May 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

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Is it time to spruce up your computer desktop wallpaper? Check out this handy desktop wallpaper calendar.  Just follow these simple steps to get this wallpaper on your computer:

• Click on whatever aspect ratio your monitor uses (16x9 or 4x3) and the picture will enlarge. 
• Right click (or ctrl click on a mac) and select the option "Save image as..." This will allow you to save it to your desktop or where ever is handy.
• Locate the image you just saved on your computer, open it and right click on the image. Select "Set as desktop background" and you're finished!

Make sure to check back at the end of May for your June desktop wallpaper. And if you need a different size to fit your desktop properly, please leave a note in the comments and we'll add that size to the options.

Throwback Thursday - Going-to-the-Sun Chalets

This photograph of the Going-to-the-Sun Chalets, shot July 5, 1933 by George A. Grant (NPS), gives us a good perspective of what the area now known as Sun Point used to look like. This was once a thriving chalet colony inside Glacier National Park, but was torn down and pushed into St. Mary Lake after WWII due to the poor condition and lack of funds to repair them.

Tapas and Happy Hour Specials - April 24 & 26, 2013

Swing by Logan's Bar and Grill in Grouse Mountain Lodge for Tapas and Happy Hour specials from 5pm-7:30pm every Wednesday and Friday. Here is the food lineup for this week.

Tapas Specials:
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings $9
Chipotle and Garlic Edamame $7
Vegetable Summer Rolls with Ponzu Dipping Sauce $8
Jalapeño Poppers with Tangy Sour Cream. $8

Drink Specials:

1/2-Price Well Drinks

$2 Glasses of House Wine

$2 Domestic Draft Beers

$3 Microbrew Draft Beers

Mother's Day Brunch at Grouse Mountain Lodge

Treat your mother to an extra-special brunch prepared by the chefs at Logan's Bar and Grill at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Mother’s Day.
May 12, 2013
10am - 3pm
Reservations recommended. Please call 863-4700 for any questions or to make reservations.

Carved Baron of Beef with Horseradish and Au Jus
Carved Leg of Lamb with Mint Au Jus
Poached Salmon Platter
Traditional Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise
Omelet Bar
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Farmer’s Potatoes
Penne Alla Vodka
Waffle Bar
Chicken Francaise with Sherry Lemon Sauce
Quinoa Salad with Honey, Toasted Almonds and Craisins
Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds, Raisins, Bell Peppers
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Fresh Cut Fruit
Fresh Vegetable Trays
Cheese Trays
Assorted Desserts

Adults: $29.95
Children age 6-12: $13.95
Children age 5 and under: Free
(Gratuity & Tax not included)

The Story of Wild Goose Island

Wild Goose Island on St. Mary Lake is one of the most photographed spots in all of Glacier National Park. One look at the above photo and little question remains as to why so many people choose to capture images of this picturesque location. But do you know the story about how Wild Goose Island got its name?


Wild Goose Island - A Montana Legend - retold by S.E. Schlosser

In the middle of St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park is a small island halfway between two shores.  Many moons ago now, there were two tribes living on either side of the lake.  While there was no direct warfare between them, the two tribes avoided one another and had no dealings one with the other. 

All this changed one day when a handsome warrior on the near shore saw a lovely maiden from the other tribe swimming toward the small island in the middle of the lake.  He was instantly smitten by her beauty and leapt into the lake to swim to the island himself.  They met on the shore of the little islet, and the maiden was as taken with the warrior as he was with her.  They talked for hours, and by the end of their conversation, they were betrothed.  After extracting a promise from his beloved that she would faithfully meet him at the island on the morrow, the warrior swam home to his tribe, and she returned to hers. 

Oh, what an uproar they met upon their return.  Neither tribe was happy at their meeting, and all were determined to break the betrothal instantly.  What to do?  The man and the maiden had no doubts at all.  In the wee hours of the morning, each swam out to the little island to meet one another -- from their to flee to a new land where they might marry.  As soon as they were discovered missing, warriors from both tribes set out in pursuit, to bring the renegades back by whatever means available. 

But the Great Spirit was watching, and took pity on the young lovers.  He transformed them into geese, which mate for life, so they could fly away from their pursuers and so that they would always be together.  When the warriors arrived on the island, the found not a man and a woman, but two lovely geese walking among the small trees and bracken.  At the sight of the warriors, the two geese stroked their necks together lovingly and then flew away, never to return. 

From that day to this, the little island at the center of St. Mary Lake has been known as Wild Goose Island.

Fee-Free Entrance to Glacier National Park

Spring is one of the best times to visit Glacier National Park. The snow is receding and crowds that are often present in the peak season are nowhere to be found. To make sure everyone can get into the park and have some fun, GNP is waiving all entrance fees next week (M-F; April 22-26) in recognition of National Park Week. Other fee-free entrance days for 2013 are: August 25, September 28, and November 9-11.

If you want to get in the park but can't make it next week, park entrance fees are $15 per vehicle through 4/30/13 and bump up to $25 per vehicle starting 5/1/13. There are many other pass products available that can be viewed at: http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/entrance-fees.htm

Going-to-the-Sun Road Status

Current Road Conditions (as of 4/19/13): Currently 17.0 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open for travel. Visitors can drive 11.5 miles from the West Entrance to Lake McDonald Lodge, and 5.5 miles from the St. Mary Entrance to Rising Sun.
Hiker and Biker Information: Road crews have started to plow the Going to the Sun Road. Foot traffic is currently allowed 9.5 miles past Lake McDonald Lodge to Logan Pit during the week while the road crew is working (Mon- Thur,7am- 4:30pm). During the weekend, there are no hiker/biker restrictions at this time.
On the East Side, there are no hiker/biker restrictions past the vehicle closure.

Current conditions can always be found at: http://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm

Check out where the plows are currently at by visiting: http://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/gttsroadplow/gttsroadplowstatus.cfm

Throwback Thursday 4/18/13

Today's Throwback Thursday photo was taken on July 16, 1932 by George A. Grant (NPS). It is of Two Medicine Lake with what is now the camp store and cafe to the left. The un-named staff member is in her required Swiss-style uniform that was a similar requirement at each of the Glacier National Park hotels and lodges at the time.

Tapas and Happy Hour - April 17 & 19, 2013

Swing by Logan's Bar and Grill in Grouse Mountain Lodge for Tapas and Happy Hour specials from 5pm-7:30pm every Wednesday and Friday. Here is the food lineup for this week.

French Onion Fondue - A Casserole of Slowly Braised Sweet Onions, Swiss Cheese served with Toasted Baguettes - $8
Grilled Chicken Tacos - Marinated and Grilled Chicken, Sauteed Onions, Corn Salsa, Avocado, Sour Cream and Salsa - $9
Artichoke Francaise - Egg battered and Fried Artichoke Hearts with a Sherry Lemon Wine Sauce - $8
Baby Clams - With Roasted Fennel, Elk Sausage, Fresh Tomatoes and Herbs with Ouzo Broth - $9

Drink Specials:

1/2-Price Well Drinks

$2 Glasses of House Wine

$2 Domestic Draft Beers

$3 Microbrew Draft Beers

Throwback Thursday - 4/11/13

Touring buses parked in front of Glacier Park Lodge (Hotel), 1940. Photograph by T. J. Hileman

 Although this photograph of the front of the Glacier Park Lodge was taken by T. J. Hileman in 1940, the Red Tour Buses in this photograph are still in use today. You can reserve a tour on the buses with our call center at 406.892.2525. 

Tapas and Happy Hour - April 10 & 12, 2013

Logan’s Bar and Grill

Tapas Menu

April 10 & 12, 2013

Tapas:

Seared Shrimp Bruschetta - with Grapefruit and Avocado  $8

Sautéed Baby Clams - with Roasted Fennel, Elk Sausage, Ouzo Liqueur, Fresh Tomatoes and Herbs  $9

Grilled Asparagus Topped with a Fried Egg - Drizzled with Truffle Oil and Finished with Parmesan  $7

Fried Seafood Platter - Fried Calamari, Clam Strips, and Breaded Shrimp with Cocktail and Tartar Sauce $10

Drink Specials:

1/2-Price Well Drinks
$2 Glasses of House Wine
$2 Domestic Draft Beers
$3 Microbrew Draft Beers

Facebook Cover Photos 2

We know our fans love Glacier National Park so we created these Facebook cover images just for you. To make one of these images your new Facebook cover image and show your love of Glacier, simply follow these steps:

1. Click on the image you would like and the picture will enlarge.
2. Right click (or ctrl click on a mac) and select the option "Save image as..." This will allow you to save it to your desktop or where ever is handy.
3. Go to your Facebook page and click on the "change cover image" button as you hover over your existing cover image.
4. Upload your your new cover image.
5. Enjoy! 

Make sure to check back as we upload more fantastic Glacier National Park scenes. If you'd like to see the options from the first Facebook Cover Photos post, click here.

Lake McDonald Lodge

Waterton, Alberta

Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana

Tapas & Happy Hour Menu - April 3 & 5, 2013

Swing by Logan's Bar and Grill in Grouse Mountain Lodge from 5-7:30pm every Wed & Fri for great Tapas and Happy Hour specials. Here is the Tapas lineup for this week. Our Tapas menu changes every week so make sure to check it out often.

Tapas:

• Smoked Bacon, Apple and Onion Croquettes with Pepper Aioli  $8
• Breaded and Fried Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Ravioli with Marinara  $8
• Braised Buffalo Quesadilla with salsa and sour cream $9
• Sweet and Spicy Fried Duck Wings with Asian Slaw  $9

Drink Specials:

• 1/2-Price Well Drinks
• $2 Glasses of House Wine
• $2 Domestic Draft Beers
• $3 Microbrew Draft Beers  

April 2013 Wallpaper

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