Glacier National Park

You Can Feel It In The Air, See It In The Landscape

It was obvious in the reds and oranges flecking the forests, the crispness of the air, and even in the slow gait of the old bison. Summer's long gone in Yellowstone National Park, and winter isn't far off.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 7th, 2012 3:03am

Early Season Dusting

An early October snow cast Goose Island, Saint Mary Lake, and the surrounding mountains in Glacier National Park in a decidedly un-summer-like look.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2012 2:49pm

Glacier National Park Fund, Glacier Association To Merge

In a move intended to bolster their support and work in behalf of Glacier National Park, the Glacier National Park Fund and the Glacier Association have announced their intentions to merge into the Glacier National Park Conservancy as of January 1, 2013.

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By NPT Staff - October 3rd, 2012 3:03am

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Fish Barrier Installed In Glacier National Park To Block Non-Native Fish From Reaching Quartz Lakes

The Quartz Creek Fish Barrier Modification and Improvement Project in Glacier National Park was recently completed on Quartz Creek to prevent additional non-native fish from reaching Quartz Lake.

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By NPT Staff - September 26th, 2012 3:03am

Obama Administration Report Says "Sequestration" Would Cut $218 Million From NPS Budget

Unless Congress averts a staggering budget "sequestration" early next year the National Park System will be devastated by underfunding that could force the Park Service to shutter more than 100 parks, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 14th, 2012 4:36pm

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Body Of Hiker Gone Missing In Glacier National Park Found

The body of a 19-year-old Michigan man who failed to return from a rugged backcountry hike in Glacier National Park back in July has been found near Hidden Lake.

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By NPT Staff - September 14th, 2012 11:00am

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A View From The Overlook: Global Warming, Goat Haunt, And North America's Best Hike (Maybe)

Musing on climate change, International Peace Parks, and North America's best hike. Or maybe it's only Canada's best hike.

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By PJ Ryan - September 6th, 2012 12:12pm

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Concession Prospectus for Glacier National Park Coming Shortly

The National Park Service will soon issue a prospectus for the major concession contract in Glacier National Park. The prospectus will cover lodging, retail, transportation, and food & beverage services currently operated by Glacier Park, Inc.

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By David and Kay Scott - September 5th, 2012 3:00am

How Might The National Park System Fare Under A "President Romney"?

With Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, vague on details concerning his plans for reducing the federal deficit and shrinking government, speculation is running heavy, and it's not encouraging for the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2012 8:22am

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Forest Fires Leads To Closure Of Popular Avalanche Lake Trail In Glacier National Park

A forest fire has forced the closure of the Avalanche Lake Trail, a relatively short hike with an impressive payoff, in Glacier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - September 3rd, 2012 5:06pm

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