National & State Park Information
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Montana
a beautiful Rocky Mountain park
in this "the forty first state"quarter struck by
the mint on
May ?, 2011 |
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| The park quarter's stateside face depicts a
classic view of the northeast slope of the park. Mount Reynolds is shown in the
background, with a mountain goat standing on rocky slopes in the foreground. |
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| Park or Site: |
Glacier National Park |
| Historical Date: |
February 22, 1897 |
| National Order: |
7 |
| Location in State: |
West Glacier, Montana |
| Number of National Historic Sites: |
8 |
| Number of State Parks: |
53 |
| Most Popular Park or Site: |
Glacier National Park |
| Most Scenic Park or Site: |
Glacier National Park |
Big Sky Resort: Big Sky Resort in southwest
Montana was conceived and built by the late
NBC newscaster, Chet Huntley. It first opened
for skiing in December 1973. In 1976, Boyne USA
Resorts purchasedthe resort and has
owned and managed it since then. |
Bits of
History Update:
How many drainage divides
are there in North America?
Triple Divide
peak. Follow the Continnental trail to Mexico from here. Visit More Montana for super
scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. |
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National Park Sites in Montana
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Park Name Origin:
Some of the most interesting history of Glacier National Park is connected with the
origin of its place names. BLACKFOOT GLACIER (Mountain) History — This glacier was
discovered and named for the Blackfeet Indians by George Bird Grinnell on a trip to the
head of the St. Mary Valley in 1891. This glacier was called "Old Man Ice," by
the Kootenai Indians, Red Eagle Glacier was "Old Woman Ice," Sperry Glacier was
"Son Ice," and Pumpelly Glacier was "Daughter Ice."
State and National Park Fun Facts:
Montana sports the upper portion of the magnificent Rocky Mountians. Many Montana state parks have a significant cultural experience
relating to the history of American Indians, mining, early–day settlement, or the
journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Come discover for yourself the stories about
Montana’s colorful history.
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