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THE GRAND LODGES
Montana: Lake McDonald Lodge, 1913

The Lake McDonald Lodge, Glacier National Park Go Down Go Back
The Lake McDonald Lodge is within Glacier National Park located on the southeast shore of Lake McDonald. The lodge is a three and a half story structure with the foundation and first floor walls built from stone and a wood-frame superstructure.
The lobby spans a large, open space that extends to the third floor, has a massive fireplace and has a concrete floor scored in a flagstone pattern with messages in several Indian languages inscribed into it.
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0621.0649) The Grand Lodges, The Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald Lodge Information:
Year Open: 1913
Architect: Kirtland Cutter
Type Construction: Swiss Chalet Rustic
Stone, log and wood frame Rustic
Location:
Coordinates: 48.6173286, -113.8789488
Elevation: 3183 feet
Address: 288 Lake McDonald Lodge Loop, West Glacier, MT 59936
Park Entrance Fee: Adult: $20.00, Vehicle: $35.00, Children under 16: Free
Winter rates apply: 01 November to 30 April
Access, Military, Senior pass holders enter free
Lodge is located inside of National Park

The 2020 Journey, Lake McDonald Lodge Go Down Go Up
Closed to Non Customers
Upon arriving, I walk up to the lodge and there is a bell person at a desk outside who tells me that the public is not allowed in the lodge unless they are staying in one of the rooms. This is so due to the current pandemic, but at least it is open for customers.
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
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The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
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The 2013 Journey, Lake McDonald Lodge Go Down Go Up
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
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The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0620.2054) The Lake McDonald Lodge Lobby Decor
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0620.2035) The Lake McDonald Lodge Boat Dock
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0620.2059) The Lake McDonald Lodge Restaurant
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0621.0650) The Lake McDonald Lodge Red Bus
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0623.0848) The Lake McDonald Lodge Cottages
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0623.0857) The Lake McDonald Lodge Lobby
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0623.0859) The Lake McDonald Lodge Lobby
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0623.0903) The Lake McDonald Lodge Lobby
The Grand Lodges
The Lake McDonald Lodge
(m4grand-05-2013-0623.0930) The Lake McDonald Lodge Walking Trail

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