Glacier Park
What's happening in Glacier Park today? For information and details regarding Glacier Park and featured stories about the area, see our articles below.
Glacier looks to have transportation plan done by 2026
Glacier National Park hopes to have a long-term transportation/visitation plan by winter 2026, park officials said…
Woman's death ruled accidental
The death of the 28-year-old Kalispell woman recovered March 14 near the head of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park was declared accidental, the Flathead County Coroner’s Office said March 19.
Woman's body found at head of Lake McDonald
The body of a 28-year-old Kalispell woman was recovered March 14 near the head of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park after it was spotted by personnel in a…
Glacier Park looks at creating dark sky preserve
On a clear winter night in Glacier National Park, even when the moon is new, there’s enough starlight to see by.
Concession contract deadline extended again
The National Park Service extended the deadline a second and final time for submitting a proposal for a concession contract at Glacier National Park.
Amended Glacier Park contract preserves buses
The National Park Service amended its Glacier National Park concessions contract last week to preserve the Red Bus fleet. It also extended the deadline for pro…
Conservancy announces four more Park grants
The Glacier National Park Conservancy’s board of trustees recently awarded four grants totalling $30,000 for projects in Glacier National Park.
Cuts could delay Sun Road opening
Last summer, local businesses praised the National Park Service for the timely opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, saying it boosted their bottom line. This …
Columbia Falls native pens wildflower app
A Columbia Falls native and botanist has developed a new wildflower identification app for Glacier National Park and surrounding wildlands.
Park receives $250,000 for two buses
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood flew across the country Monday to announce that Glacier National Park had received a $250,000 grant to replace two bus…
Glacier Park nonprofit sees more needs
Montana Sen. Jon Tester said he doesn’t expect automatic federal budget sequestration to go through next month. He likened it to taking a “chainsaw” to the fed…
Ace Powell painting returns to Montana
A large landscape painting of Glacier National Park that resided in Ohio for half a century could soon be hanging in Lake McDonald Lodge, thanks to the efforts…
Park proposes fee hike at Many Glacier Campground
Glacier National Park is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase nightly fees and allow some reservations at Many Glacier Campground. The goal is to provide an opportunity for visitors to plan their trip …
Glacier Park could see a hefty budget cut
Glacier National Park could see an across-the-board budget cut of $682,000 this year if federal budget sequestration goes through. According to internal Nation…
Trap catches lion and Park employee
A mountain lion and a Glacier National Park employee were recently caught in a trap set for wolves just outside the Park’s southwestern boundary.
Park OK's St. Mary tower upgrade
An environmental analysis and review process for a proposed microwave radio antenna tower in the St. Mary area of Glacier National Park has been completed and a decision to upgrade the existing infrastructure has b…