Glacier National Park News
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Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment available for public input
February 10, 2025 | 12:30 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 10, 2025] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the park’s proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP). The EA is available for public review and comment until March 12 online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FMP2024.
Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations open February 13
February 7, 2025 | 10:42 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 7, 2025] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 am Mountain Time.
Glacier Park to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction
January 16, 2025 | 11:53 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 16, 2025] – Today, park officials announced that due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025.
First virtual meeting on improving visitor experiences at Glacier National Park scheduled for November 21 at 5 pm
November 20, 2024 | 3:36 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 20, 2024] – Glacier National Park reminds friends, neighbors and the visiting public that the first virtual meeting to hear from park staff regarding improving visitor experiences will be held on November 21 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
NPS Seeks Public Input to Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National Park
November 14, 2024 | 10:18 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 14, 2024] – Glacier National Park is seeking public input on the future of how visitors access and travel around the park, including the North Fork, Many Glacier, Two Medicine, and Going-to-the-Sun Road. The park is sharing initial ideas for addressing traffic congestion, visitor movement challenges, transportation, and related issues that affect visitor experience and park resources that will be used to inform a long-term plan. The public is invited to provide comments through January 6, 2025.
Glacier National Park announces a timed entry vehicle reservation pilot for 2025
November 7, 2024 | 1:00 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 7, 2024] – Glacier National Park will once again implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2025, from June 13 to September 28, 2025, for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork. Visitors can begin making advance reservations on February 12, 2025. Reservations will be required from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. As in previous years, visitors may enter reservation areas without a reservation before or after reservation hours.
Electric vehicle charger now available at Apgar Visitor Center
October 29, 2024 | 1:35 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [October 29, 2024] – Glacier National Park and Glacier National Park Conservancy this week announced a new level two electric vehicle charger available for public use in the Apgar Visitor Center parking lot. The new charger was installed and ready for use in late September 2024.
Section of Highline Trail remains closed after bear encounter
September 23, 2024 | 1:31 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 23, 2024] – A section of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park remains closed from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet after a visitor’s encounter with a bear on the morning of September 19. The trail will reopen once park rangers patrolling the area can determined that the bear is no longer in the area.
Public Invited to Mount Brown Hawk Watch Event
September 23, 2024 | 11:25 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 23, 2024] – Glacier National Park will host its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on October 5th from 11 am - 3 pm near Lake McDonald Lodge.
Section of Highline Trail closed due to bear encounter
September 19, 2024 | 3:23 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 19, 2024] – Glacier National Park rangers closed a section of Highline Trail this morning from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet due to a visitor’s encounter with a bear. The species of bear is still under investigation. The closure will remain in place until further notice.