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Articles with the Tag: Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park launches Headwaters podcast Glacier National Park launches Headwaters podcast

News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park, in partnership with the Glacier National Park Conservancy, is proud to present the launch of Headwaters podcast.   “This is exactly the kind of innovative project that is going to drive the future of connectivity between the park and t...

Glacier National Park reports increase in October visitation Glacier National Park reports increase in October visitation

News from Glacier National Park  MONTANA — Glacier National Park officials report a 60 percent increase in visitation numbers for October from the previous year.   Some 125,544 visitors entered the park in October compared to 78,408 in October 2019. The average number of visitors in O...

Glacier National Park decides not to implement ticketed entry

News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – After careful consideration, discussion, and with input from park staff, local businesses, and parks already implementing similar systems, Glacier National Park officials have decided not to implement the proposed temporary ticketed vehicle entry.   ...

Man dies after falling in GNP, fires under investigation

News from Glacier National Park  MONTANA – A climbing accident resulted in a fatality when a 20-year-old male fell from a ridge known as the Dragon’s Tail in Glacier National Park on Tuesday, July 22. The Dragon’s Tail is a steep, off-trail climbing route southwest of Mount Rey...

Going-to-the-Sun Road
partially opens

 News from Glacier National Park MONTANA — In keeping with Glacier National Park’s adaptive operations recovery, the Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to motorized vehicles from the west entrance to Logan Pass and as far as Rising Sun on July 13, pending any last-minute changes due to wea...

Glacier National Park continues adaptive operational recovery Glacier National Park continues adaptive operational recovery

News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park continues adaptive operational recovery as additional portions of the park became available on Monday, June 15. The west entrance gate is open daily until 4:30 p.m. Going-to-the-Sun Road is open. The restroom at the shuttle stop wi...

New study shows persistence of meltwater biodiversity despite glacier loss  New study shows persistence of meltwater biodiversity despite glacier loss 

UM News Service GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – Glaciers are retreating in Glacier National Park and across the globe due to climate change.  Researchers have long predicted that the shrinkage and disappearance of glaciers will reduce biodiversity in mountain ecosystems as species that live in hab...

Glacier National Park closed March 27 due to COVID-19 Glacier National Park closed March 27 due to COVID-19

News from Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from Flathead County, Glacier County, Blackfeet Nation and the State of Montana. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one...

Glacier National Park modifies operations

News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park announced modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.  As of  March 2...

Pursue art surrounded by an inspiring landscape

News from Glacier National Park  MONTANA – Artists are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Glacier National Park Artist-in-Residence Program. The application period will be open Nov. 6 to Jan. 6.  The Artist-in-Residence program offers artists focused time to creatively explore the park&...


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