Glacier National Park

Wildfire Prompts Additional Evacuations At Glacier National Park

Additional evacuations were ordered Sunday at Glacier National Park as the Howe Ridge Fire made runs into dead timber and the weather forecast was predicting gusting winds that could further hamper firefighting efforts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 19th, 2018 12:22pm

Lake McDonald Lodge At Glacier National Park To End Season Early Again

For the second straight year the Lake McDonald Lodge at Glacier National Park is closing early for the season due to a wildfire.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2018 8:01pm

Glacier National Park Fire At 2,500 Acres, At Least A Dozen Structures Lost

A dozen or more structures, including a number of private summer homes, have been destroyed by a wildfire at Glacier National Park, where moderating weather Tuesday was coming to the aid of firefighters battling the blaze.

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2018 12:02pm

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UDPATE: Structures Lost, More Than 150 Evacuated From Rooms, Campgrounds In Glacier National Park

A wildfire season that has touched national parks from Wyoming to Hawaii swept into Glacier National Park during the weekend as lightning sparked three fires, including one that forced the nighttime evacuation of the Lake McDonald Lodge complex and a nearby campground and claimed an undetermined number of structures.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2018 1:06pm

Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of Lake McDonald Complex At Glacier National Park

Gusting winds and dry forest conditions sped the growth of a wildfire in Glacier National Park late Sunday, prompting the evacuation of the Lake McDonald Complex as well as the Avalanche Creek Campground.

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By NPT Staff - August 12th, 2018 11:35pm

Essay | The Last Train To Grand Canyon: How Amtrak Fails The National Parks—And America

Once upon a time, passenger trains were the transportation lifeblood of the country. Along the way, they carried countless visitors to Western national parks. Once again Congress' mettle for supporting passenger rail traffic -- Amtrak -- is being tested, and historian Alfred Runte makes an argument for supporting passenger trains.

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By Alfred Runte - August 9th, 2018 6:33pm

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Traveler Special Report: Maintenance Backlog Crippling To National Park Roads And Bridges

Crumbling roads and bridges in a steady state of decay can be found around the National Park System as maintenance issues go years without significant attention.

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By Rita Beamish - November 2nd, 2018 8:56am

Man Who Challenged Yellowstone Bison Arrested At Glacier National Park

A man who taunted a bison in Yellowstone National Park, beating his chest and waving his arms at the animal, was arrested in Glacier National Park for harassing wildlife.

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By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2018 3:13pm

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Idaho Teen Swept To His Death In 100-Foot Fall At Glacier National Park

A 15-year-old Idaho boy was swept to his death in a fall of about 100 feet after he slipped into Haystack Creek as it flowed beneath Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2018 1:01pm

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Glacier National Park's Many Glacier Road Undergoing Evaluation And Rehabilitation

Need proof of the maintenance backlog in the National Park System? Drive the Many Glacier Road in Glacier National Park in Montana. Just drive slowly so you can dodge the dips and potholes.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2018 1:15am

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