Glacier National Park

Expect Some Traffic Delays In Glacier National Park This Fall

Road work in Glacier National Park this fall will lead to a number of traffic delays, but they shouldn't be longer than a half-hour, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2015 3:00am

Video Shows How Climate Change Is Impacting Glacier National Park

Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park in Montana is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 150 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Today, only 25 glaciers remain.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2015 2:30am

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Higher Entrance, Camping Fees Coming To Glacier National Park

It soon will be more pricey to enter, and camp, in Glacier National Park in Montana.

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By NPT Staff - September 17th, 2015 2:00am

Western Forest Fires Capturing Headlines, But Not As Big As You Might Think

The Rough Fire is closing in on Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, the Reynolds Creek Fire closed a portion of Glacier National Park's famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, and clouds of wood smoke from the Tenaya Fire have been a looming backdrop to Yosemite National Park's famous valley. And yet, recent fire history overall in the West has not matched historical trends in terms of fire frequency or severity, according to a new analysis.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2015 3:00am

Enhancing Your National Park Experience At A Dude Ranch

It was a beautiful late summer evening, and my family and I had spent the day hiking in Badlands National Park. As the setting sun cast a golden glow on the park’s signature peaks and plateaus, my family and I pulled into a nearby guest ranch, where we had booked a cabin for the night.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Bears Lead To Temporary Closure Of Glacier National Park's St. Mary Campground

Increased bear activity has led Glacier National Park officials to temporarily close the St. Mary Campground, located on the east side of the park. The campground has seen a recent increase in bears, creating a high potential for unpleasant encounters between humans and bruins.

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2015 2:30am

Stephen Mather's Ghost: Revisiting The Consensus For National Parks

For nearly a century, a popular story has linked the origins of the National Park Service to the genius of one man. In 1914, Stephen T. Mather, a self-made millionaire in the borax industry, visited Yosemite and Sequoia national parks. Finding both of them poorly managed he wrote Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane and complained. “Dear Steve,” Lane allegedly replied, “If you don’t like the way the national parks are being run, come on down to Washington and run them yourself.”

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By Alfred Runte - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Photography In The National Parks: Your Armchair Guide To Glacier National Park – Part 3: Many Glacier

If you've followed along with parts 1 and 2 of photographer Rebecca Latson's "armchair photo guide for Glacier National Park," you should be all set for Part 3, which takes the visitor to a number of scenic photo stops within the Many Glacier area of the park.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 1st, 2015 7:13am

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In The Right Place, At The Right Time To See WildlifeThis Fall

While all national parks have abundant wildlife throughout the year, fall is prime time. Birds and animals are on the move, preparing for winter, and courting. They’re busy and plentiful.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 8th, 2015 11:04am

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Wildfires Close U.S. 2 South Of Glacier National Park, Force Evacuation

Wildfires have tormented those in Glacier National Park this summer, and ongoing fires in and around the park have kept firefighters busy and led to the closure of U.S. Highway 2 that runs along the park's southern border, and forced the evacuation of Essex, Montana.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2015 10:18am

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