Railroad History and Folklore of Glacier National Park

Date(s): July 9 or August 13, 2008 - Wednesday
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Age: Ages 12 and up are welcome with an adult
Meeting Place: Belton Train Depot
Activity Level: Easy
Instructor(s): William R. Taylor, M.A.
Course Fee: $100 includes train ride
Credits: 8 OPI
Student Limit: 20

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For fifty years, the Great Northern Railway held a monopoly on Glacier National Park services and drew people from far and wide to travel its rail lines.  The legacy of the Great Northern in the Park is still seen in the magnificent hotels, roads, trails, and advertising created to attract visitors.  This scenic trip on the Empire Builder from West Glacier to East Glacier will give you a taste of the railroad’s early days as we tour the historic structures developed for passengers such as the Glacier Park Lodge, the Izaak Walton Inn and the Belton Chalet.