WATERTON-GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK Part 3
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Part One. “There are several entrances to the park. This trip starts at Glacier Park Station.” View of lodge - map of park showing tour route. “It may be reached conveniently by rail or by automobile.” Map of park showing railroad routes and roads. “The park is noted for its horse trails, rugged peaks, beautiful lakes, glistening glaciers and protected wildlife.” “The Blackfeet Indians from their adjoining reservation, entertain all visitors at Glacier Park Hotel.” Indians doing dance in front of teepees - close-up of Indians beating tom-toms - views of Indians dancing. “These lads enter into the dance with enthusiasm.” Indians dancing and playing instruments. “The handmade sign language evidently pleases the ladies.” Indians sitting around teepees. “An attractive bridge on the road to Two Medicine Lake.” Car crossing stone bridge - close-up of water in stream. “Trick Falls, where water coming from Two Medicine Lake goes over and under the rocks.” Views of waterfall - close-up of falls. “Two Medicine Lake and Mt. Rockwell rest in the sunshine.” View of lake and mountains. “The timid ground squirrel enjoys the same warm sunshine.” Squirrel in field - girls in costume looking at lake and mountains - tourists looking at view, ranger in background - girls waving - view of boat dock, lake and mountains - small boat at dock, people walking down dock. “Twin Falls above upper Two Medicine Lake.” View of falls - people walking across footbridge, looking at falls - close-up of falls. “Mt. Wilbur, Mt. Grinnell, and Mt. Gould tower above Swift Current Lake and Many Glacier Hotel.” Panorama of mountains and lake - woman looking out window at view of mountains - view of lodge. “Both rushing and quiet waters are joys to fishermen.” Men fishing in rough water - man fishing in quiet water, mountains in background. “Food and supplies for the mountain camp and chalets must be packed on horses.” Men loading horses outside cabin - caravan of horses crossing small stream, one rider stopping and taking a drink of water - caravan moving along trail. “Trusty horses and guides take visitors to Grinnell Glacier.” Riders and horses outside lodge. “Rocky Mountain sheep.” Sheep in field. “Grinnell lake sparkles in a gorgeous setting.” “View of lake and mountains. “The trail is filled with thrills and surprises.” Riders on trail - view of mountain scenery - waterfall - mountain lake. “The Rocky Mountain goat, at home on the cliffs, is a difficult animal to photograph.” View of goats on rocks - riders on trail - view of glacier. “Experienced guides conduct visitors to Grinnell Glacier, a remnant of the Ice Age.” Guide and people looking into crevasse of glacier - view of running water. “Ranger naturalists escort hiking parties and explain the wonders of the park.” Ranger and people walking along trail - ranger explaining and showing people pine tree - group walking across small footbridge. “Even in vacation land, ants are eternally busy.” Views of ants in hollow tree - beaver in lake - beaver swimming - view of waterfall, riders and horses crossing bridge at top of falls - riders and horses on mountain trail. [1936]
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