Glacier National Park

The Lodge rooms do not have an accessible exterior balcony. Parking available in the main lot located approximately 100 yards from the Lodge. Duplex cabins are located along a tree-lined pathway adjacent to the Lodge. Most cabin rooms face the forest setting with some obstructed views. Each shares a common wall and a few share a small porch. There are no connecting doors between duplex cabin rooms. All cabin rooms have a private bathroom and parking is usually available directly behind or beside the cabin. The motor inn consists of two wooden buildings. They are tucked behind the Campstore in the forest approximately 300 yards from the main lodge. There are no connecting doors between rooms. All Inn rooms have a private bathroom and parking is usually available between the two buildings that are parallel to one another.

All rooms are rustic yet comfortable with king, queen, double, and/or twin beds and a private bathroom. All rooms are accessed via stairs and are sold based on view or room size. An antique elevator is available for floors 2 through 4 and requires assistance to operate.

Yes, there is a wifi hotspot on the premises that can be utilized to access the internet with your personal devices.

Alarm clock, energy efficient lighting, fan (a limited number available upon request at Front Desk), BeeKind™ amenity collection featuring a Gilchrist & Soames' signature formulation. The environmentally-friendly products offer a fresh lemon verbena fragrance with extracts of honey and certified organic extracts of red clover, calendula, lemongrass, and chamomile. The BeeKind™ paper bottle is a 92% reduction in waste after use compared to plastic and a portion of the proceeds of this product supports honeybee and sustainable pollination research. Golden Memory™ Down Alternative Pillows offer the ultimate in comfort and have a down alternative fiberfill that is produced from 100% recycled PET bottles. Super Topper™ mattress cover, Glacier Guidebook (American Park Network), hair dryer, iron and ironing board, recycle bin, telephone (direct dial analog), coffee maker in select rooms and WIFI hotspots for registered guests only. Not available in each room: bathtub, radio, internet, television, air conditioning, and mini refrigerator.

Alarm clock, energy efficient lighting, fan (a limited number available upon request at Front Desk), BeeKind™ amenity collection featuring a Gilchrist & Soames' signature formulation. The environmentally-friendly products offer a fresh lemon verbena fragrance with extracts of honey and certified organic extracts of red clover, calendula, lemongrass, and chamomile. The BeeKind™ paper bottle is a 92% reduction in waste after use compared to plastic and a portion of the proceeds of this product supports honeybee and sustainable pollination research. Golden Memory™ Down Alternative Pillows offer the ultimate in comfort and have a down alternative fiberfill that is produced from 100% recycled PET bottles. Super Topper™ mattress cover, Glacier Guidebook (American Park Network), hair dryer , iron and ironing board, recycle bin, and a coffee maker in select room. Not available in each room: bathtub, telephone, radio, internet, television, air conditioning, and mini refrigerator.

Yes, there is a wifi hotspot on the premises that can be utilized to access the internet with your personal devices.

Alarm clock, energy efficient lighting, coffee maker, fan (a limited number available upon request at Front Desk), BeeKind™ amenity collection featuring a Gilchrist & Soames' signature formulation. The environmentally-friendly products offer a fresh lemon verbena fragrance with extracts of honey and certified organic extracts of red clover, calendula, lemongrass, and chamomile. The BeeKind™ paper bottle is a 92% reduction in waste after use compared to plastic and a portion of the proceeds of this product supports honeybee and sustainable pollination research. Golden Memory™ Down Alternative Pillows offer the ultimate in comfort and have a down alternative fiberfill that is produced from 100% recycled PET bottles. Super Topper™ mattress cover, Glacier Guidebook (American Park Network), hair dryer, iron and ironing board , and recycle bin. Not available in each room: telephone, bathtub, radio, internet, television, air conditioning, and mini refrigerator.

Alarm clock, energy efficient lighting, fan (a limited number available upon request at the Front Desk), BeeKind™ amenity collection featuring a Gilchrist & Soames' signature formulation. The environmentally-friendly products offer a fresh lemon verbena fragrance with extracts of honey and certified organic extracts of red clover, calendula, lemongrass, and chamomile. The BeeKind™ paper bottle is a 92% reduction in waste after use compared to plastic and a portion of the proceeds of this product supports honeybee and sustainable pollination research. Golden Memory™ Down Alternative Pillows offer the ultimate in comfort and have a down alternative fiberfill that is produced from 100% recycled PET bottles. Super Topper™ mattress cover, Glacier Guidebook (American Park Network), hair dryer, iron and ironing board, recycle bin, telephone (direct dial analog), coffee maker in select rooms and WIFI hotspots for registered guests. Not available in each room: bathtub, radio, internet, television, air conditioning, and mini refrigerator.

Yes, there is a wifi hotspot on the premises that can be utilized to access the internet with your personal devices.

There is WIFI hotspots for registered guests only. Please see the front desk for access.

Yes, there is a wifi hotspot on the premises that can be utilized to access the internet with your personal devices.

There is WIFI hotspots for registered guests only. Please see the front desk for access.

Prices for the Red Bus Tours start at $30 and go up depending on which tour you take and where you embark.

No, riding the historic Red Buses is completely voluntary.

There are almost as many reasons to ride a Red Bus as visitors in the Park. One of the biggest reasons is that it enhances your understanding of the Park through our informative commentary on numerous subjects related to the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the Park. By taking a tour you leave the driving to a professional so you are free to enjoy the scenic splendors of the Park. In addition, by taking a Red Bus Tour, you are making a measurable contribution to reducing atmospheric emissions in this pristine environment, reducing the impact on global climate change.

The first Red Bus Tours leave at 8:30 a.m. from various pick-up points in and around the Park. Other tours leave throughout the day depending on your location. Most tours are completed before dark. The various tour departures and durations can be found in the Red Bus Brochure located at most lodges and information centers in and around Glacier National Park. You can also call our Central Reservation agents at 406.892.2525.

The Red Buses were built in the 1930s and therefore were never designed with ADA-accessible needs in mind. When the Red Buses were recently refurbished in 2001, it was decided that to make the busses accessible would take away from the structural integrity of the wooden frame of the busses.

You are welcome to bring a stroller if it can fold up and fit under the seat of the bus. However, due to the historic nature of the buses, there are no seat belts in the passenger bench seating; therefore car seats are not needed or allowed.

Most times, the Red Buses are full and therefore cannot accommodate personal luggage. However, small purses or handbags are more than welcome if they comfortably rest in your lap or under the seat.

Although the buses were first built in the 1930's, they were completely refurbished with new suspension and shocks in 2001. It is these new features, the open top, and the scenic splendors of the Park that make the Red Bus ride an unforgettable experience.

A Red Bus experience goes through some of the most spectacular scenery and winding roadway in North America. If you do experience motion sickness, you are welcome to get off at the next available shuttle stop, stretch your legs, and get on one of the National Park Service shuttles to head back to your point of origin.

Riding a Red Bus is an experience one doesn't soon forget. The open top allows unparalleled views of some of Glacier Park's most majestic mountains. And while you sit back and take in the scenery, our Red Bus drivers, known as "Jammers", tell tales of Glacier's history, geology, and biology.

Throughout the tour there are numerous stops at which to take advantage of restroom facilities.

Yes, the Red Bus Tours are limited to 17 seats, so reservations are strongly recommended. To purchase tickets, please call one of our friendly reservation agents at 406.892.2525.

After the complete refurbishment of the buses in 2001, the entire fleet of 33 Red Buses now has the capability to run on cleaner burning propane gas. And although the propane systems get slightly worse miles per gallon compared to conventional gasoline engines, the reduction of greenhouse gas emission is worth the extra cost.

The Red Buses each hold 17 passengers plus one driver.

Each tour is designed to make numerous stops along the Going-to-the-Sun Road in order to allow our guests to take pictures or to more fully explain the cultural or scientific significance of a stop.

You will have to drive yourself or you can use the National Park Service shuttle system to enjoy some of the Park's more than 700 miles of hiking trails.

If you find an item on a Red Bus, please give it to a Red Bus driver so they can turn it into the concierge. If you lost an item, please visit one of our historic lodges and contact the concierge or front desk.

Visitors traveling in large groups are more than welcome to use Glacier's historic Red Bus fleet to better suite their needs. To arrange a private tour for your group please contact our Sales Manager at 406.863.4704.

Every seat on a Red Bus will provide plenty of views. The open tops allow all passengers to enjoy the awe and wonder that is Glacier National Park.

This third generation of park touring coaches at Glacier (manufactured from 1936 to1939 by the White Motor Company of Cleveland, OH) were first placed in service during 1936 and remained in service without interruption (except for a short period during World War II) until August 1999 when they were removed from service for renovation. The fully renovated Red Buses returned to regular tour service in Glacier National Park in 2002.

In the 1930s the National Park Service developed a program with the White Motor Company of Cleveland, OH, for the production of canvas-topped touring coaches to provide transportation for visitors within national parks. More than 500 vehicles were manufactured in the mid-1930s and were purchased for use in various western national parks including Bryce Canyon, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Mt. Rainier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks. While the canvas-topped tour bus experience was replaced elsewhere, the fleet of (red) buses are maintained at Glacier National Park. The buses were ideal for trips across the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The open-air touring coaches afforded visitors a multi-sensory experience. The drivers known as 'Gear Jammers' toured the Reds across the Continental Divide.

The fleet was pulled from service in 1999 for reasons of safety. The decision to remove these icons from the roads was not taken lightly, but once the problems with structural and metal fatigue were identified, there was no choice but to remove them from use - at least temporarily - until an economically feasible solution could be found. The fully renovated Red Buses returned to touring services in Glacier National Park in 2002.

After Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI) had conducted its internal inspection, the Park concessioner consulted with the National Park Service (NPS) about structural integrity and safety issues. NPS management concurred with GPI and the fleet was removed from use. At that time, an independent interdisciplinary team was brought to East Glacier in September to inspect, evaluate, and consult with GPI and the NPS regarding their results. This team included a White Motor Company expert, Ford Motor Company, The Federal Transit Administration (represented by the Denver RTD, GPI, and the NPS).

After the fleet was removed from service, both GPI and NPS committed subject matter personnel to serve on an interdisciplinary team. They worked towards finding an economically feasible solution to returning this fleet of historic buses to service in Glacier National Park. This team brought together an ad-hoc group who consisted of mechanics, concession specialists, engineers, and consultants from Ford Motor Company, National Trust for Historic Preservation, White Motor Co., Federal Transit Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation), Montana Department of Transportation, Department of the Interior, National Park Foundation, Glacier Fund, Clean Fuels U.S.A. (Amerigas), National Park Service, members of the Glacier Park Foundation (former Gear Jammers), and numerous others concerned about seeing that the buses return to the roadways of Glacier National Park.

The buses were found to have varying degrees of structural and safety problems. Many of the structural concerns were associated with the drive train, brakes, steering mechanisms, and chassis. As an operating fleet, the buses had undergone routine maintenance over the years, so individual vehicles varied in condition. In 1989, the manual transmission and steering mechanisms were replaced with automatic transmissions and power steering.

Until 2001, the fleet of 33 historic vehicles was privately owned by Glacier Park, Inc. and has been operated under a concession contract within Glacier National Park since they were purchased from the Glacier Park Transportation Company (Howard Hays, Owner) in the 1950s. In 2001, Glacier Park, Inc. donated the fleet (33 Red Buses) to the non-profit National Park Foundation so that Ford Motor Company could fund the rehabilitation of the buses. Upon completion of the renovation and restoration work by Ford Motor Company and their contractor, Transportation Design and Manufacturing (TDM) of Livonia, Michigan, title of the buses was transferred to Glacier National Park. One of the coaches has been kept in as original condition as possible for historical purposes. All partners agreed that upon completion of all rehabilitation work in 2003, Glacier Park, Inc. would continue to operate the buses in Glacier National Park under an amended contract for as long as the contract's terms allow.

Please telephone 406.892.2525 or 403.236.3400 for reservations.

Reservations are made on a first-come-first-serve basis. We begin taking lodging reservations 14 months in advance.

The northern rocky mountain weather systems are constantly changing. Glacier's western valleys generally receive the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees F. It is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Strong winds and sunny days predominate on the east side of the Park. Overnight lows throughout the Park can drop to near 20 degrees F and snow can fall anytime. Please visit www.nps.gov for live webcams and weather reports.

We do not have a waiting list. When reservations are cancelled they go into general availability and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Cancellations occur at any time. Availability can be checked on our online reservations page.

Access to the alpine section of The Going-to-the-Sun Road is seasonal and determined by the National Park Service. View what portion of the Road is currently open or call 511 (inside Montana) for up to date information on Park roads.

US Highway 2 is open year round between East and West Glacier. Temporary closures may occur due to inclement weather. In Montana please call 511 for up-to-date information on State highways.

Deposits are non-refundable if the reservation(s) is cancelled after 5:00 p.m. MDT 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival date. Deposits are fully refundable for 30 days following the date the reservation was made. From 31 days after the reservation was made until three days prior to the scheduled arrival date, the deposit will be refunded less a $15 administrative fee ($20 for reservations with tours/activities). For reservations made within 30 days prior to arrival, the above policy applies with no grace period.

Usually the website will recognize your first reservation and will warn you that you are making another one. Simply close down your browser and start over. Sometimes shutting down your computer completely is required. We apologize for this inconvenience. We are working on this technicality.

As a lodging concessioner for Glacier National Park, we would like to introduce you to a program in which we participate that enables you to directly support the Park. Working in collaboration with The Glacier National Park Fund and the National Park Foundation, we offer our guests an easy way to contribute to the Park through a voluntary $1 per day, per room add-on to your room bill. All donations are placed in a restricted account that can only be used to support activities and projects that benefit Glacier National Park. Thank you for your consideration. For additional information, please go to www.glaciernationalparkfund.org.

This means there most likely is not availability for the exact room type you're looking for. Try altering your dates or number of people.

Usually activities can be booked beginning in February for the current season.

Activities usually sellout; reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling our Reservations Department at 406.892.2525.

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Glacier National Park is open year round.

There is no sales tax in Montana, but there is a 7% Bed/Accommodation tax that supports and promotes tourism in Montana.

Wifi hotspots are available within the park at The Village Inn at Apgar, Lake McDonald Lodge, Rising Sun Motor Inn, Many Glacier Hotel and Swiftcurrent Motor Inn. Areas outside of the Park may have internet cafes available.

In most areas within the Park cell service is not available.

Animals can be seen at any time. They are most active in the early morning or late evenings. Wild animals are dangerous. Do not approach or try to feed the wildlife.

Glacier is beautiful year round.

Our lodges are historic and built before the time of air conditioners and televisions.

Phone calls within lodging complexes and between all Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI) properties are free. Local calls outside GPI properties have a $.50 connection fee. AT&T operator-assisted rates apply for all long distance calls plus a $.50 connection fee.

In-room telephones are available at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Glacier Park Lodge, Many Glacier Hotel, and Lake McDonald Lodge. To activate the telephone for outside calls, the front desk must have a credit card imprint or a $10 per day deposit. Phone calls within lodging complexes and between all Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI) properties are free. Local calls outside GPI properties have a $.50 connection fee. AT&T operator-assisted rates apply for all long distance calls plus a $.50 connection fee. Rising Sun Motor Inn, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, and the Village Inn do not have in-room telephones, but payphones are available.

Due to our short season, we do not offer discounts.

The Rocky Mountains are known for the dramatic changes in the weather. Make sure you dress in layers and prepare for all types of weather.

The closest airports are Glacier International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, MT, Missoula International Airport (MSO) in Missoula, MT, and Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, MT. For discounts on certain flights into Montana call our Reservations Department at 406.892.2525.

Car rentals are available at the train station. Call our Reservations Department at 406.892.2525 to reserve your car today.

Bicycles are restricted on the most hazardous sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road during peak traffic periods. Bikes are prohibited from going up the West side between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Bikes are allowed to go up the East side and down the West side during any time of the day.

Rentals are available at Lake McDonald Lodge, Village Inn, Many Glacier Hotel, and Two Medicine.

Glacier National Park campgrounds are operated by the National Park Service. No advance reservations are accepted. They are on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact the National Park Service at 406-888-7800 for more information.

Services are provided through Christian Ministries. Check with the front desk for specific times and locations.

Groups, weddings, and reunions are welcome with advance notice. Please email our Sales Manager or telephone 406.892.6721 for details.

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Government rates are only available for National Park Service employees visiting on official business.

The National Park Service (www.nps.gov ) and the front desk at any of our properties have trail maps.

Pets are not allowed except for designated guide, service, and/or hearing companion animals. Pets must be crated, on a leash, or under physical restraint at all times.

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover Card (except in Canada).

Restrictions apply between Sun Point and Avalanche Creek Campground - total length (including bumpers) must be less than 21 feet and total width (including mirrors) must be less than 8 feet.

You must call our Reservations Department at 406.892.2525 to book packages, specials, activities or to change or cancel a reservation.

Gift certificates for the current season can be purchased by calling our Reservations Department at 406.892.2525.

Due to Department of Health and Sanitation regulations, we are unable to accommodate guests that need medication stored or administered. We will however, provide ice for guests who need to store medications at lower temperatures.

A group consists of a reservation with 10 or more rooms. Please contact our Groups Department at 406.892.6721 for more information.

Spring is usually the best time to see wildflowers, but many are in bloom all summer for your viewing pleasure.

Yes, you can swim in the lakes, but keep in mind they are glacier fed and so are very, very cold. The average temperature of the lakes never exceeds 40 degrees. Fishing inside Park boundaries is allowed on a catch and release basis without a permit. Please make sure you verify all fishing regulations before fishing.

Dates change annually and usually vary from one location to the next. Typically the season begins by early June and runs through the third weekend of September (most locations). Please be sure to clarify your dates with the Special Events Coordinator when asking about your event. Our event calendars begin filling up in early spring for the following year, so don't delay. Your event is not considered "booked" until a deposit is received on account and a signed contract by both parties is in place.

To begin the booking of your wedding we require a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and a signed contract. This deposit is applied to the overall charges for food, space use, etc. Once the deposit is received, we will book a block of rooms if needed for your guests. There are separate fees for the use of the ceremony site and reception location; there are also fees for the setup charges (tables, chairs, etc.). Fees vary per location, activity, and number of people. Please review the accompanying sample contract for more specifics.

A personal check can be used for the initial deposit; however, any additional fees need to be charged to a credit card that will be kept on file.

Glacier Park, Inc. has an excellent catering menu for you to review and choose from. Our experienced events staff will be happy to provide you with great service, excellent food, and a celebration meal to remember. GPI is the caterer for the lodges in Glacier National Park, and as such, we provide the catering for any and all events held at our locations. Our menus and pricing may change without prior notice, but typically run from around $30 to $65/per person. Menu choices must be made 45 days prior to your event. Our Executive Chef is very willing to work with you to provide a wonderful meal for you and your guests.

We can arrange for alcohol and/or wine for your reception using our bartender services. You can either have a hosted bar where you as the host are responsible for all drink costs and bartender fees; or, you can have a cash (no-host) bar where your guests pay for their own drinks. It is common to have it set up either way, so the choice (and expense) is yours to decide. We will ask you to decide if you want to have the "well brands" that are a bit less expensive, or the "premium brands" that are a slightly higher cost per drink. If you have a host bar, the bartender will tally up the drink charges and add the cost to your final bill. One bartender is needed to serve every 100 guests in your group, so if you plan on having 150, for example, you will need two bartenders to efficiently serve all your guests. You also need to determine the number of hours you want the bar open which will coincide with the bartender hours. For example, if you want the bar open from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., the bartender(s) will break down the bar at 8 p.m. and discontinue serving your guests. Please see the GPI 2010 Wine & Beer menu for more complete information on bartender charges along with all the rates for alcohol costs. Of course, as our contract and the law clearly states, we will only serve liquor to persons 21 and older and you, as the host, voluntarily assume the duty to ensure safe drinking practices are followed for your group (please review this part of the contract clearly).

You can provide your own wine, but this is limited to wine or champagnes only. No other types of alcohol or beer are allowed. Should you choose to provide your own wine, we need to know about it in advance and ask that any wine brought for the event, be turned over to us so our staff can chill it as needed (for the whites) and store it until your event is ready. If you choose to bring in your own wine, there is a $14.95/per bottle corkage fee.

The National Park Service (NPS) requires a permit in advance for all weddings held inside the perimeter of the Park. You can reach their permit coordinator at 406.888.7825. The NPS coordinator will be able to tell you of other relevant information on the Park itself (Park entry costs, etc.). Weddings at Glacier Park Lodge & Resort or the Prince of Wales Hotel do not need this permit as they are outside the Park.

Yes, the current entrance fee into the Park is applicable to every guest and group. Please ask the NPS permit coordinator for more info. Check this site also for specifics on the types of passes the Park allows for entries at a lesser rate.

The Special Events Coordinator will set up a block of rooms for your guests to call and reserve. The blocks are held in place until 60 days prior to your event. If they are not guaranteed by a credit card deposit at that point, they will be released for general availability. Your guests can still make a reservation (based on general current availability) once the 60-day timeframe has passed, but they will have to contact the Central Reservations office at 406.892.2525 or visit our website at www.glacierparkinc.com.

All of our lodges are historical buildings. The rooms are "rustic", yet comfortable for both guest rooms and banquet facilities. In keeping with the era in which the hotels were built, most guest rooms have a telephone, but they do not have air conditioners, TV's, coffee makers, hair dryers, etc. Please plan ahead to bring your necessary personal items.

You can have music at your event, but GPI does require advance notification. We always are respectful of our neighbors and other guests who are visiting the Park; your request may need to be cleared by the National Park Service. There are no computers, sound systems, speakers, microphones, etc. available for you to rent. If you require such an item for your event, you must bring your own and be responsible for their security and use.

Due to the nature of the era when these buildings were constructed, we do have some restrictions on each location and ask that you keep this in mind as we plan your event. If you plan an outside wedding, we typically are able to keep an alternate site inside the hotel available for you in case of inclement weather – this can happen at any location in any given month (including July and August). And yes, we have had snow during each and every month here in the past. Each lodge has limited banquet room space. Glacier Park Lodge's largest alternate room, the Moccasin Room, can seat up to 150 people at 6 ft round banquet tables (using 15 tables in this room though can limit your "dance space area", if you desire one). If you have 200+ guests, you will need to rent a tent for your outside event. Please note that our staff will do all they can to make your day the day of your dreams, but weather problems are very real and we need to be prepared. One other thing to note is that locations at Glacier Park Lodge, Lake McDonald Lodge (the beach area for weddings), and the Prince of Wales Hotel all incorporate walking on areas that are rocky, grassy, or unpaved. Please consider that when planning your event. These areas are not really conducive to walking on high heels. Also, these locations do not have restrooms near the outside event area. Depending on the number of guests, you may want to consider using portable restroom facilities. If you are interested, please ask and we can look into that arrangement for you. The cost would be passed on to you.

The Prince of Wales (in the Waterton Lakes area of Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park, Alberta, Canada) is a very romantic setting for a fairytale wedding. The frequent high wind outside of the hotel, however, limits our ability to provide anything but chairs for your guests – and that can even be unsuccessful. Weddings at the Prince of Wales are limited to 50 guests maximum. We do serve Afternoon Tea daily, so lobby weddings are limited to 10 a.m. to noon. There are no banquet facilities at this location. Receptions are held in the dining room which seats 46 people. The dining room is open to other hotel guests and so is not private. The only way to ensure a private event is to book the entire hotel (all 86 rooms for the night), which costs approximately $25,000. This would need to be arranged well in advance of your expected wedding date as we have consistent group tours and other events during each season that plan a year or more in advance. A wedding using the entire Prince of Wales Hotel can only be done early in the season (early June) or later near the close date (mid-September).

Many Glacier Hotel (12 miles west of Babb, MT) is available for small wedding parties of 30 people or less. The weddings take place on the porch outside the lobby which overlooks Swiftcurrent Lake. This area is also open to the general public so we are unable to completely block it off from other guests. Meals are served in the dining room which can seat small groups. This too is a public area that we cannot block off from other guests. There is an additional charge for the use of the dining room.

Lake McDonald Lodge (located about 10 miles from the town of West Glacier) is available for weddings on the beach. Keep in mind that due to the amount of rainfall and lake levels, there may not be much of a beach area for you to use for your ceremony (this most typically affects weddings in June or September, but can be a concern for other dates as well). The beach area is somewhat secluded, but it is not totally private. The ground on the beach is also fairly rocky and may be a bit of a challenge to walk on "gracefully" with high heels or for those who have trouble walking. Receptions and dinners are held in the auditorium. This is an old building, but it can be turned into an amazingly beautiful place to have your dinner and celebrate your reception. The auditorium is the only place at this Lodge to have an event of this type. Events held in the auditorium need to be completely over by 5:00 p.m. each evening as the National Park Service has their interpretive Park programs in the Auditorium daily from early June to mid-September.

Glacier Park Lodge (located in East Glacier Park, MT) is ideal for weddings of almost any size. The front lawn area near the trees can accommodate up to 150 people and is a wonderful place to erect a tent for your dinner and reception after the ceremony. Another popular site is the lawn area behind the Lodge which accommodates 150 to 300 guests. There are also 3 banquet rooms available inside the Lodge that can accommodate various size events.

The prices vary for each location and the number of people you anticipate for your group. Having both the ceremony and the reception (two "events") gives you a bit of a break overall per event instead of just doing the ceremony or reception only. The rate includes the rental of the space during the defined hours of the event, use of our tables and chairs, and the setup and tears down.

A natural birch arch is available for your use at Glacier Park Lodge (use plain or add your decorations). The cost for the day's rental is $100. You must provide the decorations for your wedding and/or reception. We do ask that you do not use any type of nail, hammer, tack, or other material to fix your decorations to any walls. Our buildings are historical and we want to preserve them for many more generations to come. You will be responsible for decorating the wedding/reception area. Any items you provide (e.g., decorations, linens, baskets, bowls, glassware, candles, etc.), are your responsibility and must be collected after the event. Music for your ceremony or dinner is your responsibility. Our Special Events Coordinator must be aware ahead of time of your plans as the request may need National Park Service approval. We do not provide audio/visual equipment. We provide 6 ft round banquet tables that accommodate 8 to 10 people per table. Various styles of chairs are available, depending on location. Linens and napkins for the banquet tables are an additional charge; please feel free to discuss your colors with our coordinator.

Huckleberries are small round berries ranging in color from bright red through dark purple into blue. The flavor is sweet and similar to a blueberry. It is a favorite of many mammals, especially the Grizzly Bear. The plant can be found in mid-alpine regions in damp, acidic soil. They ripen in mid-to-late summer.

The Park does not close, but the Going-to-the-sun Road closes every season in mid to late September depending on weather conditions.

Yes, the waterfalls are real. Best time to see the waterfalls are in June when the snow is melting.

Yes, it does deter the bears and is definitely something you should carry when hiking in Glacier National Park.

No, nothing can be picked up and used or taken home from inside the Park.