Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

A Walk Through Time

Enjoy a historical walking tour and unravel the unique history of the Lake McDonald Lodge and surrounding area.

Lake McDonald Lodge lakeside entrance, Lake McDonald Valley

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Many Glacier Campground Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. All park visitors welcome.Limited parking space available.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater, Many Glacier Valley

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Iceberg Lake Hike

Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs linger much of the summer.Strenuous 10-mile (16 km) hike gains 1,200 feet.Bring water, lunch, snacks, and clothing/supplies for all possible weather and conditions.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Aster Falls Hike

Stroll along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake through a series of diverse water dependent plant and animal communities. Explore a series of beaver ponds where moose are often seen. Enjoy Aster Falls, a small, yet gloriously cool, cascading waterfall, before returnin......More

Stroll along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake through a series of diverse water dependent plant and animal communities. Explore a series of beaver ponds where moose are often seen. Enjoy Aster Falls, a small, yet gloriously cool, cascading waterfall, before returning to the trailhead. Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, 2 hours, easy 2.6-mile (4.2 km) hike.

Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, Two Medicine Valley

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Rainbow Falls Hike

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike.......More

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike. Board the 10 am cruise from Waterton and make arrangements with the boat company to return on the 2:25 pm boat. Boat tickets are only available in person at the ticket office (www.watertoncruise.com). Easy, 2-mile (3.2 km) hike.Participants must complete the digital U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ROAM application to participate in this hike. We recommend downloading the CBP ROAM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and completing the registration process in advance. The process requires the ability to receive a phone call or video chat on your mobile device and may take some time to complete. You cannot initiate this process until you are in Canada, but please do not wait until right before your cruise departs. Visitors are required to have an approved entrance notification prior to starting the hike at Goat Haunt. Hikers should also carry a valid passport.

Meet at Goat Haunt Ranger Station, Goat Haunt, United States

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Trees Along the Trail

Meander along an easy trail to discover the trees in the park and the stories they tell. Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, 1 hour, easy 1-mile (3.2 km) walk. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Rising Sun Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the N......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy.  All park visitors welcome. Limited parking space available.  

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Iceberg Lake Hike

Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs linger much of the summer.Strenuous 10-mile (16 km) hike gains 1,200 feet.Bring water, lunch, snacks, and clothing/supplies for all possible weather and conditions.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Rainbow Falls Hike

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike.......More

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike. Board the 10 am cruise from Waterton and make arrangements with the boat company to return on the 2:25 pm boat. Boat tickets are only available in person at the ticket office (www.watertoncruise.com). Easy, 2-mile (3.2 km) hike.Participants must complete the digital U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ROAM application to participate in this hike. We recommend downloading the CBP ROAM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and completing the registration process in advance. The process requires the ability to receive a phone call or video chat on your mobile device and may take some time to complete. You cannot initiate this process until you are in Canada, but please do not wait until right before your cruise departs. Visitors are required to have an approved entrance notification prior to starting the hike at Goat Haunt. Hikers should also carry a valid passport.

Meet at Goat Haunt Ranger Station, Goat Haunt, United States

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Native America Speaks - Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. All park visitors welcome.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level), Many Glacier Valley

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (Apgar)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. Program is outside in the parking lot near the astronomy trailer.

Creekside Stroll

Enjoy a casual stroll through diverse habitats along beautiful lower McDonald Creek. Easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk. 

Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Redrock Falls Hike

Visit two lakes and a waterfall as we watch for signs of wildlife and discover some of the secrets of the Swiftcurrent Valley.Moderate 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hike.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Apgar Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. All park visitors welcome.Limited parking space available. 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (Apgar)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. Program is outside in the parking lot near the astronomy trailer.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Iceberg Lake Hike

Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs linger much of the summer.Strenuous 10-mile (16 km) hike gains 1,200 feet.Bring water, lunch, snacks, and clothing/supplies for all possible weather and conditions.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Glacier Park Lodge Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. This event takes place at the Glacier Park Lodge, located across from the Amtrak Station in East Glacier Park, on MT 49. 

Glacier Park Lodge Lobby, located across from the Amtrak Station in East Glacier Park, on MT 49.

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (Apgar)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. Program is outside in the parking lot near the astronomy trailer.

Creekside Stroll

Enjoy a casual stroll through diverse habitats along beautiful lower McDonald Creek. Easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk. 

Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Redrock Falls Hike

Visit two lakes and a waterfall as we watch for signs of wildlife and discover some of the secrets of the Swiftcurrent Valley.Moderate 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hike.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Rockwell Falls Hike

Immerse yourself in old growth forests, flower-filled meadows, and avalanche chutes on your journey to the soothing sounds of Rockwell Falls. Linger in the cool mist of the falls before returning to the trailhead. Moderate 7-mile (11.2 km) hike.

Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, Two Medicine Valley

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

A Walk Through Time

Enjoy a historical walking tour and unravel the unique history of the Lake McDonald Lodge and surrounding area.

Lake McDonald Lodge lakeside entrance, Lake McDonald Valley

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - St. Mary Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the N......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy.  All park visitors welcome.  

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Half the Park Happens After Dark (Apgar)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. Program is outside in the parking lot near the astronomy trailer.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Redrock Falls Hike

Visit two lakes and a waterfall as we watch for signs of wildlife and discover some of the secrets of the Swiftcurrent Valley.Moderate 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hike.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Aster Park Hike

Delight in the marvel of bear and moose habitat as you make your way to Aster Falls. This moderate hike is topped off with a steep 670-foot ascent to Aster Park Overlook where you can enjoy lunch and take in the views of Two Medicine Valley. Moderate 4-mile (6.4 km) hik......More

Delight in the marvel of bear and moose habitat as you make your way to Aster Falls. This moderate hike is topped off with a steep 670-foot ascent to Aster Park Overlook where you can enjoy lunch and take in the views of Two Medicine Valley. Moderate 4-mile (6.4 km) hike.

Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, Two Medicine Valley

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Native America Speaks - Cultural Presentation

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Nati......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy.This event takes place at the Museum of the Plains Indian in the neighboring community of Browning, MT.

Summer Hours of Operation (June 1 to September 30, 2025): Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:45pm

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

Grizzly Gastronomy: The Feeding Habits of the Great Bear

Are you on a grizzly bear's menu? Join a U.S. National Park Service ranger to find out as we discover how Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park's grizzlies are uniquely adapted to eat their regional cuisine. "Drop-in" between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, CA

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Trees Along the Trail

Meander along an easy trail to discover the trees in the park and the stories they tell. Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, 1 hour, easy 1-mile (3.2 km) walk. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Chewing Black Bones Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. This event takes place at the Chewing Blackbones Campground, located along the shores of Lower St. Mary Lake, 6.2 miles north of St. Mary, on Highway 89. 

Chewing Black Bones Campground 3719 Highway 89, Babb, MT 59411

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Creekside Stroll

Enjoy a casual stroll through diverse habitats along beautiful lower McDonald Creek. Easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk. 

Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Redrock Falls Hike

Visit two lakes and a waterfall as we watch for signs of wildlife and discover some of the secrets of the Swiftcurrent Valley.Moderate 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hike.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

International Peace Park Hike

Hike with both U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada staff on this exploration of the world's first International Peace Park. Hike across the international boundary from Waterton to Goat Haunt and return to Waterton on the 5:25 pm boat. Each hike includes a boat t......More

Hike with both U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada staff on this exploration of the world's first International Peace Park. Hike across the international boundary from Waterton to Goat Haunt and return to Waterton on the 5:25 pm boat. Each hike includes a boat trip fee and requires a passport and other documentation to cross the border between the United States and Canada. Moderate, 9-mile (14.4 km) hike.Please review the following information to attend this program:A one-way boat ticket must be purchased from Waterton Shoreline Cruises at the Waterton Marina for the 5:25 pm sailing from Goat Haunt to Waterton prior to starting the hike. More information on the purchase of a ticket can be found on the Waterton Shoreline Cruises website: www.watertoncruise.com.Participants must complete the digital U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ROAM application to cross the international border on this hike. We recommend downloading the CBP ROAM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and completing the registration process in advance. The process requires the ability to receive a phone call or video chat on your mobile device and may take some time to complete. You cannot initiate this process until you are in Canada, but please do not wait until right before the hike. Visitors are required to have an approved entrance notification prior to starting the hike. Hikers should also carry a valid passport.US citizens must have a US passport or enhanced driver's license.Canadian citizens must have a Canadian passport or enhanced driver's license.Citizens from other countries must have a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W (white or green card posted in your passport when you enter the USA at a Class A Port of Entry).This is a moderately difficult all-day hike with several steep uphill sections.Hazards include roots, rocks, small stream crossings, and thick brush.At the end of the hike, you must cross a suspension bridge approximately 12 feet above the water. Hikers who are afraid of water or heights should be aware of this. Sturdy boots, long pants, rain gear, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. Bring two liters of water per person, lunch, and snacks to last you all day.You may wish to park your vehicle at the Marina so that you don't have to walk back to the trailhead to retrieve it at the end of the day. 

Meet at Bertha Lake Trailhead in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada

Rockwell Falls Hike

Immerse yourself in old growth forests, flower-filled meadows, and avalanche chutes on your journey to the soothing sounds of Rockwell Falls. Linger in the cool mist of the falls before returning to the trailhead. Moderate 7-mile (11.2 km) hike.

Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, Two Medicine Valley

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

A Walk Through Time

Enjoy a historical walking tour and unravel the unique history of the Lake McDonald Lodge and surrounding area.

Lake McDonald Lodge lakeside entrance, Lake McDonald Valley

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Many Glacier Campground Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. All park visitors welcome.Limited parking space available.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater, Many Glacier Valley

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Logan Pass Star Party

Join Park Rangers, volunteer astronomers, and members of the Big Sky Astronomy Club to take advantage of Glacier's unusually dark skies at Logan Pass to gaze through telescopes and explore the depths of the universe!Please only purchase a ticket if you are planning on a......More

Join Park Rangers, volunteer astronomers, and members of the Big Sky Astronomy Club to take advantage of Glacier's unusually dark skies at Logan Pass to gaze through telescopes and explore the depths of the universe!Please only purchase a ticket if you are planning on attending, as tickets are limited. This event is weather dependent. In case of inclement weather, a decision to cancel the event will be made by 2 pm the day of the event.Additional details will be provided with ticket purchase.

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Iceberg Lake Hike

Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs linger much of the summer.Strenuous 10-mile (16 km) hike gains 1,200 feet.Bring water, lunch, snacks, and clothing/supplies for all possible weather and conditions.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Aster Falls Hike

Stroll along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake through a series of diverse water dependent plant and animal communities. Explore a series of beaver ponds where moose are often seen. Enjoy Aster Falls, a small, yet gloriously cool, cascading waterfall, before returnin......More

Stroll along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake through a series of diverse water dependent plant and animal communities. Explore a series of beaver ponds where moose are often seen. Enjoy Aster Falls, a small, yet gloriously cool, cascading waterfall, before returning to the trailhead. Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, 2 hours, easy 2.6-mile (4.2 km) hike.

Meet at the Two Medicine Campstore, Two Medicine Valley

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Rainbow Falls Hike

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike.......More

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike. Board the 10 am cruise from Waterton and make arrangements with the boat company to return on the 2:25 pm boat. Boat tickets are only available in person at the ticket office (www.watertoncruise.com). Easy, 2-mile (3.2 km) hike.Participants must complete the digital U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ROAM application to participate in this hike. We recommend downloading the CBP ROAM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and completing the registration process in advance. The process requires the ability to receive a phone call or video chat on your mobile device and may take some time to complete. You cannot initiate this process until you are in Canada, but please do not wait until right before your cruise departs. Visitors are required to have an approved entrance notification prior to starting the hike at Goat Haunt. Hikers should also carry a valid passport.

Meet at Goat Haunt Ranger Station, Goat Haunt, United States

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Trees Along the Trail

Meander along an easy trail to discover the trees in the park and the stories they tell. Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, 1 hour, easy 1-mile (3.2 km) walk. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

Native America Speaks - Rising Sun Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the N......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.   This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy.  All park visitors welcome. Limited parking space available.  

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Half the Park Happens After Dark (St. Mary)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the lower parking lot at the St. Mary Visitor Center. Program is outside near the Dusty Star Observatory.

Rocky Point Ramble

Enjoy scenic vistas and a diverse landscape as you hike along an ever-changing trail to the shores of Lake McDonald. Moderate 2.25 mile (3.6 km) hike.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead (0.25 mile north of Fish Creek Campground kiosk on the Inside North Fork Road), Lake McDonald Valley

Iceberg Lake Hike

Discover the treasures of Glacier’s interior on this vista-filled hike to a unique cirque where icebergs linger much of the summer.Strenuous 10-mile (16 km) hike gains 1,200 feet.Bring water, lunch, snacks, and clothing/supplies for all possible weather and conditions.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Rainbow Falls Hike

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike.......More

Discover why Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is one of the most unique areas in all of North America as you traipse through towering trees and traverse alongside Waterton River. Bring a snack to eat above the cascading water of Rainbow Falls on this easy hike. Board the 10 am cruise from Waterton and make arrangements with the boat company to return on the 2:25 pm boat. Boat tickets are only available in person at the ticket office (www.watertoncruise.com). Easy, 2-mile (3.2 km) hike.Participants must complete the digital U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ROAM application to participate in this hike. We recommend downloading the CBP ROAM app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and completing the registration process in advance. The process requires the ability to receive a phone call or video chat on your mobile device and may take some time to complete. You cannot initiate this process until you are in Canada, but please do not wait until right before your cruise departs. Visitors are required to have an approved entrance notification prior to starting the hike at Goat Haunt. Hikers should also carry a valid passport.

Meet at Goat Haunt Ranger Station, Goat Haunt, United States

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel

Apgar Campground Evening Talk

Explore Glacier's natural and cultural history along the shore of Lake McDonald. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.Monday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more informat......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wednesday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listing for more information). 

St. Mary Campground Amphitheater, Loop C, St. Mary Valley

Many Glacier Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. Friday evenings are Native America Speaks programs at Many Glacier Campground. All are welcome.

Many Glacier Campground Amphitheater at the far southwest corner of Swiftcurrent parking area

Rising Sun Campground Evening Talk

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate li......More

Experience a national park tradition by joining a ranger for an engaging look at the natural and cultural history of the park. Check locally for specific topics. All are wellcome. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday nights are Native America Speaks programs (see separate listings for more information). 

Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater, St. Mary Valley.

Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Discover the many wonders of Glacier National Park in this slide-illustrated ranger presentation. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome.Sunday programs are Native America Speaks presentations.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level)

Native America Speaks - Many Glacier Hotel Evening Program

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the Na......More

Members of the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes share personal knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program.  This program began in 1982 and is the longest running Indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks is made possible by donations to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. All park visitors welcome.

Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room (Lake Level), Many Glacier Valley

Fish Creek Campground Evening Program

Sit back, relax, and uncover the diversity of Glacier National Park. Check locally for specific topics. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater

Half the Park Happens After Dark (Apgar)

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a gene......More

Join our astronomers for a tour of the night sky and telescope viewing, all while learning why protecting dark skies is so important. Offered on clear nights only. Bring a chair and dress warmly. Wheelchair accessible. Astronomy programs are made possible through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Park in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. Program is outside in the parking lot near the astronomy trailer.

Creekside Stroll

Enjoy a casual stroll through diverse habitats along beautiful lower McDonald Creek. Easy 2-mile (3.2 km) walk. 

Meet at the Apgar Visitor Center flagpole, Lake McDonald Valley

Redrock Falls Hike

Visit two lakes and a waterfall as we watch for signs of wildlife and discover some of the secrets of the Swiftcurrent Valley.Moderate 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hike.

Meet in front of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

Wildlife Encounters Talk

Bear? Mountain lion? Learn how to enjoy the park safely. Includes a bear spray demonstration. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Visitor Center Plaza, Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Falls Boat Tour and Hike

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Fall......More

Cruise St. Mary Lake with a ranger as they share stories of how the park has changed over the years. When the boat docks at Baring Falls, get an in-depth experience of majestic mountains and the rebirth of life after a fire on the 3-mile round-trip hike to St. Mary Falls with the ranger. After enjoying the falls, hike back to the boat for a relaxing ride back to the Rising Sun boat dock.  

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Meet Many Glacier Walk

Get an overview of what makes Many Glacier special from part of the Swiftcurrent Lake Loop Trail – a gently graded hardened trail surface.Easy 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk

Meet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake behind the Many Glacier Hotel

Amazing Animals Talk

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley

St. Mary Lake Boat Tour

Cruise St. Mary Lake and be inspired by the towering peaks and glacial landscape as a ranger shares stories of how the park has changed over the years.   

Meet at the Rising Sun Boat Dock, St. Mary Valley.

Lake McDonald Boat Tour

Cruise Lake McDonald with a ranger and enjoy a sampling of Glacier's stories. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same day tickets are available on a walk-up basis. Wheelchair accessible. 

Meet at the Lake McDonald Boat Dock, Lake McDonald Valley

Historic Hotel Walking Tour

Why is there a Swiss-style hotel decorated with Japanese light fixtures in the middle of an American National Park? Join us to learn about the history, traditions, and rehabilitation of the Many Glacier Hotel.Some walking with stairs

Meet in the lobby of the Many Glacier Hotel