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Glacier has some of the best scenery in the National Park System, and
some of the best webcams to show it off with. Check these out to see the current weather up there.
| Apgar Lookout Webcam
The view from Apgar Mountain provides an opportunity to share views of the North Fork area of the park. Once a draw for homesteaders, historic old cabins dot the landscape north of the Polebridge Ranger Station. In the 1980s wolves migrated back into this area from Canada, reestablishing packs that had not lived in the park for over 50 years. More recently fires have occurred frequently and in 2003 the large Robert Fire left its mark on the view before you. Notice the spotty nature of the fire with burned and unburned forest mixed together. This diversity of habitat provides ideal conditions for a number of species and is one of the trademark qualities of the North Fork section of Glacier National Park. |
| Apgar Village Webcam
This view from the porch of the Visitor Center in Apgar provides a glimpse into the human side of things here in the park. Apgar Village bustles with activity in the summer, but becomes a sleepy place in the winter with little services. Look for an occasional skier or deer wandering snow-covered streets. |
| Lake McDonald Webcam
To many visitors to the park, this view is their first introduction to the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. This iconic view from Apgar, at the foot of Lake McDonald, really shows what Glacier is all about...big glacially carved lakes, vast wild views of the high peaks along the Continental Divide, and the ever-changing forests that blanket much of the lower elevations. It's no wonder that for many people when they think of Glacier, they think of this view. |
| Park Headquarters Webcam
This view from Park Headquarters was the first webcam view that we offered. Initially it was just the testing place for the camera until we could come up with a better location. Many people became attached to the view and it has become a favorite of many of our website viewers. Look for plows moving snow in the winter and falling snow piling up on the picnic tables. When the snow is decent for packing, a snowman or two usually makes an appearance. |
| St. Mary Visitor Center Webcam
This view from the St. Mary Visitor Center looks out across flower-filled meadows to the majestic peaks surrounding St. Mary Lake. The large central peak in the view is Red Eagle Mountain. Just out of view and to the left would be the St. Mary Entrance Station. On the right is the self-service entrance kiosk. Occasionally there will be people in cars parked there paying their fees. In the summer the cars of park visitors, just entering the park, are often seen. In the winter, on cold snowy mornings, look for herds of elk in the meadows. |
| Osprey Webcam
The Osprey left for the winter around September 12th, 2010. It was another successful summer with 3 chicks fledged. Hopefully they will return late April or early May in 2011.
Thanks to Glacier Electric for placing the pole here for the osprey. The pole allowed them to nest safely without building on the power transformers on a nearby power pole. |
| Two Medicine Webcam
This area was once the hub of activity for the park, but the building of the Going-to-the-Sun Road pushed most activity further north. That's probably an OK thing for most visitors to this, now quieter, section of Glacier. As you can see the scenery is still as spectacular as ever. |
| Goat Haunt Webcam
The Goat Haunt webcam has been shut down for the season (10/5/10). It will return in the spring of 2011. |
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