Thank you for submitting your stories! December 3, 2009 Stories Galore! Who would of thought that 115 minds could compile and publish a group of riveting stories in 11 months? Well, the Glacier Centennial Program, along with 100 selected authors have launched a commemorative story book. The stories range from tales of adventures in Glacier's high peaks to recollections of growing up on Lake McDonald. There are Ranger Tales and stories recalling Hootenannys. And pictures-- Oh, the pictures tell stories all by themselves. Glacier's Centennial Program is pleased to share this project and product with the world. We are leaving a legacy for Glacier National Park through these stories-- and we hope that you will continue to share your stories with your friends, family, and neighbors. You can find A View Inside Glacier National Park at the Glacier Association, one of our cooperating park partners. Enjoy! November 23, 2009 As you know, our commemorative story book is on schedule for a December 1st release through the Glacier Association. I thought it might be interesting to share some insights of how this book came to be and share some photos from our press check. It's powerful to watch a project of this magnitude come together.
We had an inspiring response from people located all over the world!
And...it's here! What a project. We know that once you have this book in your hands - you, too, will be inspired to share your Glacier adventures with others.
100 Years, 100 Stories: A View Inside Glacier National Park
It all started with a conversation in the carpool to work from Whitefish. We often share stories of our weekend adventures on Monday mornings. We share, we laugh, and recollect old times. I thought to myself, gosh- what a neat idea this would be for the centennial.
Well, the project launched in December 2008 with a call for stories, poems, and photos. Over a four month window we received over 200 stories from individuals located all over the country and from several other countries.
Through the Centennial Program, we pulled together a selection committee and a 'light-editing' committee. These folks read as the stories streamed in, keeping in mind the guidelines for submitting a story, our mission: Celebrate the rich history of preservation, Inspire personal connections and partnerships, and Engage future stewards.
We selected 100 stories that captured 'A View Inside Glacier National Park.' First time visitors or visitor experiences was the most popular recurring theme. We have stories from land owners and people who grew up beneath these peaks. We selected stories from employees who work here year round and stories from seasonals. And we chose stories that aspired to make a toast to the park's 100th birthday-- all the while helping us move into the second century of Glacier.
Step 4 was to design the layout and cover. Glacier National Park Interpretive Specialist Bill Hayden assisted greatly in this task. We moved files around, saved them centrally, and worked on three separate computers. We hung proofs on the walls of headquarters, we changed colors and leading, and we mounted quotes on a historic backdrop (among a million other things!!!)
The final stretch was working with the printers. Signing off on proofs and learning about the production: matte vs. gloss, 50 lb vs. 80 lb weight paper, stitched vs. perfect binding.
We are anxious to share the book with everyone! We hope you can join the Glacier Association and Glacier National Park at the unveiling reception on December 12, 2009 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at their new office in Columbia Falls, 402 9th Street West.
Enjoy!
Kass Hardy
Centennial Coordinator
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100 Years, 100 Stories
Share a story for our commorative book! The Centennial Program has made a request for Glacier National Park stories. The stories will be reviewed by a team of individuals and selected stories will be published in a commemorative book. The book will be a centennial retail item.
Stories can range from a short haiku to 2000 words.
Due: March 1, 2009