Woman Swept Down McDonald Creek In Glacier National Park Dies
A Washington state woman who fell into McDonald Creek at Glacier National Park has died.
- By NPT Staff - July 14th, 2014 11:46am
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Preserving Natural Soundscapes In The National Parks
The National Park Service (NPS) Management Policy defines natural soundscapes as “the unimpaired sounds of nature”, something to be preserved, and cherished by those visiting the parks. Think of serene, trickling creeks, cheeping robins, chirping marmots and the lullaby of crickets when dusk sweeps over your favorite park. The NPS protects these natural and cultural sounds that affect the emotions, attitudes and memories of park visitors.
- By Carli Jones - July 13th, 2014 3:25am
Creature Feature: Wandering Wolverines
Is that a black bear cub? A badger? No, it’s a wolverine! Wolverines have distinct color patterns on their face, neck and chest making each individual animal unique, and are referred to as “skunk bears” by the Blackfeet Indians. Though their appearance leads most to believe them to be a relative of bears, they are the largest members of the weasel (mustelidae) family that exclusively live on land.
- By Carli Jones - July 11th, 2014 3:25am
Glacier Park, Inc. Announces Substantial Investment In The West Glacier Area
Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Arizona-based Viad Corporation, has announced it will make a substantial investment in the Glacier Park region by purchasing land and several businesses in the West Glacier and Apgar areas.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 3rd, 2014 4:25am
Going-To-The-Sun Road Expected To Be Open End-To-End This Weekend In Glacier National Park
Barring the unexpected -- a significant late June snowstorm -- the entire Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park in Montana should be open from West Glacier to St. Mary this coming holiday weekend.
Glacier National Park Park Recovering From Impacts Of Major Spring Storm
Getting roads, trails and other facilities ready for the summer season at Glacier National Park is always a challenge for the park staff, but a recent major storm dealt a serious setback to some of those efforts. After a number of closures last week, work has resumed on the popular Going-to-the-Sun road.
- By Jim Burnett - June 25th, 2014 3:25am
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2014 7:20pm
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