About Us

Hiker stands on rock cliff with mountain range in background.

NPS/Bill Hayden

Like other National Park Service Research Learning Centers, the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) is dedicated to making parks more accessible to researchers and research results more accessible to staff, managers, and visitors. The CCRLC represents three national park units in our region as well as Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. We are also fortunate to work with a variety of partners to increase research and science literacy in the Crown of the Continent. Visit our Parks & Partner page to learn more about these groups.

The mission of the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center is to promote research and scientific understanding within the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. Our focus includes research assistance, sharing scientific research, and education opportunities.

Meet the Staff

Find out who we are and what we do!

CCRLC Facilities

Learn more about our residential and office facilities.

Last updated: November 7, 2016