Glacier National Park News
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Bicyclist Rescued in Glacier National Park
June 15, 2022 | 3:03 pm
Glacier National Park dispatch was notified that a 25-year-old male bicyclist had activated his GPS tracking device to signal for help in the North Fork area of the park. Alex Minge of Riverton, WY was participating in the Tour Divide 2022 bikepacking race that spans from Canada to New Mexico when he wrecked his bicycle, lost his way trying got get back and encountered flood waters in the Kishenehn Drainage.
“Weed Warriors” Needed to Target Invasive Species
June 14, 2022 | 9:54 am
The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the Annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 19, 2022. The event will take place from 10 am to 3 pm in West Glacier.
Local Man Falls on Mt. Brown Climb
June 8, 2022 | 3:38 pm
At approximately 3 pm on Tuesday, June 7, Glacier National Park dispatch received a missing person notification from a concerned friend who lost contact with his climbing partner, 19-year-old Winslow Nichols of Columbia Falls, MT. The two men planned to hike and climb Mt. Brown together and became separated.
GNP Vehicle Reservations Required Starting May 27
May 24, 2022 | 3:20 pm
Glacier National Park reminds visitors that vehicle reservations are required for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor and the North Fork area of the park starting May 27 through September 11, 2022. A vehicle reservation is only needed from the east side at Rising Sun when the Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open for the season.
Dave Roemer Selected as Superintendent of Glacier National Park
May 11, 2022 | 11:50 am
National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of David (Dave) Roemer as superintendent of Glacier National Park. In this position, he will provide oversight of the staff and resources needed to manage the over one million acres that make up the park. Roemer will begin working at Glacier in early July.
Glacier National Park Hiring for the 2022 Season
April 28, 2022 | 3:53 pm
Glacier National Park in partnership with LC Staffing is seeking candidates to fill support positions for Glacier National Park’s free shuttle system that operates on the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. In addition, there are various other hiring and volunteer opportunities in the park this season.
Glacier National Park Spring Operations for 2022
April 15, 2022 | 4:38 pm
The weather is changing, wildlife is emerging, and Glacier National Park staff is gearing up for the season. While full park operations are still a couple of months off, visitors will see increasing recreational opportunities throughout the months of April and May.
Lake McDonald Utility Project Begins June 1
April 7, 2022 | 4:38 pm
Glacier National Park announces that the Lake McDonald utilities construction project is set to begin June 1 at 10 pm.
Vehicle Reservations for Glacier National Park Go Online March 2 at 8 am MST
February 4, 2022 | 3:45 pm
Vehicle Reservations for Glacier National Park Go Online March 2 at 8 am MST
Glacier National Park’s Comprehensive Telecommunications Plan Approved
January 5, 2022 | 11:55 am
The plan will improve park telecommunications systems and establish conditions and parameters for commercial cell and internet coverage.