More than 3.13 million people visited Glacier National Park in 2025, marking a 2.3% dip compared to a year earlier

Grazing permits granted to the conservation nonprofit as part of its prairie-rewilding initiative have been subject to years of criticism by cattle ranchers and Montana politicians

Proponents say the Flathead National Forest's proposal would reduce wildland fire risk and improve forest health in a critical infrastructure corridor along the Middle Fork Flathead River. Meanwhile, conservation organizations are pressing for more environmental review in a 67,536-acre project area that includes a Wild and Scenic-designated river and roadless lands.

Big cities are for visiting now, not moving back to

An atmospheric river last month deposited up to 36 inches of snow to the mountains, bringing the Flathead River basin snow water equivalent levels to 114% of normal by Jan. 9

A mechanical problem with the resort's main chairlift to the summit of Big Mountain brought operations to a standstill Friday morning. Between 150 and 200 guests were rope lifted to safety by 1:47 p.m.

According to state regulators, recent sampling results of the petroleum seeps first detected decades ago no longer exceed water quality standards for human health

Lion attacks have been so rare we’ve never treated them as much of a threat. This latest death may change that. 

In partnership with Flathead Land Trust, Doug and Carolyn Kohrs permanently conserved their land along the Stillwater River west of Whitefish, adding to an inventory of protected private parcels

Belton Chalets, Inc., also held the previous 10-year contract that expired Dec. 31

The 67,536-acre Granite Moccasin project area borders Glacier National Park and the Great Bear Wilderness, stretching about 40 miles along U.S. Highway 2 and the Middle Fork Flathead River. Forest officials say it is needed to reduce the risk of wildland fire.

As snow piles up around northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers of all stripes; Glacier Cyclery and Nordic is hosting a free ski waxing clinic Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown Whitefish shop.

The battle over corner crossings has been a long, disappointing slog

New year-to-date data shows 3,115,195 people visited the park during the first 11 months of 2025, which signals a 2.4% drop in visitation compared to the same period last year

I must admit, I occasionally dream of returning home permanently