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Articles with the Tag: Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park announces plans for 2022 ticket system Glacier National Park announces plans for 2022 ticket system

News from Gina Kerzman / U.S. National Park Service WEST GLACIER – Visitors to Glacier National Park in 2022 can expect to use a ticket system to access portions of the park from May 27 through Sept. 11.    This will be the second year of the pilot ticket system in the park, designed ...

Going-to-the-Sun Road closes early for season Going-to-the-Sun Road closes early for season

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Due to continued winter weather, the alpine sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will remain closed for the season. Currently, visitors can drive 15.5 miles from the west entrance to Avalanche Creek, and 13.5 miles from the S...

Missing Richmond woman found in Glacier National Park 

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — The body of a recently missing Richmond, Virginia, woman was located in Glacier National Park on Sept. 5   Jennifer Coleman, who was reported missing Wednesday, Sept. 1, was found deceased in a steep and rocky area near the Continental Divide....

Waterton-Glacier Peace Park announces second virtual science, history week  Waterton-Glacier Peace Park announces second virtual science, history week 

News from Glacier National Park  GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is hosting a second virtual Science and History Week live webinar series Sept. 13 to 16 at noon.   Parks Canada and the National Park Service have together hosted an annual Science and H...

Glacier achieves full certification as International Dark Sky Park  Glacier achieves full certification as International Dark Sky Park 

News from Glacier National Park GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — Glacier National Park is proud to announce that they have received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park, after meeting the International Dark Sky Association outdoor lighting requirements.   Glacier has installed dark ...

Glacier Park visitation statistics show increase

News from Glacier National Park   GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — The park hosted 170,277 visitors in May 2021. This year is the park’s highest visitation year-to-date through May on record.     May 2020 cannot be used as a good year-to-year comparison due to the park being closed u...

Glacier Park visitors should be prepared for crowds, changing conditions Glacier Park visitors should be prepared for crowds, changing conditions

News from Glacier National Park  More locations and services in Glacier National Park are gradually opening as summer gets closer. Glacier National Park is offering additional services and visitor opportunities as the summer season approaches.  The new Going to the Sun Road ticketed entry r...

Glacier announces 2021 Artists-in-Residence, calls for artists  

News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park’s 2021 Artist-in-Residence program will host Brad Einstein, Kyle Niemer, and Imma Barrera. Brad Einstein and Kyle Niemer (June 1– June 29)   Brad Einstein and Kyle Niemer are self-described “natural comedians.” The...

Glacier National Park announces ticket-to-ride shuttle service Glacier National Park announces ticket-to-ride shuttle service

News from Glacier National Park  GLACIER PARK — Shuttle services at Glacier National Park will be available to visitors this year after not operating due to COVID-19 restrictions during the 2020 season.  Shuttles will be running from July 1 through Labor Day weekend with limited capac...

Access to east side of Glacier National Park reopens Access to east side of Glacier National Park reopens

News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park announced access to the east side of the park reopened on March 18 at Two Medicine, Cut Bank and St. Mary for foot traffic, skis and snowshoes. Regular winter closures remain in place. Chief Mountain Road will remain closed at the park boundary until...


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