were a wake up call to everyone. terton - but even so, critics of the hunt critical grizzly habitat, compiled statistics in Waterton Lakes National Park, wardens But the darkest hour is just before dawn, worry that there may be too few bears. on grizzly mortalities over the whole re­ watched two three-year-old grizzlies for a and things may now be looking up for one Unfortunately, nobody agrees on how gion, and planned new no-hunting zones week. Eager to replace the fat they had lost of North America's most important, and many bears there are. Until recently, it's in Canada. in hibernation, the bears filled up on the vulnerable, grizzly populations. Coopera­ been easier to count dead bears than live Partly because of the networks estab­ kind of food their ancestors used to eat tion in grizzly bear country is proof, again, ones. The problem is that Waterton's griz­ lished through the RMGBPC, Alberta En­ back when carrion from winter-killed bi­ of the importance of good neighbors. zlies are part of a shared population that vironmental Protection developed a new son, deer, and elk was abundant. They

Grizzlies have a wide ranging diet, eating primarily vegetation. While service berries (above right) are a favorite, beargrass (lower right) is not eaten by bears. Grizzly Bear Compensation Fund Virtual Peace Park Defenders of Wildlife, a national wildlife conservation organization, in 1997 initiated a pro­ Anyone with access to the Internet can visit,the Waterton-Glacier International Peace gram to compensate ranchers at market value for all verified livestock losses caused by griz­ Park's living landscape without even leaving home. zly bears. This program is critical for maintaining landowner support and tolerance for bears. Sponsored by the non-profit Miistakis Institute of the Rockies, the Crown of the Conti­ Grizzlies have large ranges and move in and out of Glacier National Park. In 1997 Defenders nent Ecosystem Data Atlas is a free service which lets you look up scientific and techni­ paid $8,500.00 to twelve ranchers for sixteen cows and 4 sheep killed by grizzlies. Defenders cal references about wildlife and ecosystems, and also offers links to computerized re­ has operated a similar wolf compensation fund for more than ten year. source and land use maps. All contributions go directly toward compensation payments. Defenders pays the over­ The atlas is a continuing initiative that puts information in the hands of people who head costs of operating the program. If you would like to make a contribution to either live in, use, or care about one of North America's biological hotspots. Project staff, as the wolf or grizzly compensation fund, write to: well as sponsoring agencies like Waterton Lakes and Glacier National Parks, believe that Defenders of Wildlife if enough people have ready access to high-quality information about the environment, 1101 Fourteenth Street, NW better and more sustainable decisions are almost certain to result. Washington, DC 20005 Check in on the atlas at http://www.rockies/ca/

In Canada, ranchers can get partial compensation for grizzly or wolf kills from provincial agriculture agencies. Bears » Hiking in Bear Country Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park provides a wonderful opportunity to view animals in their natural setting. Along with this opportunity comes a special obligation for the visitor. With just a little planning and forethought, hikers can also help ensure the survival of a protected threatened species and make their visit more safe.

Don't Surprise Bears! Bears will usually move out of the way if they hear people approaching, so make noise. Most bells are not loud enough. Calling out or clapping hands loudly at regular intervals are better ways to make your presence known. Hiking quietly, endangers you, the bear, and other hikers. When bears charge hikers, the trail may be temporarily closed for public safety. While the trail remains closed, other visitors miss the opportunity to enjoy it. A bear constantly surprised by people may become habituated to close human contact and less likely to avoid people. This sets up a dangerous situation for both visitors and bears.

Don't Make Assumptions! You can't predict when and where bears might be encountered along a trail. People often assume they don't have to make noise while hiking on a well-used trail. Some of the most Part of the park's appeal is the presence of rare species such as the grizzly bear. Because of the grizzly's frequently used trails in the park are surrounded by excellent bear habitat. People have low rate of reproduction and small numbers, the ecosystem can't afford to lose even one animal been charged and injured by bears fleeing from silent hikers who unwittingly surprised needlessly! bears along the trail. Even if other hikers haven't seen bears along a trail section recently, don't assume there are no bears present. What Kind of Bear is That? Don't assume a bear's hearing is any better than your own. Some trail conditions make Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is home to both black and grizzly bears. Even for it hard for bears to see, hear, or smell approaching hikers. Be particularly careful by experts, it is often difficult to distinguish between the species. The following clues will help to streams, against the wind, or in dense vegetation. A blind corner or a rise in the trail also tell the species apart: requires special attention. Color Keep children close by. If possible, hike in groups and avoid hiking early in the morn­ Color is not a reliable indicator of species. Contrary to their name black bears also come in ing, late in the day, or after dark. brown, cinnamon and blond. Grizzlies range from blond to nearly black. Grizzlies some­ times have silver tipped guard hairs that give them a "grizzled" appearance. Inform Yourself About Bears Physical features Park staff can help you identify signs of bear activity like tracks, torn-up logs, trampled Grizzly bears often have a dished-in face and a large hump of heavy muscle above the vegetation, droppings, and overturned rocks. Bears spend a lot of time eating, so avoid shoulders. Their claws are around four inches (10 cm) long. hiking in obvious feeding areas like berry patches, cow parsnip thickets, or fields of A black bear's facial profile is much straighter from tip of nose to ears, without the glacier lilies. dished in look (see photo above). Black bears lack the distinctive hump of a grizzly and have shorter claws, generally around one and a half inches (4 cm) long. Don't Approach Bears! Never intentionally get close to a bear. Individual bears have their own personal space requirements which vary depending on their mood. Each will react differently and their Roadside Bears Camping & Bears behavior can't be predicted. All bears are dangerous and should be respected equally. Ifs exciting to see bears up close but we Odors attract bears. Our campground and must act responsibly to keep them wild and developed areas can remain "unattractive" alive. Do not approach bears for pictures to bears if each visitor manages food and A fed bear is a dead bear! Bears are intelligent and leam very or entice them to come closer. Never feed trash properly. Regulations require that all bears! Bears that receive human food may edibles (including petfood), food contain­ quickly how to obtain human food once they have tasted it. Bears have to be destroyed. ers (empty or not) , and cookware (clean If you see a bear from your car, stay in­ or not) be stored in a hard-sided vehicle that obtain human food may have to be destroyed. Leaving food, side. Leaving your vehicle endangers your or food locker when not in use, day or safety and the bear's, and exposes you to night. packs, or garbage unattended,, even for a few minutes, sets up a traffic hazards. If traffic is heavy, keep your • Keep a clean camp! Improperly stored or eyes on the road and don't stop. Accept unattended food may result in confisca­ potentially dangerous situation. the fact that, while your passengers may tion of items and issuance of a Violation get a quick look, you may not. If traffic is Notice. light, slow down and pull over when it is • Inspect campsites for bear sign and for If You Encounter a Bear? safe to do so. Don't stop in the middle of careless campers nearby. Notify a ranger A commonly asked question is "What do I language can help determine its mood. In the road, or close to a hill or curve where or warden of potential problems. do if I run into a bear?" There is no easy general, bears show agitation by swaying other drivers may not see you in time to • Place all trash in bearproof containers. answer. Like people, bears react differently their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth. avoid a collision. Exercising some common • Pets, especially dogs, must be kept un­ to each situation. The best thing you can Lowered head and laid-back ears also indi­ sense during the excitement of sighting a der physical restraint. :Ai do is to make sure you have read all the cate aggression. Bears may stand on their bear is important to you, the bear and other • Report all bear sightings to the nearest suggestions for hiking and camping in bear hind legs or approach to get a better view, visitors. ranger or warden immediately. country and follow them. Avoid encoun­ but these actions are not necessarily signs of ters by being alert and making noise. aggression. The bear may not have identi­ Bears may appear tolerant of people and fied you as a person and is unable to smell then attack without warning. A bear's body or hear you from a distance.

Bear Attacks Almost 2 million people visit Waterton-Glacier yearly, and records show that one or two bear attacks occur each year. The vast majority of these occur because people have sur­ prised the bear. In this type of situation the bear may attack as a defensive maneuver.

If you surprise a bear, here are a few guidelines to follow that may help: • Talk quietly or not at all; the time to make loud noise is before you encounter a bear. Try to detour around the bear if possible. • Do not run! Back away slowly, but stop if it seems to agitate the bear. While most visitors never see a bear, all ofthe park is bear country. Whether you plan to hike the trails, • Assume a nonthreatening posture. Turn sideways, or bend at the knees to appear smaller. drive the roads, or stay overnight in a campground or lodge, take the time to learn the special precautions • Use peripheral vision. Bears appear to interpret direct eye contact as threatening. bear country demands. Report all sighting of bears to a warden or ranger as soon as possible! • Drop something (not food) to distract the hear. Keep your pack on for protection in case of an attack. • If a bear attacks and you have pepper spray use it! Pepper Spray • If the bear makes contact, protect your chest and abdomen by falling to the ground on This aerosol pepper derivative, when If you decide to carry spray, use it only in your stomach, or assuming a fetal position to reduce the severity of an attack. Cover the sprayed directly into a bears face and nose, situations where aggressive bear behavior back of your neck with your hands. Do not move until you are certain the bear has left. triggers temporary incapacitating discom­ justifies its use. Under no circumstances fort in bears. It is a nontoxic and nonlethal should pepper spray create a false sense of In rare cases bears may attack at night or after stalking people. means of deterring bears. security or serve as a substitute for stan­ This kind of attack is very rare but can be very serious because it often means the bear is There have been cases where pepper dard safety precautions in bear country. looking for food and preying on you. spray apparently repelled aggressive or at­ Do not use pepper spray around camp or • If you are attacked at night or if you feel you have been stalked and attacked as prey, try to tacking bears, and accounts where it has on humans as you would insect repellent. escape. If you can not escape, or if the bear follows, use pepper spray, or shout and try to not worked as well as expected. intimidate the bear with a branch or rock. Do whatever it takes to let the bear know you Factors influencing effectiveness include Be aware that you may not be able to cross are not easy prey. distance, wind, rainy weather, temperature the U.SJCanada border with pepper spray; extremes, and product shelf life. check before attempting. 8 Peace Park Partners & Neighbors Glacier National Park Partners Glacier Natural History The Glacier Institute Glacier National Park Associates Save the Chalets Association Dedicated to the belief that education is The Glacier National Park Associates is an Save the Chalets formed in 1992 when sub­ Bookstores in Glacier National Park visi­ the chief means of preserving respect for all-volunteer, nonprofit group that assists standard sewage and water systems at tor centers are operated by the Glacier the past and shaping a vision for the fu­ with trail work, historic log structure pres­ Granite Park and Sperry Chalets caused Natural History Association (GNHA). This ture, The Glacier Institute presents semi­ ervation and other projects that the park their closure. Repair costs exceed $4 mil­ nonprofit organization works with the Na­ nars, workshops, college-credit courses, does not have adequate funding to com­ lion. Congress has appropriated $3 million, tional Park Service to assist Glacier's edu­ school programs, and youth camps in Gla­ plete. Volunteers complete at least one and Save the Chalets, a Montana-based, cational and interpretive activities, cultural cier National Park and the surrounding major project yearly, involving three to nonprofit organization, has committed to preservation, and special projects related spectacular northern Rockies ecosystem. five days in the backcountry. raising an additional $1.2 million from pri­ vate sources. Once private funding is se­ to visitor services. A percentage of pro­ The Institute provides high quality, well- The Associates manage the Taggart ceeds from book sales are donated to the cured to complete the water system and balanced educational experiences for chil­ Shubert Memorial Fund. Interest from the park each year. GNHA has bookstores in composting toilet facility, full service can dren and adults, emphasizing a hands-on, fund supports preservation and manage­ eight locations: Apgar, Logan Pass, and St. be restored to Granite Park. field-oriented approach to learning. ment of Glacier's backcountry. Mary visitor centers; Polebridge, Two Medi­ This summer Granite Park Chalet will Summer Field Seminars provide in-depth Each summer the associates fund a cine, Many Glacier and Goat Haunt ranger educational experiences in fields as diverse backcountry ranger intern to help with operate as a hikers shelter, and when re­ stations; and the West Glacier Depot. as grizzly bear ecology, wildflower identifi­ backcountry management. Contributions pairs to Sperry Chalet are complete it will GNHA members receive a 15% discount cation, watercolor painting, photography, from backcountry users make up the "As­ reopen with full service in 1999. on items purchased at any of their stores, and Blackfeet culture. For upcoming course sociates Backcountry Preservation Fund", You can help preserve these National through their mail order business, and at Historic Landmarks. Join the Chalets orga­ many other national park visitor centers. information check the current edition of used to purchase supplies and materials nization, or send your tax deductible contri­ Catalogs and membership information are Nature with a Naturalist. ranging from bear-proof boxes to computer available at sales locations. Glacier Institute, P.O. Box 7457, equipment. Donations are welcome. bution to: GNHA, Box 428, West Glacier MT Kalispell, MT 59904 Glacier National Park Associates, Save the Chalets, 111 Fairway Dr., 59936, Phone 406-888-5756 Phone 406-756-1211 Box 91, Kalispell, MT 59903 Missoula, MT 59903 http://www.nps.gov/glac/gnha1.htm http://www.digisys.net/glacinst Phone 406-257-4144 Phone 406-542-2375 http://www.nps.gov/glac/gnpa.htm fax 406-721-6700 Exploring this Area's Cultural Heritage This area holds special appeal for visitors interested in the culture of indigenous peoples. HHHHHH Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park lies just west ofthe Blood Reserve in Canada and borders the Blackfeet Reservation in the United States. People of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, southwest of the park, also have a close association with the park and its resources. While visiting the park, take the time to learn about our neigh­ bors. • Nearby in Browning, Montana, the Museum of the Plains Indian features fascinating exhibits and Native American handcrafts as sales items. The museum is open seven days a week, from June through September. Also in Browning, North American Indian Days, the second weekend in July, is a large celebration of Native American culture that includes a parade, traditional dress, and dancing. Visitors are always welcome. • Northeast ofWaterton Lakes National Park, early plains culture is dramatically displayed at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Shimmer hours, May through early September, are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days/week. Phone 403-553-2731 for further information. • The People's Center and Native Ed-Ventures, for the preservation of Kootenai and Salish Culture, are located near Pablo, Montana. The Center provides educational opportuni­ ties, full day and half day interpretive tours ofthe Flathead Indian Reservation, a museum collection, and gift shop. Summer hours through September 7 are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Historic Belton Depot - now the home ofthe GLacier Natural History Association Call 1-406-883-5344 for further information. Waterton Natural History Association A nonprofit, cooperative association, the tive nature discovery programs for family WNHA works with Parks Canada to fur­ groups. These outdoor adventures begin at ther understanding, appreciation, and ap­ 8:30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. propriate use of Waterton Lakes National The WNHA also hosts several special Park. Visitors will find information about events, including Take-A-Hike Guly 18, the park at the Waterton Heritage Centre, 1998) and the Heritage Ball (September 19, located in the townsite. Operated by the 1998.) A series of talks and slide shows is WNHA, the Centre features displays of the offered in the Falls Theatre on Saturday eve­ park's natural and cultural history, an art nings during July and August. gallery, and a well-stocked bookstore. Park visitors are encouraged to become Books are also available at the Park's visitor members of the WNHA. Dues are used to reception centre. support the association's education and The core of WNHA activities are the ex­ heritage preservation programs. An indi­ cellent and varied natural history programs vidual membership is only $8.56 a year, offered throughout the summer. Space in or $21.40 for a lifetime membership. Fam­ all programs is limited and registration is ily and corporate memberships are also on a "first-come, first served" basis. Visit the available. Members receive a discount on Heritage Centre or contact the WNHA of­ education programs and retail purchases fice for more information or to register for from the WNHA. all education programs. Chief Mt. (in the northeast corner of Glacier) is an important feature both culturally and geologically. In conjunction with the University of TheWaterton Natural History Association Lethbridge, the association offers visitors Box 145, Waterton Park, nine 1 or 2-day adult courses on various Alberta, Canada TOK 2M0 The Quiet Neighbor aspects of the natural history of the Water- Phone 403-859-2624 Visitors may not be aware of the Peace Park's neighbor to the northwest, the Akamina- ton region. The courses are presented by E-mail [email protected] Kishinena Provincial Park. The park is located in British Columbia on Waterton's western experts in their fields, and are all based on boundary and Glacier's northern boundary. It's main access point is through Waterton via field trips in the Waterton area. Topics in­ the Akamina Pass trail (which runs off the Akamina Parkway near Cameron Lake). clude wildflowers, birds, large predators, The area's attractions are its lakes, geology, and winter backcountry skiing. Hiking bears, riparian areas, geology, and the eco­ varies from short excursions for plant and wildlife viewing to rugged ridge treks. Camp­ systems ofWaterton and the region. ing is available at either the Akamina Creek or Wall Lake campgrounds for $4/person. Every Tuesday, from July 7th to August Horse users are reminded to obtain written authority from B.C. Parks prior to entering the 18th, a program of afternoon nature activi­ park. Anglers require a B.C. fishing license, available from the Waterton Visitor Recep­ ties is offered for children age 7 through 13. tion Centre. Games, crafts, drama, short hikes, and vid­ Ongoing cooperative relations between Waterton-Glacier and the Akamina-Kishinena eos are used to help youngsters explore the include bear, fire, and backcountry management. Because we are all part ofthe Crown of park under the guidance of trained leaders. the Continent ecosystem, we expect further joint initiatives will develop. On Saturdays, June 27, July 25 and August For more information about the Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park, please contact B.C. 29, the WNHA also sponsors three interac­ Upper Waterton Lake and Waterton Park, Albt. Parks, Box 118, Wasa, B.C. V0B 2K0 phone 250-422-4200, fax 250-422-3326. 9 Waterton Lakes National Park r WatertonPark, Alberta T0K2M0 V^9i Waterton Lakes Services and Facilities 403-859-2224 \^# Police Emergency Fire Hospital R.C.M.P. located at the corner of Waterton Call 403-859-2636 Phone 403-859-2113 or contact the Warden Pincher Creek - 403-627-3333 Ave. and Cameron Tails Drive. Office at 403-859-5140 Cardston - 403-653-4411 Phone 403-859-2244 or Zenith 5000 (24 hours) Campgrounds & Facilities Park Entrance Fees Information Townsite Campground Fire Permits Type Daily Annual Great Visitor Reception Centre 238 sites, including 95 fully serviced; no $3.00/day - required at Crandell and Belly Local Western* Located on the right side of the main Water- open fires. Fees range from $15.00 to $21.00 River Campgrounds. Adult $4.00 $28.00 $35.00 ton road, opposite the Prince ofWales Hotel depending on level of service. Senior $3.00 $21.00 $27.00 and before you reach the village. General Open May 1 to October 12. Gathering of firewood is prohibited in the Group $8.00 $50.00 $70.00 park information, fishing, backcountry infor­ park, except for use in specifically designated Senior Group $6.00 $38.00 $53.00 mation, and permits. Crandell Campground backcountry campgrounds. Child $2.00 $14.00 $18.00 Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 15 to June 18 129 semi-serviced sites; off Red Rock Park­ Children under 6 free Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 19 to Sept. 6 way. Fee $13.00. Open May 15 to Septem­ Boat Launches Large Groups** Variable services Sept. 7 to Oct.12. ber 20. Behind Park Headquarters for Upper Water- 11-14 (in same vehicle) $17.50 Phone 403-859-5133. ton Lake and adjacent to Linnet Lake for 15-25 (in same vehicle) $30.00 Belly River Campground Middle Waterton Lake. Over 25 (in same vehicle) $45.00 Park Headquarters 24 unserviced sites off Chief Mountain High­ *Great Western (annual pass) valid in Pacific In the village on Mount View Road. General way. Self registration; fee $10.00. Group Emerald Bay Marina Rim, Mt. Revel stoke, Glacier(B.C), Yoho, park information. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. camp, must reserve ahead, call 403-859- Boat stalls available for rent; check at ma­ Kootenay, Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Elk weekdays, year-round. Phone 403-859-2224. 2224; $2.00/person/night. Open May 15 to rina. Island, Riding Mountain, & Prince Albert. Sept. 20. **Half-price if more than 50% of group are Heritage Centre Public Tennis Court children In the village on Waterton Ave.; operated by Wilderness Camping Located one block from Main Street on Parks Canada now accepts credit cards. the Waterton Natural History Association; $6.00/person/night, children under 16 free; Cameron Falls Drive. includes bookstore, exhibits, art gallery and Annual Pass $42. Must register at Visitor Re­ Separate entrance fees are charged at information services. Open daily through the ception Centre. Advance reservations avail­ Glacier National Park in Montana summer. Phone 403-859-2267. able, call 403-859-5133. Heritage Interpretation Programs Recycling Offered June 19 to September 7. For details, check the display posted outside theatre entrances Blue bins for the collection of returnable cans and bottles are located in campgrounds, picnic or ask at the Visitor Centre. sites, and throughout the townsite. Paper, cardboard, boxboard, clean plastic milk jugs, tin, Theatre Programs International Peace Park Hike and glass may be deposited at the "Recycling Centre" in the village. Further information on Daily, 8:30 p.m. (1 hour) Saturdays, 10 a.m. (8 hours) recycling is posted near the recycling trailer. Programs on a variety of topics are presented First hike not offered until June 27th. Please in both Falls and Crandell Theatres. see cover article for details.

Waterton Village Services and Facilities Lodging Book Stores and Photographic Service Stations • Aspen Village Inn-ph. 403-859-2255 • The Big Scoop - Ice Cream Parlour; Main Supplies • Pat's CAA/AAA Affiliated - 8 a.m. -11 • Bayshore Inn & Convention Centre, full Street • Waterton Natural History Association p.m. - propane available - ph. service hotel - ph. 403-859-2211 • The Lamp Post Dining Room- Kiimorey Bookstores - located in the Heritage 403-859-2266 • El Cortez Motel - "Clean-Comfortable- Lodge-ph. 403-859-2334 Centre on Waterton Ave. - ph. 403-859- Economical" - ph. 403-859-2366 • The Little Italian Cafe - Enjoy great pasta 2267 and the Park Visitor Reception Other Facilities and Services • Kiimorey Lodge - ph. 403-859-2334, e- on the largest deck in Waterton - 7 a.m. Centre • A Central Reservation Service - ph. mail - [email protected] to 10 p.m. - ph. 403-859-0003 1-800-215-2395; • The Lodge at Waterton Lakes - year • Zum's Restaurant - bumbleberry pie, Hiker Shuttle Service Waterton-Glacier, Yellowstone, Canadian round, full service, eco-lodge - ph. home cooking, Cuban cigars - ph. • To Crypt trailhead. Rated a #1 hike in Rockies - a Trail of the Great Bear service 403-859-2151 or 403-859-2388 Canada. To Goat Haunt, Montana for • Alpine Stables - May to September; 1 -888-98LODGE(5-6343), e-mail - hikes to Kootenai Lakes, Goat Haunt guided rides provide western adventure [email protected]; website - Lounges Overlook, Rainbow Falls, Francis Lake as for the whole family; hourly/half-day/full- www.watertonresort.com • The Lodge at Waterton Lakes Wolf's Den well as other trails - ph. 403-859-2362 day/overnight trips - ph. 403-859-2462 • Northland Lodge - Historic, rustic lodge Lounge-ph. 403-859-2151 • Cash machine - accepts most bank and just south of Cameron Falls - ph. 403-859- • Prince of Wales Hotel Lounge - opens at Scenic Boat Tours credit cards - located at Pat's - 8 a.m. to 2353, offseason ph. 403-653-4275 noon daily except Sunday • Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruises - 11 p.m. • Prince of Wales Hotel - for reservations: ph. 403-859-2362; operates May to • Museum and Art Gallery - Main Street - in Canada phone 403-236-3400; in U.S. Clothing, Crafts, Gift Shops September; Interpretive tours from ph. 403-859-2267 ph. 602-207-6000; same day reservations • Akamina Clothing, Gifts & Collectibles, Waterton to Goat Haunt, within Glacier • Pat's - movie rentals (VHS machines ph. 403-859-2231 Main Street - ph. 403-859-2361 National Park, U.S.A. - 2 hours with 1/2 available) • Stanley Hotel - on Main Street - ph. • Bayshore Gift Shop - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. hour stop - visit Waterton Marina for • Waterton Health Club and Recreation 403-859-2335 • Beargrass Boutique - souvenirs, toys, details. Departs Waterton 9 and 10 a.m. Center - features a large swimming pool, • Waterton Glacier Suites - ph. license products and designer garments - and 1, 4 and 7 p.m.(summer schedule) sauna, whirlpool, steam room, workout 403-859-2004 ph. 403-859-2240 equipment, aerobic area, and a • Canadiana Depot - souvenirs of Canada Hiking Tours recreational rental center - open to Eating Facilities • Caribou Clothes - Main Street - ph. • Canadian Wilderness Tours - ph. 403-859- general public - admission and program • Kootenai Brown Dinning Room 403-859-2346 2058, website - www.watertoninfo.cb.ca fees apply - ph. 403-859-2151 overlooking the lake - 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Evergreen Gifts - linens, Canadiana Gifts, • Heritage Education Program - ph. • Waterton Natural History Association - ph. 403-859-2211 ext.305 beanie babies - ph. 403-859-2345 403-859-2624 Heritage Education Program - educational • Koffee Shop for informal eating and patio • The Founder's House Gift Shop - ph. field trips - ph. 403-859-2624 seating ph. 403-859-2211 ext.304 403-859-2151 Bike and Boat Rentals > • Waterton Lakes National Park Golf course • Baby Bear Fast Food - crispy chicken, • Gifts in Zum's - unique gifts - a place for • Pat's Cycle Rental - mountain bikes, - 18 hole course; pro shop; equipment and hamburgers, hot dogs, & ice cream - ph. smair indulgences strollers, scooters - ph. 403-859-2266 merchandise, rentals, power carts, ph. 403-859-2211 • Pat's - souvenir clothing, glasswear and 403-859-2114; licensed restaurant - ph. • New Frank's Restaurant - 8 a.m. to 11 more, Cuban cigars and other quality Religious Services 403-859-2074 p.m. - homemade burgers, evening brands. • All Saints Anglican - Episcopal Church - • Waterton Lakes Opera House - movies Chinese buffet - ph. 403-859-2240 • Prince of Wales Gift Shop - 7 a.m. to 10 11 a.m. Sundays, June to September • Pizza ofWaterton -103 Fountain Ave. p.m. daily • Catholic Church - May 21 to Sept 3; Private Campgrounds (close to Post Office) - ph. 403-859-2660 • R & W and Company - imported clothing Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. • Crooked Creek Campground - ph. • Prince ofWales Hotel - buffet breakfast • Trail of the Great Bear Gift Shop - • L.D.S. - May 21 - September 3 - Sundays: 403-653-1100 - near east entrance to the 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Dining Room: lunch authentic native crafts, maps, books, T- Primary, Young Women's, Priesthood and park (operated by the Waterton Natural 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 5:30 to 9:30 shirts, post cards, wildlife images, large Relief Society 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11 History Association) p.m., Tea Room 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - ph. selection of giftware, travel information - a.m.; Sacrament Meeting -11:45 403-859-2231 Main Street - ph. 403-859-2009 • United Church (Congregational, • Summer Thoughts Ice Cream Shoppe - Methodist, Presbyterian, Union)-11 a.m. located in theatre Sporting Supplies and Hardware Sundays; June to September, Rev. Alex • Souper Sub - Main Street • Pat's Fishing, Camping and R.V. 8 a.m. to Lawson 11 p.m. 10 1

Glacier National Park West Glacier, MT 59936 Glacier Services and Facilities 406-888-7800 Apgar Lake McDonald Rising Sun Many Glacier Apgar closure dates are dependent on Campstore Campstore Campstore weather conditions. Check locations for ex­ Lake McDonald Lodge May 29 to Sept. 23 Rising Sun Motor Inn June 15 to Sept 20 Swiftcurrent Campstore June 10 to Sept 22 act dates and hours. Camper services - groceries, fishing and Camper services - groceries, fishing and camp­ Camper services - groceries, fishing and camp­ Boat Rentals camping supplies, firewood, and gifts. ing supplies, firewood, and gifts. ing supplies, firewood, and gifts. Glacier Park Boat Co. May 30 to Sept. 7 Gift Shop Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Rowboats, canoes, and boats with 6, 10, & Lake McDonald Lodge May 29 to Sept. 23 Two Dog Flats Mesquite Grill Many Glacier Hotel June 5 to Sept 20 15 hp motors; fishing equipment rentals. Food and Beverage June 15 to Sept. 20 Ptarmigan Dining Room Campstore Cedar Dining Room May 29 to Sept. 23 Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Eddie's Campstore May 23 to late Sept. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Lodging Swiss Lounge 11:30 a.m. to Midnight Food and Beverage Russell's Trails End Family Restauraunt Rising Sun Motor Inn June 15 to Sept 7 Swiftcurrent Motor Inn June 10 to Sept 7 Eddie's Restaurant early-June to late Sept. June 15 to Sept 23 Motel and cabins - See reservations number Italian Garden Ristorante Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner listed at bottom of page. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner The Cedar Tree Deli early June to early Sept (counter service June 15 to Sept. 8) Scenic Launch Tours Gift Shop Gift Shops Stockade Lounge 11:30 a.m. to Midnight Glacier Park Boat Co. June 16 to Sept 7 Many Glacier Hotel June 5 to Sept. 20 Eddie's Campstore May 23 to late Sept. Horseback Rides Narrated tours of St. Mary Lake depart from Horseback Rides The Cedar Tree May 18 to Sept. 27 Lake McDonald Corral May 30 to Sept 16* Rising Sun boat dock. Guided walks to St. Many Glacier Corral June 6 to Sept 6* Schoolhouse Gifts May 15 to Oct 14 Call 406-888-5121 for schedule information. Mary Falls are available on some cruises, Call 406-732-4203 for schedule information. Montana House of Gifts May 1 to Oct 31 *Operating dates dependent on trail conditions. check the Nature with a Naturalist publica­ *Operating dates dependant on trail conditions. Horseback Rides Lodging tion or call location for details at 406-732- Lodging Apgar Corral July 1 to * Lake McDonald Lodge May 29 to Sept. 23 4430.1 1/2 hour cruises depart at 9:00 a.m., Many Glacier Hotel June 5 to Sept. 20 Call 406-888-5010 for schedule information. Lodge, cabins, and motel - see reservations 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. A 1 hour Reservations number listed at bottom of page. *Operating dates dependent on trail conditions. number listed at bottom of page. sunset cruise departs at 6:30 p.m. Swiftcurrent Motor Inn June 10 to Sept. 7 Lodging Scenic Launch Tours & Boat Rental Showers Motel and cabins - reservations number listed Village Inn Motel May 22 to Sept. 20 Glacier Park Boat Co. May 30 to Sept 23 Rising Sun Motor Inn June 15 to Sept 21 at bottom of page. Reservations number listed at bottom of page. Narrated tours of Lake McDonald depart Buy tokens at the campstore or front desk. Laundry Apgar Village Lodge May 1 to Oct 11 from Lake McDonald Lodge boat dock, lake Swiftcurrent Motor Inn June 10 to Sept. 22 Call for reservations 406-888-5484 side. Check location for details at 406-888- Buy tokens at the campstore and front desk. 5727. 1 hour cruises at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., Two Medicine Scenic Launch Tours & Boat Rental 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. cocktail cruise in July Campstore Glacier Park Boat Co. June 6 to Sept. 20 and August 7 p.m. sunset cruise Two Medicine Campstore May 29 to Sept 8 Narrated tours of Swiftcurrent and Josephine Rental Boats 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Camper services - gifts, groceries, fishing Lakes depart from Many Glacier Hotel dock, Rowboats, boats with 6, 10, & 15 hp motors. tackle, camping supplies, and firewood. lake side of hotel (allow 10 minutes to walk Food and Beverage from parking lot). Guided walks to Grinnell Two Medicine Campstore May 29 to Sept 8 Lake available on some cruises, check the A wide range of services are Snackbar8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Nature with a Naturalist publication or call Scenic Launch Tours & Boat Rental location for details at 406-732-4480. When available in the communities Glacier Park Boat Co. June 11 to Sept. 7 the Grinnell Glacier trail opens, a naturalist Narrated tours of Two Medicine Lake depart guided cruise and hike is offered at 8:30 p.m. surrounding the Park. from Two Medicine Lake boat dock. Guided 1 1/4 hour cruises at 9:00 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 hikes are available daily, on either the 1 p.m. p.m., 4 p.m. & 3 p.m. in July and August Ask for the brochure "Services or 2:30 p.m. cruise beginning mid-June. Rental rowboats and canoes are available Check location for details. 45 min. Cruises . daily 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adjacent to the Park" at visitor at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., Showers 6:45 p.m. in July and August Swiftcurrent Motor Inn June 10 to Sept. 22 centers in Glacier. Rental rowboats and canoes are available Buytokens a t the campstore and front desk. Bighorn Sheep daily 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Shuttle, Tours & Trips Services of Worship Van and Bus Tours Interdenominational Services Sun Tours offers interpretive tours in Glacier National Fark from mid-June to September 30. Conducted by A Christian Ministry in the National Parks on the following Sundays. Tours highlight Blackfeet culture and history relating to Glacier National Park's natural fea­ Headquarters Community Building May 31 to Sept. 6 10:30 a.m. tures. Tours begin from East Glacier, St. Mary, and Rising Sun. For reservation information, Apgar Amphitheater May 31 to Sept. 6 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. call 1-800-786-9220 or 406-226-9220. See related article on page 3. Fish Creek Amphitheater June 7 to Sept. 6 9:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge June 7 to Sept. 6 9:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Glacier Park Inc., offers tours on historic red buses between park lodges as well as East Avalanche Amphitheater June 21 to Sept 6 8:30 a.m., 9:00 p.m. Glacier, West Glacier, Waterton, and St. Mary. Schedules are available at all GPI operated Many Glacier Amphitheater May 31 to Sept. 6 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. locations. For reservations, call the Transportation Desk at: 406-226-9311. Many Glacier Hotel June 7 to Sept. 6 10:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Rising Sun Amphitheater May 31 to Sept 6 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Service St Mary Amphitheater May 31 to Sept 6 8:30 a.m., 8:00 p.m. Shuttle service is offered daily, July 1 through September 7, along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Two Medicine Amphitheater May 31 to Sept 6 9:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. At press time the schedule of times, places, and rates was not set. Information on schedules and rates will be availabe at hotels and visitor centers in the park. An early morning Hiker's Shuttle Roman Catholic Services will be available from the Many Glacier Hotel to trailheads at Siyeh Bend, Logan Pass, and the Saturday, May 30 through Saturday, September 5, unless otherwise noted. Loop. For more information call the Transportation Desk at: 406-226-9311. Apgar Amphitheater May 30 to Sept 5 7:00 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge June 6 to Sept. 5 : 7:00 p.m. Backpacking and Hiking Guide Service Glacier Wilderness Guides offers guided day hikes and backpacking trips into Glacier's Services in Adjacent Communities backcountry for one to seven days. Custom trips available. Camping equipment is available St Mary's Catholic Church, Babb Sundays 11:00 a.m. for rent at their West Glacier office. For information call 406-387-5555 or 800-521-RAFT. You United Methodist Church, Babb Sundays 9:00 a.m. may also contact them via e:mail at [email protected] or view their webpage at Chief Mountain Baptist Church, Babb Sundays 11:00 a.m. http://www.glacierguides.com

Cash Machines Park Lodging Granite Park Chalet | Hiker Shelter Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are avail­ For reservations at the Apgar Village Lodge Glacier Wilderness Guides, Inc. will operate a hiker shelter in Granite Park Chalet this sum­ able in West Glacier at the West Glacier Cafe, call 406-888-5484. mer from July 1 through September 13. Designated a National Historic Landmark, this in Apgar at the Cedar Tree Deli & Eddie's For advanced lodging reservations at the fol­ backcountry hut is accessible only by trail. Please check with park staff at a visitor center or Campstore, at Lake McDonald Lodge in the lowing hotels call Glacier Park, Inc. at: 602- ranger station for trail status prior to departure. The rustic accommodations include room, campstore, in St. Mary at the St Mary Lodge 207-6000 in the U.S. or 403-236-3400 in bed(s), and a common kitchen. Guests must provide their own sleeping bags, water, food, and the Fark Cafe Store, at Many Glacier in Canada. and cooking utensils. Optional linen service is available. Reservations are required. For infor­ the Many Glacier Hotel, and in East Glacier For same day reservations call hotels direct. mation or reservations call 406-387-5555 or 800-521-RAFT. at Glacier Park Lodge. Lake McDonald Lodge 406-888-5431, Glacier Wilderness Guides, Inc., P. O. Box 535, West Glacier, MT 59936 Many Glacier Hotel 406-732-4411, Rising fax: 406-387-5656, e:mail: [email protected], website: http://www.glacierguides.com Sun Motor Inn 406-732-5523, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn 406-732-5531, Village Inn 406-888-5632.

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Border Crossing Accessibility Travelers should have identification and A listing of facilities and programs acces­ proof of age for all passengers in the ve­ sible to visitors with special needs is avail­ hicle. A birth certificate may be needed for able at visitor centers and entrance stations. children. Citizens of countries other than The Apgar and St. Mary Visitor Centers, the. United States or Canada may need a theTrail of the Cedars, the International Peace passport or visa. Park Pavilion, the Linnet Lake Trail near Wa­ Special restrictions exist on crossing the terton townsite, the Waterton Townsite trail, border with pets, firearms, defensive sprays, and the Cameron Lake Day Use area are all alcohol, firewood, and purchases. For spe­ accessible by wheelchair. cific requirements on crossing the border from the United States into Canada call 800 320-0063. For information on crossing from Canada into the United States call 206 553- Elevations V 4676. Apgar 3175 ft. There are four border crossing stations Goat Haunt 4200 ft. immediately adjacent to the park. Lake McDonald 3150 ft. Rooseville open 24 hours Piegan/Carway 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Logan Pass 6640 ft. Chief Mountain Many Glacier 4900 ft. 5/15 to 5/31 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Polebridge 3600 ft. 6/1 to 9/7 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Rising Sun 4550 ft. 9/8 to 9/30 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. St. Mary 4500 ft. At the time of printing no decision had Two Medicine 5150 ft. been made as to the status of Trail Creek Walton 3900 ft. Mountain Goat Customs, north of Polebridge. Waterton 4200 ft.