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Glacier Journal

COVID-19

Partners in Prevention

The Blackfeet Nation enacted strict virus control measures that included cutting off access to the park’s east side, a decision that kept infection rates low on the reservation and won support from park leaders

Wildlife

The Bear Necessities

How to avoid conflicts with bears on your outdoor adventures and reduce harmful impacts to an iconic species

Glacier Park

Chalet Stories

Two of Glacier National Park’s original eight chalets still exist, surviving harsh winters and summer blazes, and offer iconic destinations to hike and stay, if you can swing a reservation

Summer Preview

The River Rundown

A guide for the Flathead Valley’s rivers just outside of Glacier National Park.

Environment

Reading Between the Lines

USGS scientist gleans data from tree rings to date and predict large-magnitude avalanche events in and around Glacier National Park; findings show climate warming can contribute to future avalanche hazards

Summer Preview

Regional Attractions

A guide to activities on the outskirts of Glacier National Park and beyond

Summer Preview

Planning a Trip to Glacier

Officials predict 2021 could be the busiest summer in the 111-year history of the park, so prepare to be patient, have some backups in mind and soak in the sights while you wait in line

Glacier Park

On the Road to a Record Year

As Glacier National Park braces for what experts anticipate may be the busiest summer on record, administrators are introducing new tools to navigate a complex set of challenges