Glacier National Park

Oil Exploration Creeping Up To Glacier National Park's Border

While a big deal was made several years ago when the outgoing Bush administration moved to allow energy exploration on the doorstep of some national parks in Utah, relatively little has been heard about oil drilling on the Blackfoot Reservation next to Glacier National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 5th, 2012 3:00am

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Road Plowing In Glacier National Park Is Under Way

It's time for the annual pool: When will the snowplows open the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park end-to-end?

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2012 3:00am

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Study: Development Around National Parks Far Surpasses That In Other Parts Of The Country

Development and population density around units of the National Park System greatly outpaces that occurring around other parts of the country, according to a Montana State University study.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2012 3:00am

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App Review: Field Guide, Tips For Photographing The American Wilderness

In his first app for the iPad, national parks photographer Ian Shive explores how he captures the best expressions of the American wilderness and leaves you with some helpful tips that can help you hone your photographic skills.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2012 6:29pm

How To Bag A Reservation In A National Park Lodge

Although it can be quite difficult to get into a room at Old Faithful Inn, Many Glacier Hotel, Yosemite Lodge, and El Tovar during high season, there are ways to improve your chances of bagging a reservation at a national park lodge.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 25th, 2012 5:52am

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Visitors To Glacier National Park Warned To Stay Out Of Critical Winter Range For Wildlife

Though spring is breaking out across many parts of the country, in the northern Rockies winter is still the norm, and in Glacier National Park visitors are being urged to let wildlife enjoy their winter range through mid-May.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2012 3:00am

National Park Partners, Park Staff Meet At APPL Convention and Trade Show

The Association of Partners for Public Lands met in Las Vegas to share how best to support our national parks and forests. In this case, what goes on in Vegas gets brought home and discussed.

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By [email protected] - March 22nd, 2012 3:00am

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Mark Your Calendars: National Park Week Set For April 21-April 29

You can start planning: National Park Week will fall April 21-29 this year, with activities planned throughout the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2012 3:00am

Lodging In the Parks: Why There Are No Rooms At The Inn

Can't find a room in the national park inn of your choice? This story explains why that might be the case.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 18th, 2012 4:00am

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Shot Of Kayaker In Sequoia National Forest Judged Best In Federal Recreational Lands Photo Contest

A photo of a daredevil kayaker negotiating the Kern River in Sequoia National Forest received the grand prize in the National Park Foundation's Share the Experience photo contest, while a scenic from Glacier National Park was awarded first prize.

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By NPT Staff - March 7th, 2012 8:05am

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