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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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19 September 2025

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.

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