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Lake McDonald Lodge Celebrates Centennial on June 14th

On By Malcolm R. CampbellIn Glacier National Park

from the Glacier Park Conservancy:

Glacier National Park Conservancy and Glacier National Park Lodges

McDLake McDonald Lodge will celebrate its centennial on June 14th, 2014.

Get ready for complimentary red bus transportation from the Apgar Visitor Center to Lake McDonald Lodge, historic walking tours, ranger programs, and more! Festivities will begin at 1 pm and end at approximately 9:15 pm.

PROGRAM

12:30 pm-8:00 pm: Complimentary red bus tours will operate on a continuous loop between the Apgar Visitor Center and Lake McDonald Lodge. Visitors are encouraged to park at the Apgar Visitor Center as parking is limited at the lodge.

1:00-2:00 pm: Historic Walking Tours at Lake McDonald Lodge

2:00 – 4:00 pm: Silent Auction for Old Hickory Chair begins – Proceeds benefit Glacier National Park Conservancy

2:00 pm: Opening comments

2:30 pm: Glacier Park Foundation presentation

3:30 pm: Lake McDonald Lodge Dedication

4:00 pm: Old Hickory Chair Silent Auction Winner Announced

5:00-9:00 pm: Dine on your own at Lake McDonald Lodge with centennial themed specials

6:00-8:00 pm: Movies in the auditorium

8:30 pm: Ranger-led evening program on Lake McDonald history in the auditorium

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I can’t make the trip from Georgia, but for those of you who live closer, this ought to be a great event.

—Malcolm

Malcolm R. Campbell is a former Glacier National Park hotels seasonal employee and the author of several novels set in the park.

Apgar Bike Path Getting a Facelift

On By Malcolm R. CampbellIn Glacier National Park2 Comments

from NPS Glacier National Park

Apgar Village Lodge

WEST GLACIER, MT. – Apgar Bike Path, a popular paved hiking and biking trail that connects Apgar Village with West Glacier, is under construction to prune roots and repave the path.

Roots growing beneath the bike path have caused the paved trail to buckle and break open. A contractor will prune the roots, then remove and replace the pavement in those sections. Initial pruning and removal of pavement has been completed between the park headquarters area and the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Work continues on the trail between Glacier Institute Field Camp and Apgar Village. Trail users are encouraged to use caution as they will encounter some off-trail detours, temporary closures and equipment along the trail. Before biking or hiking the trail, please check trail conditions by contacting a visitor center, ranger station or calling 406 888-7800.

Work is anticipated to be completed by early August.

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Apgar Fast Fact: The village and mountain are named after early homesteader Milo B. Apgar who arrived in 1892. The famous artist Charlie Russell, who maintained a summer home in Apgar, was among the famous residents and visitors to the area.

–Malcolm

With my third Montana novel (“Sarabande”) coming out this fall, I have updated my website to show the connection between my fiction and Glacier National Park’s Swiftcurrent Valley.

‘A View Inside Glacier National Park’ Reception

On By Malcolm R. CampbellIn Glacier National Park

A reception honoring the National Park Service Glacier Centennial Book A View Inside Glacier National Park: 100 Years, 100 Stores will be held at the West Glacier Montana Depot on August 3rd.

The reception and open house runs from noon until 4 p.m. Several of the authors included in this anthology of memories about the park will be on hand to read and discuss their essays and articles.

The book is available at the park and via the Glacier Association.

Book’s Description: 100 YEARS – 100 STORIES Celebrating the rich history of preservation and enjoyment through personal recollections or the land. Stories and experiences from 100 people whose lives have been enriched and who have been inspired by the grandeur and beauty of Glacier National Park. All proceeds from sales of this book support the Glacier Centennial Program. 371 pages. Black and white photography.

As an author of one of the book’s essays, I see this reception as a wonderful opportunity for area residents and other park visitors to learn more about the book and the great memories in contains from the last one hundred years.

Malcolm

Each purchase of this mountain adventure benefits Glacier Park