Glacier National Park to Host First Logan Pass Star Party of the Summer
The late night celestial celebration offers an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way, Ursa Major, and more
The late night celestial celebration offers an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way, Ursa Major, and more
The 125-year-old oil well — Montana's first — was abandoned soon after its establishment. After a recent survey detected leaking gases, the park has determined it needs to be plugged.
Hailed by western governors, including Montana's, as the most significant "reform" to grizzly management in a half-century, wildlife advocates called the decision to relax federal protections "reckless"
Whitefish Legacy Partners, the public trail system's nonprofit stewardship organization, will celebrate its new headquarters in the Beaver Lakes area with a grand opening on July 15
Facing a loss of party confidence and a groundswell of new party precinct members calling for his removal, Al "Doc" Olszewski said he will not seek another term as chairman of the Flathead County Republican Central Committee
The initial phase of the project, which closed July 7, secures public access to 34,610 acres of working forestland owned by Green Diamond Resource Company in Flathead and Sanders counties
Chemical analysis of ear bones reveals which tributaries bull trout originate in, helping biologists identify streams and habitat critical to the species' future
As Tagen Vine assumes the top leadership role with Glacier's fundraising partner, his record of community contributions in the Flathead Valley match the nonprofit Conservancy's legacy of supporting the park
In addition to the region’s extensive heritage, Highway 83 cuts through an area rich in wildlife and water recreation
Citing evidence that protection doesn't preclude timber management on the three forks of the Flathead River, American Rivers report aims to destigmatize Wild and Scenic designations
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will move forward with the first of a two-phase purchase that restricts development and protects access on 47,907 acres of working forest owned by Green Diamond Resource Company
The project proposes treatment in roadless areas, recommended wilderness and along a Wild and Scenic-designated segment of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Proponents say it is needed to reduce the risk of wildland fire and restore forest health.
A lawsuit challenging the West Reservoir Project accuses the federal agency of invoking emergency procedures instead of examining impacts of logging roads in grizzly bear and bull trout habitat
For the first time in five years, visitors can access all of Glacier National Park’s entrances without a vehicle reservation. But visitors will still have to navigate changes in 2026, including Logan Pass parking restrictions, a new reservation-only shuttle system, and construction-related closures. Here’s what to know.
Although snowpack across the state is largely below 50% of median for June 1, the Flathead and St. Mary basins are predicted to see 80% to 90% of normal streamflow
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