Incredible Sights and Wildlife of Glacier National Park

For those that love the great outdoors, interesting wildlife, incredible geological structures and incredibly fun outdoor activities, one place that many Americans flock to are our great national parks. Our national parks are huge; some of them larger than many countries around the world and in these parks are pristine beauty with plenty of plants, trees and animal life. Perhaps one of America’s favorite national park is Glacier National Park- located in the northwest section of the state of Montana.

The Beauty of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park includes incredible beauty with its two mountain ranges, over 130 lakes, an incredible diversity of plant life and trees and several hundred species of wildlife. Glacier National Park is absolutely huge, spreading over one million acres and comprising one of the largest ecosystems in the world. This park was part of the many areas of land dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt as national parks. Glacier National Park was created in 1910.

The Natural Beauty of Glacier National Park
The park gets its name from several glaciers that are at the park. During the ice age, about 15,000 years ago, this area had quite a few large glaciers, however as the climate changed, so did the glaciers in size. About 1550 to 1850, there was another small period where the climate was extremely cold and glaciers became more prominent again. However, as the climate once again becomes warmer, the size of the glaciers retreat.

The Big Horn Sheep
Glacier National Park has hundreds of species of animals and one of the most interesting is the big horn sheep. The big horn sheep gets their name from having horns that can extend over 42 inches in length. These sheep are extremely hardy and traverse steep cliffs. They can usually be spotted high above in the mountains. Unfortunately, for the last couple of hundred years, their numbers have dropped precipitously. From a once strong 2 million in North America, today there are about 28K in all of North America and about 800 at Glacier National Park. However, research is now being done on these great big horn sheep to help conserve the population and increase its numbers.

Read More About Glacier National Park
To read more about Glacier National Park, the Smithsonian Magazine offers an article on the subject. Please read it at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Glacier National Park and the Proud Big Horn Sheep

If you love the great outdoors, then you should definitely consider visiting one of our nation’s national parks. Our country is blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes, geological phenomenons and natural wildlife present in the world. With several great national parks to choose from, millions of tourists visit the parks to hike, camp and enjoy what nature has to offer. One park that is incredibly popular is Glacier National Park.

Glacier National Park and the Big Horn Sheep
Glacier National Park is located in northwest Montana and spreads over one million acres. It was established in 1910 to keep this area pristine as it is home to thousands of species of plant life and hundreds of species of wildlife. One of the biggest attractions of Glacier National Park is the big horn sheep. The big horn sheep gets its name from horns that grow in length over 42 inches. These sheep are a hardy and tough breed. They can sometimes be spotted high above on steep cliffs. While the big horn sheep used to number over 2 million just 200 years ago, today their numbers have dwindled to about 28K and less than 1,000 in the confines of the park itself.

Read More About the Big Horn Sheep of Glacier National Park
For those interested in the big horn sheep and Glacier National Park, the Smithsonian Magazine offers a fascinating article on the subject. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Visit Glacier National Park

If you ever longed for the wild and rustic beauty of America, you can do yourself a great service by visiting one of the national parks. There are several incredible national parks that receive millions of guests each year, however one of the most popular and beautiful parks is Glacier National Park located in Northwest Montana.

The Beauty of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a must see for those that love the great outdoors, beautiful landscapes and rare wildlife. In fact, one of the main attractions at Glacier National Park is the big horned sheep. The big horned sheep gets its name from its big horns (obviously). However, these marvelous sheep can have horns that are over 42 inches in length. Besides their great horns, they are actually extremely interesting to watch in their natural surroundings, as they climb high mountains and are often seen scaling the narrowest of cliffs.

Read More about Glacier National Park and the Big Horn Sheep
For those that love the great outdoors, wildlife conservation and the big horn sheep, the Smithsonian Magazine offers an insightful article. You can easily read it today by visiting our main website found at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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The Wildlife of Glacier National Park

For those that love the great outdoor, our country is lucky enough to offer incredible land with beautiful mountains, rivers, meadows and forests. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you can’t beat visiting one our nation’s national parks and Glacier National Park located in North Western Montana is one the more popular parks for visitors each year.

Glacier National Park not only offers some of the most beautiful landscape and vistas, but incredible wildlife and geographical structures. For those that come to look and be among the varied wildlife, one type of sheep definitely is a favorite- the bighorn sheep. The bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park are one of the big draws in the park. They get their name from obviously having big horns which can reach 42 inches or more in length. In addition, these sheep are quite good at mountain climbing and can be seen towering high above on the edges of steep cliffs.

The bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park saw their number dwindle from about 2 million a couple of hundred years ago to about 28K in the entire Northwest and about 800 in the park itself. To read more about this incredible sheep and the beauty of Glacier National Park, visit our main website today at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Glacier National Park & the Big Horn Sheep

One of the great things about being an American is the wonderful national parks that are available for our leisure. One of the great parks America has to offer is Glacier National Park. With incredible sights, geographical features that inspire and wildlife that is pristine, there are few places that can top this uniquely American park. One of the most interesting wildlife found in the park is the Big Horn Sheep, while incredibly beautiful, this sheep is also endangered.

The Big Horn Sheep of Glacier National Park
The big horn sheep found in Glacier National Park are awe inspiring. Their horns can reach to a length of more than 42 inches and they can be spotted on incredibly high and steep cliffs just inches from the edge. Unfortunately, it was only about 200 years ago that there were about 2 million of these sheep in North American, today there are about 28K in North American and around 800 in Glacier National Park.

Read More About the Big Horn Sheep
For those interested in the Big Horn Sheep of Glacier National Park, the Smithsonian Magazine is offering an interesting article on the subject. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Glacier National Park: The Incredible Big Horn Sheep

Glacier National Park offers millions of people a chance to see our great country in its pristine state. From all over America, we flock to our great national park for camping, hiking and to view wildlife. Glacier National Park is located in Northwestern Montana and offers not only many geological curiosities, but diverse wildlife that includes the big horn sheep.

The big horn sheep is a definite attraction at Glacier National Park. With its incredibly long horns that reach beyond 42 inches, these sheep are tough, hardy and incredible climbers. Many can be viewed teetering at the edge of extremely steep cliffs. Unfortunately, the big horn sheep of this national park has dwindled in population throughout the decades. 200 years ago, it was believed that there were over 2 million of these sheep throughout the West, today numbers are dangerously low at 800 big horn sheep within the confines of the park and a total hovering around 28K throughout the country.

For more information regarding these hardy sheep, as well as the incredible beauty of Glacier National Park, the Smithsonian Magazine has put together an interesting article on the subject. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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The Bighorn Sheep of Glacier National Park

America offers some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the world. With the many national parks this country offers, millions of visitors flock each year to get away from the cities and suburbs to enjoy pristine land and the natural wildlife that live there. One park in particular that is extremely popular and offers a diverse population of wildlife is Glacier National Park and one of its well known inhabitants includes the Bighorn sheep.

The Beauty of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is located in northwestern Montana and is considered to be one of the most beautiful national parks. More than two million yearly visitors come to the park using the many public facilities, as well as follow trails and venture far off road to see the many natural attractions. The Bighorn sheep have always been an attraction to park goers mainly due to their incredibly long horns that can rival 42 inches. The Bighorn sheep are tough and hardy animals. They live in the higher elevations away from most predators and can sometimes be seen walking dangerously close to very steep cliffs.

The Dwindling Population of the Bighorn Sheep
At one time, the Bighorn sheep roamed North America and the area now known as Glacier National Park in large numbers with estimates ranging over 2 million. However, in less than 200 years the Bighorn sheep’s numbers have dangerously plummeted. Today, there are an estimated 28,000 Bighorn sheep left in all of North America and approximately less than 800 roaming the park itself.

Understanding the Bighorn Sheep of Glacier National Park
Obviously, the dwindling numbers of Bighorn sheep in Glacier National Park has become of great interest to researchers and conservationists. In fact, there is currently plenty being done to first understand the Bighorn sheep and secondly to help their numbers improve. Unfortunately, little is known about these sheep and this has been a major obstacle in helping their numbers improve over the years. Glacier National Park and all national parks were set up not only for the benefit of visitors, but also as a haven for wildlife, plant life and the incredibly beautiful geological features that these parks showcase.

For more information on Glacier National Park along with the Bighorn sheep, Smithsonian Magazine offers a fascinating magazine on the subject. You can read this article today by visiting our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Glacier National Park: Where Bighorn Sheep Roam

America is an incredibly wealthy country. Not only does this country offer technology, financial wizardry and plenty of opportunities, but the land itself is incredibly beautiful. For instance, Glacier National Park, with its serene and beautiful landscapes and wildlife is considered to be one of the largest eco systems in tact.

One breed of wildlife that makes its home here at Glacier National Park is the Bighorn Sheep. These sheep are known to be incredible climbers and live high up on the cliffs. While once they numbered over 2 million, today, there are about 28,000 left. However, much is being done to save the Bighorn sheep which receive their name from horns that can range to 42 inches in size.

Smithsonian Magazine has an extremely interesting article regarding the Bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park and the many ways that researchers are trying to learn about these sheep in order to enhance their population. To be sure there are plenty of mysteries surrounding these sheep, but researchers and conservationists are slowly unlocking many of them. To read more about Glacier National Park, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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The Many Draws of Glacier National Park

Serene and beautiful Glacier National Park receives about two million visitors each year. People flock there to get away from their busy everyday lives in the cities below… and it’s hard to pick a better place. Located in northwestern Montana, many consider Glacier National Park to be the most beautiful park in the U.S. Unfortunately, though, most of the park’s two million yearly visitors don’t venture very far off of the usual roads and public areas.



And while there’s plenty to see and do in the main areas of Glacier National Park, venturing deeper into the park can be incredibly rewarding. Deep off the beaten path are wonderful areas for camping, hiking, fishing, or just sitting and watching nature. Part of the reason for this is the sheer variety and completeness of the park. Glacier National Parks is one of the largest ecosystems in the continent of North American which is mostly still intact.

Deep inside Glacier National Park, you can find more than fifty glaciers-- not all of which are overrun by the park’s tourists. All of the glaciers found in the park are relatively new, geologically speaking, having formed over the last couple of thousand years. Even so, these glaciers are shrinking year by year. Whether because of the phenomenon of global warming or just due to the natural process of glacial melting and freezing, more of the glaciers in Glacier National Park melt off each summer than re-form in winter-- and they may not be around long.

But after the glaciers are gone, the Glacier National Park will still be running over with beauty-- lakes, streams, nature, mountain trails, it’s all here. And while the largest and most popular lake in Glacier National Park is Lake McDonald, there are over 200 streams and lakes throughout the park, with plenty of great spots for water sports and trout fishing. There are also more than 700 miles of hiking trails throughout some of the most beautiful areas of Glacier National Park.

The Wildlife of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is full of wildlife. It has a generous population of black bears and grizzly bears (so be sure to bring bear spray with you on those 700 miles of hiking trail), as well as deer, mountain lions, elk, and moose. Glacier National Park’s most famous inhabitants, however, are probably the majestic Bighorn Sheep. The sound of these great mountain-dwellers knocking horns to compete for a mate has almost become a symbol of the park over the years.

To learn more about Glacier National Park, including its incredible (and slowly diminishing) wildlife, visit the Smithsonian Magazine website at: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Conserving the Bighorn Sheep at Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is one of the most stunning national parks in the West. With incredible geography, beautiful scenery and wildlife- for those that love the great outdoors, this park should not be missed. Besides being a haven for tourists, Glacier National Park is also home to the bighorn sheep. These sheep not only get their name from their enormous horns that can be as long as 42 inches, but are one of the most hardy creatures that are able to not only handle the extreme elements, but the high altitudes.

Unfortunately, the once abundant bighorn sheep have dwindled in their numbers from about 2 million just 200 years ago to only 600-800 at the park and a total of 28K in all of North America. While there decline is a tragedy, many conservationists are working hard to understand this incredible breed of sheep and try to increase their numbers over the next few decades. It is hoped that with more research and tougher conservation policies these sheep can thrive in Glacier National Park as they once did.

The Smithsonian Magazine has an excellent article on Glacier National Park and the bighorn sheep. To read more about this incredible breed of sheep, as well as one of this country’s amazing national parks, please visit us today at: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Glacier National Park and the Bighorn Sheep

Nature is beautiful and in the western part of North America, the rich diversity of wild animals can be vast.  For instance, the bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park not only are incredible creatures, but many researchers are fascinated by how these hardy animals live among the local wildlife and handle the extreme elements this park area offers.

Once abundant and mighty, the bighorn sheep once thrived in the area now part of Glacier National Park.  In fact, about 200 years ago, there were close to 2 million of these sheep roaming the tall cliffs (a strategy that helps them stay far away and flee predators), however today, their numbers are extremely depressed with some estimates ranging in the 600-800 range at the park and only 28K in North America.

While the numbers of bighorn sheep- which get their name from horns that can reach 42 inches in length have been in huge decline over the last several decades, several wildlife conservationists have been working to increase their numbers.  The bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park are still a mystery to researchers and it is hoped that with further study many of their secrets will be unlocked and better understood to ultimately help increase its population.

For those interested in the bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park, Smithsonian Magazine has a fascinating article available.  Please visit it us at the following link:  http://www.smithsonianmag.com

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Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn sheep offer an imposing presence being one of the symbols of the North American west. With its large and curling horns, these sheep are hardy animals that live comfortably in the cold mountains and are an extremely important element of the local wildlife in Glacier National Park.

While bighorn sheep once thrived in the area with its thick horns that sometimes grew to 45 inches in length (for males) and the ability to scale tall cliffs to seek haven from predators, there numbers are frightening few these days. About 200 years ago there were close to 2 million of these sheep, today, their numbers are in the hundreds surrounding Glacier National Park's area (600-800) and only 28K in North America.

The Bighorn’s population in Glacier National Park and on the North American continent has seen a huge decline –unfortunately due to the actions of man, but there is hope to once again get these strong and hardy sheep’s numbers back on track. With the efforts of a few conservationists to raise the numbers of these sheep, comes a much better understanding of these creatures. There is much that has been learned, but plenty that is still unknown about these great animals.

For those fascinated by the bighorn sheep and their habitat at Glacier National Park, Smithsonian Magazine has a wonderfully written article chock full of interesting tidbits, facts and photos. You can view it at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com

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The Big Horn Sheep of Glacier National Park

The bighorn sheep, with its large, curling horns and imposing presence, is a symbol of the North American west. These hardy animals live in the cold mountains of the west, and are an important element of the wildlife of Glacier National Park Bighorns are hardy, intimidating animals. When only days old, these creatures can scale cliffs and easily keep out of the way of predators. The males’ thick horns grow up to 45 inches long, and curl rather menacingly around their eyes. The dramatic head-butting of bighorn males competing for dominance figures in any animal documentary about the area. They seem as ever-lasting as the stones around them.

But these tough-and-hardy icons of Glacier National Park and the American west are in trouble. Two-hundred years ago, about 1.5 to 2 million bighorn sheep called North America home. Today that number has been drastically reduced. With only 28,000 bighorn sheep remaining on the continent and only 400 to 600 remaining in Glacier National Park, bighorns have been listed as a “species of concern”-- they’re at real risk of becoming endangered.

Why has the bighorn population in Glacier National Park and the rest of the continent seen such a decline? Many factors are involved; and as usual, most of them result from the actions of man. For one, bighorns are vulnerable to the diseases of our domestic sheep; they also see their foraging areas devastated by them. Another big factor in the falling bighorn population is the dramatic reduction of their habitat. Mountain meadows are bighorns’ main grazing spots, and these are being steadily reduced by encroaching forests-- forests which used to be controlled by the natural forest fires that we now work so hard to prevent.

To protect the bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park, wildlife biologists like Kim Keating of the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center are striving to understand them better. Bighorns are frequent residents of the most visited parts of Glacier National Park, and have been observed there for decades. However, much about their lives, especially where they forage in winter, has been a mystery for years. To learn more about the habits of the bighorn, biologists like Keating have fitted the animals with battery-powered GPS unit collars. These units track their location every five minutes for an entire year, and give wildlife biologists huge insights into the wintering, birthing (or lambing), and mating spots of the bighorn sheep.

Without the support of people like Keating, the bighorn could easily wind up on the endangered species list. To learn more about protecting this important Glacier National Park species, visit the Smithsonian Magazine website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/