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East Glacier Park Station
East Glacier Park, Montana
built 1912
Operating as a seasonal stop for one of Amtrak's long-distance passenger trains, East Glacier Park Station is the primary stop for those seeking to visit Glacier National Park. Located in northwest Montana, the station was constructed in 1912, two years after President William Howard Taft designated Glacier as a national park. Built from the timber of giant firs and cedars from the Pacific Northwest, the station was erected behind the historic Glacier Park Lodge.
Glacier National Park, located just west of the station, is home to a diverse group of plant life, including 30 species endemic to the area. Spanning more than 1 million acres, Glacier National Park is home to over 1,000 species of plants, all contributing to a preserved ecosystem collectively known as the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. |