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Description of  Historic Glacier National Park: The Stories Behind One of America's Great Treasures

Historic Glacier National Park captures the most interesting moments in the parks history, the slices of life in northwestern Montana that provide an idea of what life was like for those who chose to explore this gloriously beautiful snowy corner of the United States. Theres the presence of Native Americans in nearly every aspect of the parks history, the significant influence of the Great Northern Railway as a leader as the park gained its footing, and people who made history in this astonishing Rocky Mountain landscape. Once Congress decided to make Glacier a national park, developers created hotels, chalets, campgrounds, residences, and the most spectacularly scenic road in the United States. Historic Glacier National Park provides just enough of this rich history to make the experience of visiting the park better than expected. Read more