Glacier National Park is full of famous landmarks. Between the iconic Lake McDonald and the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road, the park is home to some of the most recognizable spots in the state. But unless you’ve explored Glacier to the fullest, you may not be aware of the Ptarmigan Tunnel… but it’s a hidden gem you won’t want to miss.
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Breaking through the mountain took about three months, with workers using steel jackhammers to drill from either side of the tunnel.
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