Park concessionaires post schedules
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The 2012 operating dates for concessioners operating in Glacier National Park are scheduled.
Belton Chalets, Inc. — 1-888-345-2649 or www.sperrychalet.com or www.graniteparkchalet.com, backcountry chalets, Granite Park Chalet, available for overnight use as a rustic hiker shelter, July 1 through Sept. 9; Sperry Chalet, traditional overnight accommodations and food service for overnight guests and day hikers with meal reservations, July 19 through Sept. 9
Glacier Park Boat Company — 406-257-2426 or www.glacierparkboats.com, boat tours and rentals, Apgar (rentals only), June 2 through Sept. 3; Lake McDonald, May 19 through Sept. 23; Many Glacier, June 15 through Sept. 16; Rising Sun, June 17 through Sept. 3; Two Medicine, June 9 through Sept. 9
Glacier Park, Inc. — central reservations 406-892-2525 or www.glacierparkinc.com, front country lodging, food and beverage services, retail, tour and transportation services; Glacier Park Lodge, May 25 through Sept. 23; Lake McDonald Lodge & Camp Store, May 19 through Sept. 30; Jammer Joe’s Restaurant, June 23 through Sept. 3; Many Glacier Hotel, June 15 through Sept. 23; Prince of Wales Hotel, June 8 through Sept. 18; Rising Sun Motor Inn & Camp Store, June 17 through Sept. 16; Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, June 8 through Sept. 16; Swiftcurrent Campstore, June 8 through Sept. 23; Two Medicine Camp Store, May 25 through Sept. 3; Village Inn, May 31 through Sept. 17; Red Bus Tours, operate the same dates as the hotels; Hiker Shuttle, July 1 through Sept. 5; East Side Shuttle, June 8 through Sept. 23
Glacier Guides, Inc. — 1-800-521-RAFT or 406-387-5555 or www.glacierguides.com, day hikes and backpacking, May through October
Sun Tours — 1-800-786-9220 or 406-226-9220 or www.glaciersuntours.com, road-based tours highlighting Blackfeet culture and history, May 15 through Oct. 15
Swan Mountain Outfitters — 1-877-888-5557 or www.swanmountainoutfitters.com/glacier, horseback rides; Apgar, May 26 through Sept. 3; Lake McDonald, June 2 through Sept. 30; Many Glacier, June 16 through Sept. 16
Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruises, Ltd. — 403-859-2362 or www.watertoncruise.com, Waterton Lake boat tours; Goat Haunt Landing, June 2 through Sept. 23
For general Glacier National Park information, visit online at www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm or call 406-888-7800.
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