This year marks the centennial celebration for Montana's Glacier National Park. Ah, the anniversary of my favorite place has drawn me back into the park's history, especially some of the people involved over the years. This led to an ... former mining boom town of Altyn in the Swiftcurrent Valley (now part of the park) in the upcoming Natures's Gifts anthology from Vanilla Heart ...

... ranger-led cross country ski excursion at night in Glacier National Park. Suitable for intermediate-level skiers of all ... headlamp, and water. Skis may be rented at retail locations outside of the park in gateway communities. The trips are free but visitors will have to pay regular admission into the park unless they own an annual pass. Individuals should call Apgar Visitor Center at 406- ...

UN scientists urge stop to mining around Glacier National Park The Missoulian WEST GLACIER - An international team of UNESCO scientists has recommended a moratorium on mining north of Glacier National Park, a conclusion that echoes … and more »

"Post Card from Glacier National Park: Avalanche Lake" Did y’all get your copies of the February/March 2010 issue ... This baby is based on a photo I took in 1987, when I visited Glacier National Park for the second time. Glacier is my favorite wild place to be. I just finished writing the next lesson, which focuses on line, and has some more in-depth information on stabilizing your work ...

... here and I am glad to be back!! We are going to ride our bikes up "Going to the Sun Road." It should be tough!! Glacier National Park is dominated by mountains which were carved into their present shapes by the huge ... the last ice age. Evidence of widespread glacial action is found throughout the park in the form of U-shaped valleys, glacial cirques,and large outflow ...

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px # ; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Close-up of leaves, from directly above, "In Glacier National Park," Montana., originally uploaded by The U.S. National Archives. There's a whole photo set of gorgeous Ansel Adams pics on Flickr!

On the eve of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the lieutenant governor of British Columbia has announced that the province will not allow mining in the Canadian Flathead just north of Glacier National Park and due west of Waterton Lakes National Park. read more

Recent customers of Earthly Affair, Eri and Philip, have been kind enough to share their beautiful, intimate wedding held at Glacier National Park, Montana. The mountains in the background seem surreal and must have provided a gorgeous backdrop. To keep their wedding environmentally conscious, Eri purchased a 100% silk dress made by eco- ...

moderation: itsfullofstars: Glacier National Park, Montana The most beautiful places on Earth. (submitted by moderation) montanians have an unofficial state motto: “Only You Can Prevent Tourist Tires.” so don’t go to montana, really; go to colorado instead, your cellphone will work there and they have thai food places and bears won’t rip through your car or patio door to eat ya.

... region in 1933. The reserve was called "National Park" before 1946, but was officially renamed ... tarn shelf were formed by glacial scouring. A glacier flowed south from the Rodway Range, forming ... camping, with powered and unpowered sites at the entrance to the Park, as well as the Government-owned Lake Dobson cabins ... 6 hours return.Mt Field National park has one of Tasmania's downhill ...

... a day hike or getting out on the water Winter Activities – The park is a whole new world during winter when Marmot Basin ski area opens ... its often called) is a small municipality in the center of Jasper National Park.  Most of the Jasper hotels, dining and all of the residential area ... Maligne River Athabasca River Athabasca Glacier, Angel Glacier and other smaller glaciers Viewing Mt Robson ...

... who are also interested in contributing, is to join the Mount Rainier National Park Associates. MRNPA has been helping out every month of every summer ... " August 7, trail work with a camp overnight at the park Sept 11, meadow revegetation October 2, trail ... continue to be building the trail from the White River Campground to Glacier Basin. We are informed by Carl Fabiani, Trails Supervisor, that ...

... 'Torres del Paine' national park. Me and Rogal wanted to cruise around the area for ... rocky mountain ridges with snow on their peaks. The park was very picturesque and although just the entry costed us approximately 17 ... it's 1 am. We were going back and forth to a place where ships are going to a glacier Perito Moreno. Someone has said that there's a camping there but there wasn' ...

January 31, 2010 Sveti Jakob, Slovenia Photographer states :: In a deep winter. President Obama has put the USA in the lead once again to reverse the trends of Human Induced Global Warming. Given the global economic tragedy of 2008 and the potential of this continuing natural tragedy I believe we have more than competent leadership to reverse this dangerous trend of Earth's climate. The ...

... Nymph, 1.1 to Dream, 1.9 to Emerald) This is the most popular trail in the park and I hesitate to list it for fear of adding to the traffic mess that can be found on ... of Emerald Lake. As a bonus for your efforts, you'll be able to get a glimpse of Tyndall Glacier. The above information was provided by Randal W. Horobik.-from the Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Page John Denver naturally ...