November 10, 2009
Glacier National Park Completes 2009 Bull Trout Spawning Surveys
Glacier National Park (Park) fisheries staff, along with federal, state and Tribal agency partners recently completed 2009 spawning ground surveys for bull trout within the park.
November 09, 2009
Glacier National Park Hosts Another "Brown Bag" Seminar
Learn about the fascinating insects that live in the streams and rivers of Glacier National Park.
November 05, 2009
Stimulus Funds to Provide for Additional Sun Road Work in 2010
Adjusted night work and daytime delays necessary for additional stimulus work on Sun Road in 2010
October 28, 2009
All Veterans, Military Personnel and Families Receive Free Admission on November 11
All National Park Service sites, including Glacier National Park, will offer free admission to veterans, current members of the U.S. armed forces, and their families on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
October 27, 2009
Public Scoping Comments Sought for Proposed Wildlife Viewing Plan in Many Glacier Valley
Officials at Glacier National Park are seeking comments to help in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for the development of a Wildlife Viewing Plan for the Many Glacier developed area.
October 09, 2009
Hunters Reminded that Hunting is Prohibited in Glacier National Park
With the opening of various hunting seasons, Glacier National Park officials remind hunters that NO hunting of any kind is permitted within the park.
October 02, 2009
Dormitory Relocations to Begin at Lake McDonald Lodge in October
Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI), a concessioner in Glacier National Park, has awarded contracts to Swank Enterprises of Kalispell, Mont., for the relocation of three dormitories, the construction of a new waterline and improved flood water detention areas near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park.
October 01, 2009
Brushing Crews Clean Up Roadsides on Sun Road and Camas Road This Fall
Trees and vegetation encroaching on the Going-to-the-Sun Road (Sun Road) corridor and limiting driver’s visibility are being trimmed this fall.
September 25, 2009
Glacier National Park Invites Students to Celebrate, Inspire, and Engage Through Art for a Postcard Contest
Glacier National Park’s Education Program and the Glacier Association are again sponsoring a postcard contest for K-12 students.
September 21, 2009
Delegation from World Heritage Committee Visits Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Experts will make recommendations on long-term protection of the Peace Park from external threats.
September 21, 2009
Glacier National Park Hosts Two "Brown Bag" Seminars Exploring the Region's Rich History
Free lunchtime seminars continue at Glacier National Park this fall.
September 17, 2009
Glacier to Waive Entrance Fees on National Public Lands Day, September 26
Glacier National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day by waiving entrance fees for all visitors, and providing volunteer opportunities in the park.
September 16, 2009
Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle System Sees Increase in Riders for 2009
Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road (Sun Road) shuttle system had an increase in riders during the 2009 season, its third in existence.
September 14, 2009
Prospectus Available to Provide Interpretive Boat Tours and Small Watercraft Rentals in Glacier National Park
All proposals must be received no later than November 9, 2009
September 11, 2009
Interactive Student Guide CD Garners Regional Award
Glacier National Park's Bill Hayden winner of NPS Intermountain Region’s 2009 Freeman Tilden Award
September 10, 2009
Alberta Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Accident in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park officials released the name of the man who died Wednesday, September 9, 2009, after his motorcycle left the road and he fell some 30 feet.
September 09, 2009
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Glacier National Park
Motorcyclist dies after bike leaves Sun Road near Wild Goose Island Overlook
September 04, 2009
Fall Going-to-the-Sun Road Work Schedule
Park remains open; West side Sun Road fall vehicle restrictions begin at midnight, September 20th
August 31, 2009
Glacier National Park Hosts "Brown Bag" Seminar
Come survey the park’s classic features with a review of the geologic processes which continue to create them during the brown bag lunch seminar Tuesday, September 8, 2009, Noon – 1 p.m., at the park Community Building, in West Glacier.
August 27, 2009
Glacier National Park Announces Fall 2009 Services
Officials at Glacier National Park remind park visitors that the park is open year-round and that most concessions, lodging and camping facilities will remain open well past Labor Day for the autumn season.
August 25, 2009
Darted Grizzly Bear Yearling Died From Internal Bleeding - Reissued
Yearling that died during recent tranquiliiiizing operation had lacerated jugular vein
August 25, 2009
Hiker Who Suffered Fatal Climbing Accident Was Retired Great Falls Doctor
Hiker who fell from Ahern Pass was Dr. William H. Labunetz, a 67-year-old retired neurologist from Great Falls, MT.
August 24, 2009
Darted Grizzly Bear Yearling Died From Internal Bleeding
A necropsy determined that the grizzly bear yearling that died after being darted by park rangers on Monday August 17, 2009, died from internal bleeding.
August 24, 2009
Glacier National Park Holds Native Plant Nursery Open House
Glacier National Park invites the public to an open house at the Native Plant Nursery, Tuesday August 25th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to experience the nursery’s new and improved facilities.
August 23, 2009
Hiker Who Suffered Fatal Climbing Accident Was From Great Falls
Glacier National Park officials are learning more about the loss of a park visitor Saturday, August 22, 2009. A 67-year-old male from Great Falls, MT, had been hiking with four others and had climbed Iceberg Notch earlier in the day.
August 22, 2009
Hiker in Glacier National Park Suffers Fatal Climbing Accident
Glacier National Park officials are saddened by the loss of a park visitor Saturday, August 22, 2009.
August 18, 2009
Grizzly Bear Killed 300 Yards from Occupied Oldman Lake Campground
True to her nickname, the “Oldman Lake Bear,” the female grizzly bear that park personnel have been tracking in recent days and her two yearling cubs were observed Monday afternoon, August 17 about 300 yards away from, and heading towards, the backcountry campground at Oldman Lake.
August 17, 2009
Project Scoping Underway for Assessment of Abandoned Mine Lands
Environmental assessment will be prepared for correcting health and safety hazards at abandoned mine lands in Glacier National Park.
August 13, 2009
Night Work Expanded on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Location of traffic delays moved to allow more night work
August 12, 2009
Park Bear Managers Taking Action to Ensure Public Safety
Female grizzly with five-year history of purposefully approaching humans poses safety risk
August 11, 2009
Glacier National Park Opens Gates for Third Fee Free Weekend
Glacier National Park is offering the final of three “Fee Free” weekends this summer as part of a National Park Service (NPS) program to encourage visits to national parks this year. This weekend, August 15 and 16, entrance fees will be waived.
August 10, 2009
Lake Trout Project on Quartz Lake Receives Final Approval
Large-scale netting operation to track and remove lake trout from Quartz Lake
August 06, 2009
Teenage Kayaker Doing Well After Lake McDonald Mishap
The family of the 13-year-old boy from St Paul, Minnesota, who was rescued Tuesday evening after his kayak overturned says he is doing well.
August 05, 2009
Successful Search and Rescue of Missing Kayaker
Glacier National Park is pleased to announce that a major search for a missing kayaker on Lake McDonald, a 13-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota resident, resulted in the successful rescue of the boy at about 6:15 PM on Tuesday, August 4th.
August 03, 2009
Picnic in the Park
As a kick off the official Glacier National Park 100th anniversary commemoration, the Glacier Centennial Program will host a “Picnic in the Park” on Sunday, August 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the lawns at Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier.
July 27, 2009
Invasive Plants of the Crown of the Continent Field Guide
A new tool has been produced by the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center in Glacier National Park to help stop the spread of invasive plant species. The Invasive Plants of the Crown of the Continent Field Guide is now available.
July 24, 2009
Public Invited to Sixth Annual Science and History Day
Officials from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park invite the public to Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on Thursday August 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., at the Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium in Glacier National Park.
July 23, 2009
Status of American Pika in Glacier National Park
What is cuter than a bug’s ear, builds haystacks, lives in the high country of Glacier National Park and may be an indicator of climate change in mountain environments? That would be the American Pika.
July 22, 2009
Night Work Begins on Going-to-the-Sun Road, and Two Contracts are Awarded
Visitors to Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road (Sun Road) will experience work related delays at night starting Monday, July 27.
July 21, 2009
This Year's Teacher to Ranger to Teacher from Evergreen Elementary in Kalispell, MT
Rachel Brockway joins the Glacier National Park staff this summer as part of the Teacher-to-Ranger-to-Teacher program. Brockway teaches second grade at Evergreen Elementary School.
July 20, 2009
Artists in Residence Focus on Traditional Skills and Outdoor Education
Officials at Glacier National Park welcome Tim Ryan and Dr. David Hsiung for this summer’s Artist-in-Residence Program.
July 17, 2009
"Native America Speaks" Program Offers Park Visitors Cultural Insight
Glacier National Park continues nearly thirty years of hosting a variety of educational programs about local Indian culture through its “Native America Speaks” (NAS) program this summer.
July 15, 2009
Glacier National Park offers another Fee Free Weekend
Glacier National Park is offering the second of three “Fee Free” weekends this summer as part of a National Park Service (NPS) program to encourage visits to national parks this summer. This weekend, July 18 and 19, entrance fees will be waived.
July 14, 2009
Glacier National Park Rangers Investigate Drowning
Glacier National Park officials are investigating a drowning at Swiftcurrent Lake on the park’s east side.
July 14, 2009
Glacier National Park Rangers Investigate Possible Drowning
Glacier National Park officials are investigating a possible drowning at Swiftcurrent Lake on the park’s east side
July 10, 2009
Logan Pass Improvement Plan Environmental Assessment Finalized
Glacier National Park officials announce that the environmental analysis and review process has been completed for proposed improvements at Logan Pass.
July 10, 2009
Inside North Fork Road to Reopen After Lengthy Rehabilitation Project
Glacier National Park officials announce the opening of the Inside North Fork Road to all traffic as of mid-morning Friday, July 10.
July 01, 2009
Commercial Vehicle Inspections to Take Place in Glacier National Park
With the assistance of the National Park Service, inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Montana Division, will be inspecting charter buses and other commercial motor vehicles in Glacier National Park July 13-16, 2009.
June 30, 2009
Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Service Begins July1
Visitors can travel historic Sun Road for free on optional shuttle system and other tour buses
June 26, 2009
Entire Going-to-the-Sun Road Now Open; Shuttle Service Begins July 1
Highline Trail temporarily closed for snow hazards; projected to open Friday, July 3
June 23, 2009
Entire Sun Road Projected to Open to Vehicles on Friday, June 26
West side Sun Road to open to Logan Pass on Thursday, June 25
June 19, 2009
Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Transit Partnership Provides Maintenance for Sun Road Shuttle and Six Shuttle Buses for Blackfeet Transit
Partnership between Montana Department of Transportation, Flathead County and Glacier National Park expands
June 19, 2009
Sun Road Vehicle Access Extended on West Side
While Logan Pass opening preparatios continue, west side of Sun Road opens to vehicle traffic to Big Bend
June 17, 2009
Lunchtime Seminars at Glacier National Park
Pree presentations hosted by park's Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center
June 08, 2009
Trail Runner Injured by Bear in Glacier National Park
Local runner injured on Lake McDonald Valley Trail
June 05, 2009
Facilities and Services Continue to Open at Glacier National Park
Plows nearing Logan Pass; More than 30 miles of Sun Road currently open for vehicle access
June 02, 2009
Park Proposes Large-Scale Removal of Lake Trout in Quartz Lake
Project includes improvements to existing fish barrier and a large-scale netting operation
May 28, 2009
2009 Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program Announced
Park seeks to engage public in research on wildlife and invasive plants
May 28, 2009
Black Bear Dies after Hazing Effort
Black bear accidentally shot during hazing
May 28, 2009
Glacier Officials Seek Information on Computer Thefts
Four computers stoled from Apgar Ranger Station
May 22, 2009
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Update for Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald Lodge to open Saturday; historic Red Buses start running Saturday
May 15, 2009
Assessment of Historic Avalanche on Going-to-the-Sun Road
January 2009 Class 5 avalanche not expected to affect spring opening
May 15, 2009
Spring Road and Visitor Services Update for May 16-17 Weekend
Two Medicine Road now open; east side Sun Road to open to Jackson Glacier Overlook on Saturday
May 12, 2009
Glacier National Park's 2009 Concessioner Operating Dates Announced
Parkwide concession services for 2009 season
May 08, 2009
Glacier National Park Spring Road and Campground Update for May 8th
Camas Road Now Open; Sun Road open to Avalanche and Rising Sun
April 30, 2009
Glacier National Park Road Status for Upcoming Weekend
East side roads begin to reopen after snowstorms; West side of Going-to-the-Sun Road to open as far as Avalanche Creek on May 2
April 17, 2009
Road Update for Glacier National Park
Parts of Sun Road open for vehicles; Two Medicine Road open to Running Eagle Falls - Many Glacier Road remains closed to vehicles; Camas Road will not be plowed
April 13, 2009
2009 Campgrounds Dates Announced for Glacier National Park
13 NPS Campgrounds offer a wide variety of experiences
April 09, 2009
Glacier National Park Offers Free Workshop
"Reconnecting Children with Nature" held on April 18
April 03, 2009
Apgar Transit Center Receives LEED Gold Certification
Environmentally sensitive design and construction includes landscaping, visitor education, transit
March 24, 2009
Glacier National Park Hosts 'Brown Bag' Seminar: What do bears really do in the woods?
What do bears really do in the woods?
March 24, 2009
Perennial Sign of Spring: First Bear Sighting in Glacier National Park
Visitors reminded to be aware for emerging bears and other natural hazards
March 24, 2009
Spring Construction on Avalanche Creek Section of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Road work to occur between mid-April and early June
March 23, 2009
Spring Plowing Gets Underway in Glacier National Park
Spring Sun Road vehicle access at Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook
March 06, 2009
Public Scoping Sought on Proposed Large-Scale Removal of Lake Trout in Glacier's Quartz Lake
Project would include improvements to existing fish barrier plus large-scale netting operations
February 10, 2009
Comments Sought on Proposed Logan Pass Improvements
Projects include new restroom, rehabilitation of existing restrooms, improved shuttle stop, installation of efficient power generation system
January 27, 2009
Jim Foster Selected as New Chief of Facility Management
Duties include oversight of parkwide maintenance and Going-to-the-Sun Road
January 14, 2009
Mt. Lion Hunters Prompt Search after Pursuing Hounds into Park Backcountry
Dog owner cited for having dogs in Glacier's backcountry
