Glacier National Park

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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On the Border: Two Countries, Two Great Parks

Many people visiting Glacier National Park in Montana don't realize that it has a twin sister just across the Canadian border: Waterton Lakes National Park. This autumn, take some time to explore The Crown of the Continent - these high peaks, deep valleys, and very long lakes.

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By Patrick Cone - August 27th, 2015 3:00am

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Mountain Goat Studies Continuing At Glacier National Park

If you've been to Glacier National Park, and spent time in the Logan Pass area, you just might have had an impact on the mountain goats that hang out there, and not necessarily a good one.

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

Photography In The National Parks: Your Armchair Guide To Glacier National Park – Part 2: Syeh Bend To The Saint Mary Entrance

Following upon the heels of her Part 1 article, photographer Rebecca Latson continues her photographic tour of Glacier National Park, with tips on how to get the best from your camera at the view areas along Going-To-The-Sun Road from Logan Pass to the Saint Mary Entrance of the park.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 12th, 2015 8:33am

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Parks Canada, National Park Service Collaborate To Fight Fire In Glacier National Park

A fire started by lightning strikes near Goat Haunt on the northern boundary of Glacier National Park was being battled by both National Park Service and Parks Canada crews.

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By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2015 12:18pm

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Glacier National Park's Thompson Fire Approaching 15,000 Acres

With rugged, remote terrain limiting firefighting efforts to aerial water drops, the Thompson Fire in Glacier National Park has expanded to nearly 15,000 acres, with more growth expected.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2015 9:24am

UPDATED: Thompson Fire In Glacier National Park Hard To Battle

A wisp of smoke spotted by a backcountry lookout in Glacier National Park has blossomed into a nearly 2,000-acre wildfire burning in thick stands of timber on a rugged landscape that so far has precluded the use of ground crews to battle the flames.

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By NPT Staff - August 11th, 2015 6:03pm

Glacier National Park Enjoying High Visitation Despite Wild Fire

While the Reynolds Creek wildfire might have slowed visitation to Glacier National Park in recent weeks, the park has seen a double-digit increase in visitors compared to year-ago figures.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 7th, 2015 2:30am

Slow Progress On Wildfire In Glacier National Park

A rugged landscape, ample fuels, and poor firefighting weather conditions are making it tough for crews to make much headway on the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park, which continues to keep the Going-to-the-Sun Road closed from the St. Mary Campground on the park's eastern boundary to Logan Pass.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2015 9:35am

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