Friday, July 30, 2010

Glacier Mountains: SkyWatch Friday

The beauty and majesty of Glacier National Park, Montana, USA  
100 years ago on May 10, 1910, Glacier became the United State's 10th national park.  Located in the Northern Rocky Mountains, native Americans called Glacier the "backbone of the world."  Encompassing more than a million acres, it is home to a great diversity of animals and plants.  In 1932, Glacier with Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park, became designated as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.  Together, in 1995, they were recognized as a World Heritage Site.
                                
LINK to Glacier National Park

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23 comments:

  1. MishkatJuly 30, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    This is beautiful! I have only been there once (a long time ago), but thought it was such a wonderful place.

    And happy Friday!

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  2. wennJuly 30, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    nice view and sky!

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  3. HalcyonJuly 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    A spectacular landscape. This photo is so crisp and clear. It's almost like I'm there breathing in that mountain air. :)

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 30, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    That is an absolutely stunning place to be.

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 30, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Hi Margaret, What a gorgeous picture. I hope to go there sometime.... I have so many places on my 'bucket' list!!!!!

    Thanks....
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. TracyJuly 30, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Wow, that scenery is beautiful! Ilove the way the sky is reflected in the mountains.

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  7. Diane AZJuly 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Oh my, what a beautiful place! Looks like you picked the perfect time of year to visit.

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  8. AlJuly 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Fantastic photo. That's my kind of place, I really need to visit it sometime.

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  9. eileeninmdJuly 30, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful shot of the mountains. I loved my visit to Glacier, it is a beautiful park. Happy skywatching!

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  10. BeadedTailJuly 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Lovely photo! We hope to visit Glacier National Park one day since it's not too far away from us.

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  11. GattinaJuly 31, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    We went through it many years ago, it's a breathtaking place !

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  12. DJuly 31, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    That is one remarkable place! Beautiful photo. Thank you for stopping by.

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  13. magiceyeJuly 31, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    majestic and awe inspiring...
    lovely capture!!

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  14. Kathleen J.July 31, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    I have been there once a few years ago. Glacier Park is one of the most stunning places on earth. We drove the Going to the Sun Highway. Thanks for reminding me of that beautiful place.

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  15. EbieJuly 31, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Everything's perfect for this scenery! I have not been there (the farthest north with mountain views is Mammoth) and sure is on my wish list!

    Majestic!

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  16. Gigi AnnJuly 31, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    What a lovely picture, just beautiful.

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  17. SquirrelQueenJuly 31, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Yay! I did it!

    I have been trying to get into your blog for weeks. Every time I clicked on your link my computer would freeze up.

    I suspected the problem might be my computer and not you blog but I wasn't sure. It has actually been three blogs that have been giving me problems. I've spent half the morning making some changes including toning down my virus program and looks like something worked. Yay again!

    Love your shot of Glacier National Park, we want to get over that way this fall.

    Judy

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  18. Ellen WhyteAugust 1, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    It looks lovely - but COLD>

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  19. edenAugust 1, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Breathtaking view. Love it..

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  20. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    You've reinforced my interest in visiting. {Sigh} So many parks, so little time.

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  21. MelusineAugust 1, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely photo of a beautiful place which I would like to visit some day!

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  22. LinneaAugust 1, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I'm glad it's a NP! You've captured a majestic photo of this majestic place! Thanks for visiting my SWF.

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  23. MaryAugust 2, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful! I'll have to get to Glacier Park sometime since I apparently share a birthday with it :-)

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