Milky Way Over Many Glacier is a photograph by Matt Hammerstein which was uploaded on August 15th, 2016.
Milky Way Over Many Glacier
Glacier National Park encompasses over 1 million acres of what is known as the “Crown of the Continent Ecosystem” in northwestern Montana. This... more
Title
Milky Way Over Many Glacier
Artist
Matt Hammerstein
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Glacier National Park encompasses over 1 million acres of what is known as the “Crown of the Continent Ecosystem” in northwestern Montana. This wilderness, which includes parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Hudson Bay drainages, is known for retaining nearly all of its original plant and animal species and being a place where numerous ecosystems, from prairie to tundra, meet. Glacier was established in May of 1910, and soon afterward, the Great Northern Railway began constructing a number of hotels and chalets, which today are listed as National Historic Landmarks. Over 2 million visitors enjoy this beautiful park yearly. From the world famous Going-to-the-Sun Road to the park’s pristine, well-maintained backcountry, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Glacier is one of the premier dark sky locations in the United States, with the Milky Way being fully visible on most nights. Very little light pollution penetrates the deep valleys of the park, allowing views like this one on Swiftcurrent Lake.
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August 15th, 2016
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