Basic Information
Glacier National Park is located in Montana. It contains 1,012,837 acres of land and is often called "The Crown of the Continent." Other names include "Backbone of the World" and "The Best Care-Killing Scenery on the Continent." Glacier became a park on May 11, 1910. It is considered one of the most well-preserved ecosystems in the United States. Glacier National Park contains 175 mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, 200 waterfalls, 25 glaciers, 745 miles of hiking trails, 60 native species, and 260 species of birds. There are about 2 million people visiting Glacier National Park each year. The largest lake is Lake McDonald reaching 9.4 miles long. The scenic drive down Going-to-the-Sun Road is considered a National Historic Landmark. Over 94% of Glacier National Park's vast land area is managed as wilderness. Glacier National Park is the center of the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states. One of Glacier National Park's tallest and major waterfalls is Beaver Creek Falls reaching 1,344 feet.
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