Glacier National Park is located in the
U.S. state of
Montana, bordering the
Canadian provinces of
Alberta and
British Columbia. Glacier National Park contains two mountain ranges, over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem, spread across 1,584 mi² (4,101 km²), is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem", a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 mi² (44,000 km²). The famed
Going-to-the-Sun Road, a
National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, traverses through the heart of the park and crosses the
Continental Divide, allowing visitors breathtaking views of the rugged
Lewis and
Livingston mountain ranges, as well as dense forests, alpine
tundra, waterfalls and two large lakes. Along with the Going-to-the-Sun Road, five historic hotels and chalets are listed as
National Historic Landmarks, and a total of 350 locations are on the
National Register of Historic Places.
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