A September that drew 643,543 visits leaves the park less than 1% short of 2017's overall mark of 3.34 million, with the final quarter of the year still to come

The 2,307-acre Piper Creek Project is the first of several expected in the valley; a second, Quill Pig, is open for comment through Nov. 3

Advocates say a presumption of access on federal land could bolster a corner-crossing lawsuit, but state agencies still control most wildlife policy

Dogs understand far more about the hunt than they let on

The seasonal closure rounds out a summer of high visitation, but the snowy months ahead still promise opportunity for recreation

Two snowshoe hares in East Glacier tested positive for the disease. Park officials advise visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife.

Commissioner Ian Wargo’s amendments prompt FWP to commit to stakeholder meetings on lake trout suppression and Flathead Lake management

Federal wildlife officials and hunting groups say wolves in the Northern Rockies have recovered; conservation groups say the agency ignored historic range where wolves no longer live

I watched a video the other day of a pack of young wolves hunting a pair of pronghorn, and dang if they didn’t almost catch one

The alpine section closes at 7 p.m. Friday between Avalanche and Jackson Glacier Overlook as snow and a hard freeze move into the region

The park’s official fundraising partner outlines progress on supported projects and set goals for the year ahead

Snow levels are expected to drop to the valley floors by Sunday, and gusts could cause power outages and dock damage on Flathead and Swan lakes, the National Weather Service says

Decision clears way for work to begin immediately, without a full environmental impact statement

What I can’t imagine is having to grab a firearm whenever I wander out in the yard to make sure the thing that’s captured my barking dog’s attention isn’t something that requires a firearm in the first place