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27 October 2025

A group of hikers stands on a small wooden dock, overlooking the clear, calm waters of Lake Eibsee and the dark pine forests of the surrounding circular trail, set against a bright, cloudy sky in Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on October 26, 2025.

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#12914525

27 October 2025

A Bergwacht Grainau mountain rescue vehicle parks on a forest track at Eibsee in Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on October 26, 2025. The off-road pickup serves alpine search-and-rescue operations and displays the emergency number 112.

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#12770586

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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#12770587

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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#12770588

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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#12770589

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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#12770591

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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#12770592

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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#12770594

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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#12770596

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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#12770597

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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#12770599

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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#12770600

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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#12771225

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771226

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771227

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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