Glacier National Park News
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Multiple Utility Projects Construction Update
September 10, 2025 | 11:46 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 10, 2025] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors of the Two Medicine Road closure that begins this fall and announces updates on other construction projects happening throughout the park.
Plumbed bathrooms at Logan Pass close for the year
August 29, 2025 | 1:23 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 29, 2025] – As stated previously, Glacier National Park is experiencing low water levels at Logan Pass. Due to ongoing water shortages, the park will close all plumbed bathrooms at Logan Pass earlier than scheduled for the 2025 season.
Fall on Highline Trail Results in Fatality
August 29, 2025 | 1:04 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 29, 2025] – On Wednesday, August 27, a woman hiking in a group on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, tripped and sustained fatal injuries from a fall. She has been identified as 73-year-old, Diane Bunker of Muscatine, Iowa.
Backcountry Hiker Injured by Bear in GNP
August 28, 2025 | 12:51 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 28, 2025] – A 34-year-old, female hiker was injured by a brown colored bear on Wednesday, at approximately 3:15 pm at Lake Janet in Glacier National Park.
GNP Announces Apgar Bike Path Reroute
August 27, 2025 | 1:52 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 27, 2025] – Glacier National Park announces a temporary reroute of the bike path between West Glacier and Apgar.
High water consumption and low water levels at Logan Pass create water shortages
August 22, 2025 | 5:06 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 22, 2025] – Logan Pass is currently experiencing low water levels. The water supply is insufficient to support the number of visitors the area receives daily. Due to the shortage, visitors may expect to see changes to the times plumbed toilets will be available.
GNP Invites Volunteers to 2025 Annual Hawk Watch Training
August 14, 2025 | 2:52 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 14, 2025] – Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 26 and September 22.
GNP Performs Wastewater Inspections on Commercial Private Properties
August 1, 2025 | 12:48 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 1, 2025] – Glacier National Park, in conjunction with the US Public Health Service and Flathead County Health Department, has completed water and wastewater system inspections on private properties with commercial eating, drinking, and lodging operations within the park. Inspections included wastewater dye tests on 10 properties to verify their safety and sanitation and confirm that wastewater is not degrading the park's natural resources. An NPS Fire Chief concurrently completed a fire and life safety inspection of each property to substantiate compliance with Montana Fire Code.
Fall on Mount Gould climbing route results in fatality
July 11, 2025 | 11:57 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 11, 2025] – A climbing accident resulted in a fatality when a 42-year-old man, Brian Astle of Provo, UT fell while descending a steep, off-trail climbing route from the west face of Mount Gould.
Glacier staff and park visitors rescue three people after falling into Avalanche Creek
July 8, 2025 | 1:46 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 8, 2025] – Three visitors fell into Avalanche Creek on Sunday. Shortly after 7 p.m. park dispatch received multiple satellite SOS reports stating that individuals had fallen into Avalanche Creek, and that CPR was being performed on two of the individuals.