East Glacier Montana
East Glacier, Montana, is easily accessible by train (Amtrak's depot is centrally located in town), by plane (Glacier International Airport in Kalispell is only 79 miles away and Great Falls International Airport at 132 miles away), or by car by US Highway 2. It is the perfect point to start, headquarter, or end your visit to Glacier National Park. more info
The people are friendly here and the beautiful location will make your visit something special. East Glacier is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, encompassing 1.5 million acres from the Rocky mountains to the Great Plains. It is the home to the Amskapi Pikuni Band of the Blackfeet nation. Their rich culture and traditions are especially visible the second week of July during the annual North American Indian Days in Browning.
East Glacier will provide you with the largest variety of facilities and supplies available in the area. There are many attractions including the magnificent historic Glacier Park Lodge. The Lodge offers a swimming pool, and a challenging nine hole golf course open to the public. Other accommodations include comfortable modern hotels, some AAA rated; a youth hostel, RV parks and campgrounds, a cafeteria, snack bars, delis and fine restaurants serving various cuisines.
Words cannot describe the splendor of nearby Glacier National Park, known as the "Switzerland of North America". This feeling is enhanced by the historic, Swiss style lodges and chalets located throughout the park. There are over a thousand miles of hiking trails with views of glaciers, brilliant wildflowers, snowcapped peaks, and clear mountain streams. Varied wildlife inhabit the park including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, ptarmigan, and both black and grizzly bears.
The park is truly a photographer's and fisherman's paradise, starting with the best kept secret, Two Medicine Valley. This area of Glacier National Park offers an exhilarating day of exploration and is just minutes from East Glacier. There are both easy and challenging hiking trails leading around Middle Two Medicine lake and Upper Two Medicine lake, with several breathtaking waterfalls between the lakes on the Two Medicine River..
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