Glacier National Park

Avalanche Danger At Glacier National Park In Wake Of Stunning Storm

Heavy snowfall in Glacier National Park this week has heightened avalanche danger along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and prompted officials to limit access to the road, which has yet to be cleared from end-to-end from winter's snows.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2014 5:23pm

Black Bear Put Down In Glacier National Park For Breaking Into House, Rummaging For Food

A black bear at Glacier National Park that developed a habit of searching out human food, in one case breaking into a house, has been put down by rangers.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2014 2:15pm

Glacier National Park Reeling From Wintry Storm, Evacuations Being Considered

A powerful winter storm has forced closure of many facilities and areas in Glacier National Park in Montana, and park officials Wednesday were developing evacuation plans for some areas of the park if conditions worsen.

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By NPT Staff - June 18th, 2014 3:06pm

Wintry Conditions Returning To Glacier National Park

Though the calendar says mid-June, winter is returning to Glacier National Park in Montana, where the high country could get up to 2 feet of snow in the coming days, prompting park officials to warn visitors of challenging conditions.

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By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2014 7:20pm

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Mountain Goat Studies Continuing At Glacier National Park

Stylish collars and perhaps a splash of paint will mark some mountain goats this summer at Glacier National Park in Montana, where an ongoing study of the animals is moving into its second year.

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By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2014 3:15am

Grizzly Apparently Falls To Its Death In Glacier National Park

A young grizzly bear apparently fell to its death in Glacier National Park, where it was found on the Going-to-the-Sun Road by maintenance workers.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2014 1:09pm

Glacier National Park Will Have Limited Facilities For Memorial Day Weekend

Winter doesn't easily let go in places such as Glacier National Park in northern Montana, and while the park will be open for visitors on Memorial Day weekend, not all facilities will be open and hiking conditions could be dicey.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2014 3:15am

Glacial Reflections

Snow levels can vary greatly in Glacier National Park throughout the year. While near the park's roof drifts are deep, here at Avalanche Lake there's comparatively little snowcover. Jane Timmerman came away with this photo on May 14.

Jane Timmerman

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2014 9:50am

Glacier National Park Releases 2014 Schedule For Concessions Operations

The 2014 operating dates for concessioners within Glacier National Park are scheduled. These concessioners, who work under contract within Glacier National Park, provide visitor services including lodging, food service, retail shops, tours, transportation, horseback riding, guided day hikes and backpacking trips, boat tours and small boat rentals. Services are listed in alphabetical order.

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By NPT Staff - May 16th, 2014 2:15am

Some Spring Safety Tips For Visitors To National Parks In The Rocky Mountains

Spring can come slowly in the national parks in the Rocky Mountains, as evidenced by the many weeks it takes to open Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. And that slow transition of seasons requires you to keep your wits about you if visiting the parks in this season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2014 3:10am

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