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Sperry Glacier: A stunning hike to old, stone chalets
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Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
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September 2, 2008
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Sperry Chalet (pictured) and Granite Park ChaletThe two
longstanding, stone chalets offer visitors excellent opportunities
to explore remote areas of Glacier National Park and are accessible
by either hiking or horseback riding.Both Sperry and Granite Park
Chalet must be booked well in advance. For more information go to
www.nps.gov/glac/.A full day ride runs about $150 and can be booked
by contacting Swan Mountain Outfitters, Glacier Division at 1-800-
888-5557
The Buildings are accessible only by trail and must be
reserved well in advance.
By Shauna Stephenson
sstephenson@wyomingnews.com
Waterfalls spill over the side of a mountain, tumbling down with
a roar into the lush foliage of the ...
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