Seeing Glacier

Glacier National Park lies in northern Montana. This is a big park—1,583 square miles—and deserves at least four days ($25 per vehicle per week).
- Nearest airports: Great Falls is about 170 miles to the east of the park’s east entrance at St. Mary. Kalispell is about 45 miles from the park’s west entrance at West Glacier.
- The weather: In August, expect pleasantly warm days—high 70s—with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- For info: Go to nps.gov/glac and visitmt.com
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