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Lake McDonald Lodge Complex is located inside Glacier National Park on the GoingtotheSun Road approximately eleven miles inside the west entrance to the parkbrbrbrbrBuilt in 1914 by furrier John Lewis Lake McDonald Lodge is one of the finest remaining examples of a Swisschalet style hotel The lodge has a rustic architecture with clipped gable roofs balconies and jigsaw details The interior of the lodge is decorated with Lewiss hunting trophies and as legend has it pictographs that were drawn by Western artist Charlie Russell In the early days guests came by boat and the original entrance of the lodge faced the lake Today almost all of the guests arrive by car thus the back of the lodge has been changed to greet the modern travelerbrbrbrbrAfter a good nights sleep you might want to enjoy one of the many activities that are available near the lodge Take a boat tour on the lake or sign up for a fishing lesson If you are ready for an adventure there are horseback riding outfitters who are equipped to take you on pack trips of various lengths If you would like to explore the Lake McDonald area on your own there are several hiking trailheads nearby Avalanche Creek and Mount Brown Lookout trailheads are easy to access from the lodgebrbrbrbrLake McDonald Lodge offers 100 rooms with lodge motel and cabin accommodations You will also find a general store restaurant gift shop and lounge within the complex
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