The view from Apgar Mountain provides an opportunity to share views of the North Fork area of the park. Once a draw for homesteaders, historic old cabins dot the landscape north of the Polebridge Ranger Station. In the 1980s wolves migrated back into this area from Canada, reestablishing packs that had not lived in the park for over 50 years. More recently fires have occurred frequently and in 2003 the large Robert Fire left its mark on the view before you. Notice the spotty nature of the fire with burned and unburned forest mixed together. This diversity of habitat provides ideal conditions for a number of species and is one of the trademark qualities of the North Fork section of Glacier National Park.

This view from the porch of the Visitor Center in Apgar provides a glimpse into the human side of things here in the park. There isn't much going on this time of year. The visitor center is open on weekends only until April. If the flag is up then is must be Saturday or Sunday. Other days look for the occasional deer or cross country skier or maybe a bus full of kids on a school field trip.

We have had some questions about the lights on Eddie's Campstore. They didn't forget and leave the OPEN sign on all winter, they are actually open some days. If the sign is on, the store is open.

To many visitors to the park, this view is their first introduction to the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. This iconic view from Apgar, at the foot of Lake McDonald, really shows what Glacier is all about...big glacially carved lakes, vast wild views of the high peaks along the Continental Divide, and the ever-changing forests that blanket much of the lower elevations. It's no wonder that for many people when they think of Glacier, they think of this view.

Many Web visitors ask about the boat and orange buoy in the view and the necessity for them to be there. The boat and buoy is used by our boat concessioner to support the boating rental operation.

This view from Park Headquarters was the first webcam view that we offered. Initially it was just the testing place for the camera until we could come up with a better location. Many people became attached to the view and it has become a favorite of many of our website viewers. Look for plows moving snow in the winter and falling snow piling up on the picnic tables. When the snow is decent for packing, a snowman or two usually makes an appearance.

This view from the St. Mary Visitor Center looks out across flower-filled meadows to the majestic peaks surrounding St. Mary Lake. The large central peak in the view is Red Eagle Mountain. Just out of view and to the left would be the St. Mary Entrance Station. On the right is the self-service entrance kiosk. Occasionally there will be people in cars parked there paying their fees. In the summer the cars of park visitors, just entering the park, are often seen. In the winter, on cold snowy mornings, look for herds of elk in the meadows.

Our pair of Osprey returned right on time early this spring but soon after the male of the pair died when he flew into some nearby power lines. The female stayed close by the nest for about a week and has since moved on. We are seeing a new pair in the nest from time to time but it was too late in the year for them to attempt to raise young. We will have to hope for a better result next year.

Thanks to Glacier Electric for placing the pole here for the osprey. The pole allows them to nest without building on the power transformers on a nearby power pole.

CURRENTLY OUT OF ORDER

This area was once the hub of activity for the park, but the building of the Going-to-the-Sun Road pushed most activity further north. That's probably an OK thing for most visitors to this, now quieter, section of Glacier. As you can see the scenery is still as spectacular as ever.

The Goat Haunt cam is scheduled to end service on October 7, 2011.

It is powered by hydro power and operates when the station is open during the summer season. During the winter, the station is not staffed and the hydro power is shut down.