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Sperry Chalet Glacier National Park
Views of the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Originally built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway, the backcountry lodge is gutted by the 2017 Sprague Fire, leaving only its stone walls standing. Following a major preservation and reconstruction project led by the National Park Service and partners, the chalet is fully rebuilt and reopened in 2020, restoring its role as one of the park's iconic high-alpine accommodations. The photos show the rugged stone exterior, surrounding mountain landscape, and interior spaces including the rustic dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, and communal areas where guests gather. Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the air during fire season, a reminder of the changing climate that continues to shape Glacier's wilderness. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12770569 |
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| Photographer | Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto |
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