Sunday, September 4, 2011

Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park


Many Glacier Hotel  located in the northeastern part of the park along the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake. Very secluded, swiss atmosphere and the scenery is often compared to Switzerland and the Swiss Alps. The Many Glacier Hotel was contracted in 1915 by the Great Northern Railroad. Many Glacier Hotel is located 18 miles west of US-89, north of St. Mary. 




Here is a phone number for Glacier National Park Reservations
406-892-2525 in USA and 403-236-3400 in Canada. 
 When inside the Swiss Alps style bellman is ready to check you in at the counter.
 Inside the Many Glacier Hotel is a small museum with historical facts about Glacier National Parks Many Glacier Hotel.
 A Park Saddle Horse party on the Grinnell Glacier trail. Mt Gould and Grinnell Glacier can be seen in the background. Photo by T.J. Hileman.
 The caption on this photo reads:
Lunch on the trail with The Park Saddle Horse Co. Photo was taken in the 1930's by T.J. Hileman.
 Freight revenues were the principal source of income for most railroads, passenger trains were considered to be a necessary evil by many railroad presidents, James Hill was no exception. Larger and more powerful locomotives were constantly under development. The objective was to move more freight faster and at a lower cost. This photo, was taken in 1909 at Seattle, clearly shows the great advancements made in motive power by the first decade of the 20th century. No. 1909 was dismantled in 1926, the first locomotive used on the Great Northern still exists. The William Crooks is currently on display in Duluth, MN.

 Inside the 5-story Many Glacier Hotel.
 Many Glacier is a hikers paradise. We have been on many hikes in the Many Glacier area and it's an area we frequently go to for family fun and when visitors come to town we usually always take them to Many Glacier the more primitive side of the park.

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