Centennial celebration 1910-2010
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Our latest Centennial eNews!
Highlights include:
- Upcoming Activities:
February 22, 2010: Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker Series featuring Joyce Lapp at Central Museum in Kalispell
February 27, 2010: Winter Moonlit Ski in Apgar Village
March 18, 2010: Centennial Film Festival-- A River Wild at Signature Theaters in Kalispell
March 19, 2010: 100 Years, 100 Straight Days in Glacier-- Photography Exhibit Reception with Chris Peterson at Discovery Square in Columbia Falls
March 22, 2010: Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker Series featuring John Fraley at Central Museum in Kalispell
March 25, 2010: Columbia Falls High School Centennial Art Reception at Discovery Square in Columbia Falls
- Two Centennial Literary Contests: University of Montana Literary Journal-- Camas and the Belton Chalet Centennial Poetry Contest
- Photos capturing recent centennial activities
Enjoy!
January 27, 2010
Ranger Bill Schustrom on 100 Years of Wilderness
As a part of the annual Glacier National Park Associates winter speaker series, Ranger Naturalist Bill Schustrom kicked off the event with a program on 100 Years of Wilderness in Glacier.
The program commenced with a discussion on what 'Wilderness' means to us-- means to you, means to me. Words such as quiet, untouched, and solitude were suggested from the crowd of 60 attendees. Bill suggested untrammeled. Land that is fairly untrammeled, he said. This word comes directly from the 1964 Wilderness Act, "...an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man..." Section 2(c).
The evening continued with how humans have learned to appreciate our wild landscapes-- as the land is a part of our heritage and the responsibility for those of us today to pass on these lands to future generations to appreciate as our ancestors have done for us.
Bill, a 50 year veteran of Glacier National Park, ended the program with a quote from John Muir, encouraging the audience to really think about Muir's words: "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn."
As we move into the second century of preserving places like Glacier National Park, it is imperative to recognize our responsibility as citizens and care takers of these invaluable landscapes.
Join the Glacier National Park Associates for the next lecture on February 22, 7 PM at the Central Museum in Kalispell. Ranger Joyce Lapp will be presenting a program on botany in the park.
Children's Centennial Art- Postcard Contest Winners!
Officials at Glacier National Park and the Glacier Association are pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 postcard contest. In recognition of the quality of the submissions, which made the selection process very difficult, the judges included an "Honorable Mention" category. Winning entries will be showcased as a Centennial postcard to be given to park visitors when they make purchases throughout the park’s Centennial at Glacier Association sales outlets in the park.
1st- 2nd Grade Category
3rd - 5th Grade Category 6th - 8th Grade Category 9th -12th Grade Category Both Glacier National Park and the Glacier Association staff express their appreciation for each student who took the time to show what Glacier means to them. Next year’s contest is expected to be announced in October 2010.
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January 4, 2010
Happy Centennial Year!
On December 31, 2009, the Belton Chalet brought in the new year, as well as the centennial of the Belton and of Glacier National Park. The historic chalet was the first of many chalets built by the Great Northern Railway. The Belton was completed in 1910 and opened to the public a mere two months after the park was designated.
The New Year's Eve evening began with a grand welcome by the Chalet's staff in unique attire. Dressed to the nines in their historic 'swiss-like' uniforms, guests were catered to with a luggage valet. Once arriving to your room, guests found champagne flutes with a bottle of bubbly awaiting. The evening's schedule was crafted as the following:
Dinner marked with guest specific reservation time- in the Chalet Dining Room.
6:00 pm-8:30 pm: Hors d'oeuvres in the Terrace Room
6:30 pm-9:30 pm: String Crossings in the Terrace Room
8:30 pm-10:30 pm: Old Time Photos in the Lobby
9:00 pm-10:30 pm: Dessert in the Terrace Room
9:30 pm-12:30 pm: Old Slouch Hat (band) in the Terrace Room
12:00 am: Champagne Toast in unique Centennial Flutes
New Year's Day Breakfast in the Chalet Dining Room
The evening proved to be memorable for all attendees. From top hats to historic hiking packs the guests followed suit in dressing the part. A delicious dinner in the Chalet Dining Room followed the String Crossings band in the Terrace Room. A traditional wave to the train that passed the Belton near 8 pm was something that everyone ran to the porch for-- and no one could hold back dancing once the Old Slouch Hat band began strumming their strings. The night concluded with a clinking of commemorative centennial flutes as a toast to 100 years of the Belton Chalet and Glacier National Park.
Check out the pictures from this centennial commemorative kick-off event!
December 18, 2009
The Land of Many Stories
NPS Photo by David Restivo
On November 5, 2009, the Land of Many Stories, a Glacier Centennial exhibit, was unveiled at the Montana Historical Society Museum in Helena. One of the elements of the exhibit will be a virtual tour-- to increase the accessibility of seeing the exhibit during it's installation.
I recently had the chance to interview a colleague, David Restivo, who is developing the virtual tour...and here are a few words that he offered to share.
Q: What was the most captivating part of the exhibit?
David: The diversity of tangible artifacts and the time periods that they represented. It goes from the 19-teens to today. It was really neat to contrast the ornate Great Northern Railway china cup to the USGS hidden video of grizzly bears. I really like how the exhibit gives you a relevant digital representation of the history that we are making everyday, today. It helped me connect with an exhibit that really could have been all about Glacier 100 years ago.
Q: What was your favorite part of the exhibit?
David: There are many pieces that are featured in the exhibit that come from private individuals. For instance, Bill Lungren has shared a lunch box that would have been used by horse outfitters in the early days. It was smaller than a shoebox. Visitors would have been given this boxed lunch that included a paper cup a vile of cream- and instructions, reading: (paraphrased) per park regulations the outfitter will prepare this for you and will burn it for you.
Q: What's your role in this project:
David: I'm tasked with developing a virtual exhibit of the Land of Many Stories to help make the exhibit accessible to more people. Our hope is to have it complete by the end of February.
Deirde Shaw, GNP Park Archivist and Jennifer Bottomly-O'Looney, MHS Archivist, are developing the content for the virtual exhibit. Not every artifact will be highlighted- but it will give people a taste of the exhibit. Video and still photography will be used. One of the objects is an old camera from the 30s- when you scroll over the camera you will see the actual photage that would have been taken from a camera similar to that.
Q: If you could sum up the exhibit in one word, what would it be?
David: Impressive. It is so fascinating to see over 100 years of history- captured in one location. It is an impressive representation of the park because it covers so much history.
There are a few sections that are dedicated to Native American Indian history. I really enjoyed reading about the tribes and seeing some of the artifacts that the park and the Montana Historical Society have, such as: moccasins, baby carriers, tools, and arrowheads. In addition, there are several beautiful pieces of art that complement this section.
Joe Cosley was another piece of history that I had always found fascinating. Joe was a rogue ranger in the Belly River and was known for his trapping abilities. He is also well known for carving his name into aspen trees. It was really cool to see one of the trees that was a part of his collection.
I was most amazed to see how prominent the Great Northern Railway was in the early days of the park. They made the park accessible for a lot of people-- it looked like a classy time and experience. In some ways it was sad to see pictures of the view from chalet dining rooms or balconies...I can just imagine standing on those balconies and what it would have been like to be looking over the wide sweeping valleys and glacier lakes.
Q: Is there anything else that you would like to share?
David: This exhibit is a rare and unique opportunity to see the collection of these objects in person- the fact the we don't have a museum in the park makes this huge for the park to see it all together. It made me want to see and learn more.
From a child's perspective- there are other permanent exhibits on display at the Montana Historical Museum that complement the Land of Many Stories really well.
The online exhibit will have audio capabilities, such as oral histories of long time residents and early settlers.
First time visitor should give 2 hours to this unique exhibit.
This exhibit was made possible due to the good partnership between the Montana Historical Society, Glacier National Park Fund, and Glacier National Park. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation is the lead sponsor.
For more photos of the exhibit, visit our Centennial Photo Gallery.
December 14, 2009
Centennial Gallery
What a week the Glacier Centennial Program had! Wow-- from the Glacier Association annual banquet on Tuesday to the Whitefish Glacier Centennial Christmas Stroll...to a perfect snowy Saturday with the kick-off reception of A View Inside Glacier National Park Book Reception! Books were given away after a history lesson from the attendees of the Glacier Association banquet...Hundreds attended the cold stroll...and 85 people braved the first big snow storm of the year to come to the Glacier Association and Glacier National Park Fund Offices in Columbia Falls for the book reception. 18 authors wandered in and signed books, cried with attendees, and reminisced about Glacier National Park. Check out our photos! Wow- the centennial is here! Please check out our latest Centennial eNews. Just a reminder-- each section of the eNewsletter includes a 'clickable link' for ease of finding more information for each highlight. Highlights for December:
A vintage red bus joined us for the Centennial Night of Lights in Columbia Falls Whitefish Christmas Stroll is December 11th A special open house book reception for A View Inside Glacier National Park on December 12th in Columbia Falls (this eNewsletter includes an excerpt from the book!) Celebrate the centennial with the Belton Chalet on New Years Eve! Enjoy- and have a safe and happy holiday season!
December 10, 2009
December eNews
December 5, 2009
Centennial Night of Lights-- PICTURES!
Columbia Falls had great success with their Glacier Centennial Night of Lights last night. Over 1000 people came out to enjoy the evening. A light snow fell throughout the night and Santa arrived in a historic red bus! More soon...Until then check out our pictures!
Enjoy!
December 4, 2009
Centennial Night of Lights
Come join us this evening in Columbia Falls for the Glacier Centennial Night of Lights. The evening will begin with a parade at 6:30 PM on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. Circa 1900 attire is a must-- and Park Rangers, among other Glacier themed floats, will stroll down the street. In addition to the parade, Santa Claus and several informational booths will be set up in Discovery Square for attendees to enjoy. The Glacier Association will be selling an array of Glacier Centennial Gifts (including our new 100 Years, 100 Stories: A View Inside Glacier National Park book).
This is a night not to be missed!
If you can't join in tonight, be sure to check out our pictures in the online centennial photo gallery!
On behalf of the Glacier Centennial Program, we would like to thank the town of Columbia Falls for their efforts in making this centennial event possible.
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!
The First 100 Years-- with Author Carol Guthrie
Please join us for a special reception with Author Carol Guthrie for her new book, The First 100 Years at the Montana House in Apgar Village from 2-5 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Carol Guthrie, a freelance writer who lives in the Ninemile Valley west of Missoula, Montana will give a presentation at 2 p.m. about the writing efforts that went into her latest book- Glacier National Park, The First 100 Years.
Personnel from the Glacier Association and from Glacier National Park will also be there to announce the newest book related to Glacier's Centennial, A View Inside Glacier National Park: 100 Years, 100 Stories.
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
November 15, 2009
November eNews
Check out our November newsletter!
Highlights for November and upcoming Highlights for December include:
- 100 Years, 100 Stories: A View Inside Glacier National Park will be ready December 1, 2009! A special reception is being hosted at the Glacier Association and Glacier National Park Fund Office in Columbia Falls on December 12, 2009 from 11 am- 3 pm.
- Columbia Falls is hosting a Glacier Centennial Night of Lights-- 1910 style on December 4, 2009.
- Whitefish is hosting a Glacier Centennial Christmas Stroll on December 11, 2009.
- Columbia Falls is hosting a Glacier Centennial Night of Lights-- 1910 style on December 4, 2009.
- The Belton Chalet will kick off the New Years on December 31, 2009 with a Belton Centennial evening-- including circa 1900 music, food, and flare!
- Several centennial partners have launched eStores with centennial commemorative products!
As a reminder-- details for all of the activities can be found on the Glacier Centennial calendar. In addition, there are CLICKABLE LINKS throughout the eNewsletter!
We hope to see many of you at upcoming activities!
October 14, 2009
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September 25, 2009
Glacier National Park Invites Students to Celebrate, Inspire, and Engage Through Art for a Postcard Contest
Glacier National Park’s Education Program and the Glacier Association are again sponsoring a postcard contest for K-12 students. As Glacier approaches its 100th anniverary, the focus for this year’s contest relates to the Centennial themes of "Celebrate, Inspire, and Engage." In particular, to "engagement" as the next 100 years of Glacier’s future depends on the participation of today’s youth in helping to protect and preserve park resources.
The purpose of the poscard contest is to promote learning and stewardship of Glacier National Park through the creation of messages from local students to future Glacier National Park visitors. First place winning entries in each category will be made into postcards to be given to the visiting public at Glacier Association bookstores throughout the park.
Winners will be announced by the end of November. The first place winning entry in each category will receive a Glacier Association gift certificate for $25 and be made into a free postcard to be handed out at Association sales areas. The second place winner will receive a $15 gift certificate. Third place and honorable mention entries in each category will receive a book from the Association.
The Glacier Association is a non-profit cooperating association of the National Park Service. Glacier Association helps to support Glacier National Park’s educational, interpretive, cultural and scientific program needs.
For complete details, see: The 2009 postcard contest.
Photo by Randy Jacobs
September 23, 2009
Setting the Stage- Describing the Crown Region
It was another successful evening for the Flathead Valley Community College, the hosts of the second Centennial Crown of the Continent Lecture Series. Presented by Geography Department Chairman Dr. Jim Byrne of the University of Lethbridge, Byrne was tasked with establishing the broader geographical elements that help define the Crown of the Continent.
His canadian spontaneity brought many laughs to the room as he quickly moved into a serious notion regarding the Crown of the Continent's responsibility in being the headwaters for most of our continent's watershed. Through graphs and images, Jim illustrated how the region's water moves west via the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, south via the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico, and north via the St. Mary River to Hudson Bay. Byrne explained that the St. Mary drainage is extraordinarily vital to Alberta's agriculture economy, as many of the other drainages have dried up or are not available throughout the growing season.
He concluded his perspective of the Crown with a case study focusing on Lake Winnipeg. He and his students at the University of Lethbridge are developing a feature film on the pollution pouring into our vast bodies of water.
Join us for the next centennial lecture:
This lecture will focus on the unique collision of four major climatic zones, the characteristics and diversity of flora and fauna in the Crown of the Continent, and what distinguishes the Crown of the Continent from neighboring and global ecosystems.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Servheen
For more information:
(406)-756-3832
comedu@fvcc.edu
www.fvcc.edu
September 16, 2009 Highlights for this month include: Please be sure to check out the NEW centennial calendar! Fall is certainly in the air in Glacier National Park-- the leaves are beginning to turn their beautiful hues of gold! First, for those of you who had the chance to attend the picnic in the park this weekend, thanks for joining us! If you couldn't make it, we reached out to over 600 people throughout the day. We had genuine picnickers with blankets and baskets, children playing frisbee and learning about Leave No Trace principles, hours of Glacier National Park music, bright sunshine, and dancing mountain goats! The cake was delicious and was gone within the first few hours at Lake McDonald Lodge-- we had a mere 12 pieces left at Glacier Park Lodge. The calendar was a huge hit and we are looking forward to the upcoming activities and projects. Our Picnic in the Park Photo Album (double click on the album for a slide show) August 14, 2009 August 1, 2009 As a kick-off to Glacier National Park’s 100th anniversary commemoration, we are offering a free-admission day to the park with picnics on both the East and West sides. Come and enjoy the park as families have for 100 years.
First Peoples, Two Countries, Three Voices
Flathead Valley Community College in partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) kicked off their Crown of the Continent Centennial Lecture Series last night.
The evening consisted of a conversation with leaders of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Salish-Pend Oreille, and the Kootenai/Ktnuxa nations. Speakers included Herman Many Guns from the Piikani Blackfoot Tribes, Tony Incashola from the Salish Tribes, and Vernon Finley from the Kootenai Tribes.
Herman Many Guns commenced the conversation with a traditional prayer, a perfect opening to what followed. The dialogue spanned a great deal of wisdom and story telling. Values of each culture were shared- such as that of Vernan Finely's grandmother's teaching of the importance of using our five senses to Tony Incashola's comments on remembering where we all come from.
It was acknowledged by each of the tribes that this was an ideal space for such a series-- the location is known as the Village Center to the Kootenai peoples. It happens to be the center of the Crown of the Continent National Geographic Geotourism Map, as well-- coincidence?
The lecture ended with wise words encouraging all people to work together to protect these resources and the special culture that exists here in the Crown of the Continent. Each tribal member expressed their gratitude for their invitation to the table. Vernon regarded that it is not of their interest that such an event exists-- instead it is the interest of each of the audience members that the conversation has taken place, suggesting that it is up to us to continue the discussion.
Join us on Monday for the second lecture:
Speaker: Dr. Jim Byrne
Flathead Valley Community College Continuing Education Center
August 24, 2009
Centennial Picnic was a Success!
Please be sure to check out the new centennial calendar on the website!
August eNews
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Highlights:
Kickin' off the Centennial!
Learn more about the Picnic in the Park!
July 15, 2009 We proudly share our latest eNewsletter with you: July 2009! Highlights for this month and upcoming months: Catch the 'Centennial Preview' at the Montana House this weekend: July 18, 2009 at 5 PM-- come join us to hear some sneak previews! Centennial Kick-Off, Picnic in the Park: We hope you join us (gate-free day!) on August 23, 2009 at Lake McDonald Lodge or Glacier Park Lodge for our Centennial kick-off from 11AM-4 PM. At this 'Picnic in the Park' we will be unveiling our calendar of activities, including educational programs, commemorative events, official licensed products, and legacy projects! Light music and activities will be available for people to listen to and to partake in. Glacier Park, Inc will have picnic style lunches for sale and birthday cake will be available for free! The Official Centennial Art has arrived at its second location on its state-wide tour: Glacier National Park Fund and Glacier Association Offices in Columbia Falls! Sign up for the monthly eNewsletter!
July eNews
July 14, 2009
The National Folk Festival
The National Folk Festival, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious celebrations of the arts, has taken up residence in Butte, Montana until 2010. This year, it was predicted that twice as many people would attend as last year. And gosh, was that prediction right! Over 100,000 people attended this national festival and nearly 5,000 of them stopped by our Glacier National Park Centennial booth! Most visitors were on their way from Yellowstone, stopping for some culture in Butte, and heading north to Glacier!
July 13, 2009
Another Centennial Preview
Join us on July 18th at the Montana House in Apgar Village at 5 PM to learn about the Centennial Program! We will be sharing an overview of what is lined up for the anniversary year-long celebration-- including what educational programs, commemorative events, and legacy projects we are working on!
Centennial Preview
Join us tomorrow in the Glacier National Park Community Building in West Glacier at noon to learn about the Centennial Program! We will be sharing an overview of what is lined up for the anniversary year-long celebration-- including what educational programs, commemorative events, and legacy projects we are working on!
The Community Building is located near park headquarters past the entrance sign, not park gate. Take your first right after the bridge and follow the signs for the Community building.
June 10, 2009 The trophies are awarded to the best books in several categories and are presented to the publishers during a gala awards ceremony on the last evening of the Publishing University (just before the opening of Book Expo America)."
The First 100 Years Receives Award
Congratulations to Carol Guthrie and The First 100 Years book! The First 100 Years is a book that was compiled to commemorate Glacier National Park's centennial. The book recently received the Benjamin Franklin Award by the Independent Book Publishers Association.
"Named in honor of America's most cherished publisher/printer, the Benjamin Franklin Awards™ recognizes excellence in independent publishing. Publications, grouped by genre are judged on editorial and design merit by top practitioners in each field.
June 1, 2009
The First Glacier Centennial Green City
Chuck Stearns (Whitefish City Manager), Kass Hardy (Centennial Coordinator), and Michelle Tafoya (Clean Air and Climate Coordinator, NPCA)
The National Parks Conservation Association and the Glacier Centennial Program proudly presented a plaque to the City of Whitefish, our first city to commit to implementing sustainable practices in city operations on behalf of the Glacier Centennial Green Business Program.
What has the City of Whitefish done to be a 'Green City'? The City of Whitefish has committed to energy conservation efforts such as: purchasing energy star appliances, putting a dark skies ordinance into practice, and unplugging or turning off unnecessary appliances when not in use. They have committed to solid waste reduction through recycling cardboard, alumninum, paper, plastics, tin, wood waste, and other products-- and more importantly, where appropriate they implemented a reuse program to decrease the production of waste. In addition, the City of Whitefish has invested in a highly efficient vehicle and they have supported their employees in organizing a work carpool, biking or walking to work. Finally, they have stopped purchasing water in plastic bottles and have supported the program 'Take Back the Tap'.
We commend the City of Whitefish!
The wooden plaque in the photo above is sustainably harvested burch wood from Columbia Falls. The plaque was made by Splinters, a Glacier Centennial Green Business.
Learn about the Glacier Centennial Green Business Program!
The Art of Preservation:
Official Centennial Art of Glacier National Park
This past weekend, the Glacier Centennial Program unveiled the Official Centennial Art at Glacier National Park's four park partner's annual Spring for Glacier Gala. Over 200 people were there for the viewing-- and we are now ready to showcase it to the rest of the world!
The Art of Preservation will tour the state of Montana throughout the next year. The schedule is the following:
June 15-July 3, 2009
Fischworks, Whitefish
July 8-August 25, 2009
Glacier National Park Fund & Glacier Association, Columbia Falls
September 3-30, 2009
Village of Bigfork, Bigfork
October 5-27, 2009
The History Museum, Great Falls
November 5, 2009-January 2, 2010
Montana Historical Society Museum, Helena
January 14-February 24, 2010
The Natural History Museum, Missoula
March 4-May 15, 2010
Hockaday, Kalispell
May 21, 2010
Spring for Glacier
(Official Centennial Art is auctioned)
We hope the selected art inspires and engages you in the Centennial Celebration of Glacier National Park today and for years to come. Consider this an introduction into the legacy of preserving Glacier National Park for the next 100 years.
Check out the art!
May 18, 2009
See the Art First!
As part of the Glacier National Park Centennial celebration, the centennial committee hosted a juried art competition to continue the tradition of preserving our heritage for the future through art. On May 22, 2009, the official centennial art will make its grand debut at Spring for Glacier. Several artists will be in attendance to accompany the unveiling. ‘Saddle up for the Centennial’ is this year’s theme.
Spring for Glacier is an annual gala hosted by Glacier National Park’s four park partners: Glacier National Park Fund, Glacier Association, Glacier Institute, and Glacier National Park Associates.
For more information about Spring for Glacier, please visit the Glacier National Park Fund website: www.glaciernationalparkfund.org
May 11, 2009
Happy 99th, Glacier Park!
That's right, 99 years ago today Glacier National Park was signed into law as the tenth national park by President Taft. Just a year from now we will be commemorating Glacier's 100th Anniversary.
Highlights from our latest eNews:
- 99th Kick-off event: August 23, 2009-- 'Picnic in the Park'. Stay tuned for more details.
- The Official Centennial Art will be making its grand debut at Spring for Glacier on May 22, 2009 at Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium. From there, the show, The Art of Preservation: Official Centennial Art of Glacier National Park will go on a year long tour throughout the state of Montana. The work will be auctioned off on May 21, 2010 at the centennial Spring for Glacier.
- The announcement of the seven legacy projects: increase accessible trails, building a watchable wildlife platform, preserve Heavens Peak Lookout, upgrade Logan Pass exterior exhibits, develop a 'People in Glacier' education program, restore dark skies, and continue the Citizen Science program
Enjoy our latest eNews.
Legacy Projects Announced
In order for the Centennial Program to succeed in leaving a legacy, we decided early on that we wanted to put an adequate amount of resources toward projects. The Legacy Projects represent the short term goals and were identified through listening sessions and feedback from visitors, community members, partners, and park staff.
Glacier Centennial Legacy Projects:
- Increase the number of accessible trails in Many Glacier
- Build a Watchable Wildlife viewing platform
- Preserve Heavens Peak Fire Lookout
- Upgrade Logan Pass Visitor Center Exterior Exhibits and Trail Information
- Develop 'People in Glacier' education materials for the Discover Glacier education program
- Restore Dark Skies Initiative
- Continue the 'Citizen Science in Glacier High Country' program
The designation of Glacier as a national park was only the first step in preserving and protecting this special wonder. It will take the work of each generation to ensure that it is protected for the generations that follow. The Glacier National Park Fund (GNPF) has launched a Centennial Legacy Campaign with both short and long term goals that will honor
GNPF has undertaken these projects as a birthday gift for the Park in addition to help funding programs and events for the Centennial. GNPF invites you to help them reach their goal of $250,000 and make these projects a reality in 2010.
The longer term goals include projects and endowments for trails, research, historical and cultural preservation and Glacier National Park's free in-Park education program that reaches over 8,000 children each year. GNPF's goal is $2.5 million for these projects over the next five years.
Be a part of the Glacier Centennial Legacy!
April 15, 2009
April eNews
Spring is here! Well, at least there are signs of spring on it's way. Temperatures are warming up and the snow is slowly melting away. And spring plowing has begun along the Going-to-the-Sun Road!
With this good news, we also bring you the lates eNews: April 2009. A few highlights from this month's newsletter include:
April 1, 2009
Governor's Conference
We have just returned from a weekend of presentations and meet and greets with the 'Made in Montana' Tradeshow in Great Falls and the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism and Recreation in Helena. The snow is still flying up here, but the support and excitement of others in regards to the centennial was warming!
There were hundreds in attendance at the Made in Montana Trade Show. The vendors- most of which are artisans, were displaying Montana made foods and goods such as honey, photography, tshirts, and jewelry. The centennial message was well received!
A major theme of the Governor's Conference this year was Sustainability. Every where you looked the concept was integrated- from real plates and mugs, to take away tote bags for use in the market...and even a Green Village full of ways that businesses can implement more sustainable practices in their operations. The keynote launched the conference with a message on authenticity and the importance of returning to our roots of treating the land with respect.
A 25 minute Centennial presentation was shared and we are looking forward to having the Governor's Conference in Kalispell in April 2010!