Glacier National Park News
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Going-to-the-Sun Road projected to open Monday, June 16
June 12, 2025 | 12:52 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 12, 2025] – The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16, for the 2025 summer season.
Two Black Bears Involved in Separate Food Related Conflicts
June 10, 2025 | 12:48 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 10, 2025] – Glacier National Park officials remind visitors to always keep food and other attractants away from bears, after two black bears obtained human food.
Next Day Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations available June 12
June 9, 2025 | 8:40 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 9, 2025] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that next day timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting June 12, 2025, at 7 pm Mountain Time.
Visitor Fatality in West Glacier
June 6, 2025 | 2:43 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 6, 2025] – At approximately 9:56 PM on Wednesday, June 4, Glacier National Park dispatch received a report of an individual with severe injuries near Avalanche Campground. Park Rangers responded and provided medical aid on the individual. Three Rivers ambulance and ALERT were also dispatched to the scene. The individual was declared deceased on scene. No additional information is available at this time.
NPS solicits proposals for backcountry lodging, food and beverage services for Granite Park and Sperry Chalets
May 23, 2025 | 2:43 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 23, 2025] – The National Park Service has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of a concession contract to provide backcountry lodging, food and beverage, and other services at Granite Park and Sperry Chalets within Glacier National Park.
Glacier Park releases details on 2025 Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle
May 16, 2025 | 12:00 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 16, 2025] – Glacier National Park is temporarily offering a Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle as a way for day hikers to access Many Glacier Valley from July 1, 2025 to September 21, 2025 during construction in the Swiftcurrent area.
Glacier Park updates for Mother’s Day weekend
May 8, 2025 | 2:10 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 8, 2025] – Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open to vehicle traffic to Avalanche Campground starting Saturday, May 10, 2025, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The park’s road crew is still clearing snow farther up the road and, as of Wednesday afternoon, were working between Triple Arches and Rim Rock. The entire road typically does not open until sometime in mid to late June.
Glacier National Park Taking Comments on Multiple Utility Projects
March 6, 2025 | 1:21 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 6, 2025] – Glacier National Park is beginning civic engagement for proposed water and wastewater system improvements at the St. Mary, Two Medicine, Logan Pass, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Many Glacier Hotel developed areas, and at Granite Park Chalet. Existing water and wastewater systems in these areas provide service to the most visited places in the park, but are outdated and deteriorating, requiring continuous, costly maintenance.
Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment available for public input
February 10, 2025 | 12:30 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 10, 2025] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the park’s proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP). The EA is available for public review and comment until March 12 online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FMP2024.
Timed Entry Vehicle Reservations open February 13
February 7, 2025 | 10:42 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 7, 2025] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 am Mountain Time.