Glacier National Park News
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Glacier National Park Announces 2026 Summer Operations
February 18, 2026 | 1:13 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 18, 2026] – Glacier National Park today announced it will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, including early morning express routes. Beginning July 1, weather permitting, private vehicle parking at Logan Pass will be limited to three hours. Vehicle reservations will not be required anywhere in the park in 2026.
2026 Construction Updates in Glacier National Park
February 12, 2026 | 2:40 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 12, 2026] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors of current and upcoming construction projects happening in the park.
Concessioner Selected to Provide Backcountry Lodging in Glacier National Park
January 5, 2026 | 1:51 pm
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 5, 2026] – The National Park Service has selected Belton Chalets, Inc. to provide backcountry lodging, food and beverage, and other services at Glacier National Park under concession contract CC-GLAC004-26. The new contract will begin on Jan. 1, 2026, and has a term of 10 years.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Hosting Science and History Days September 24 and September 29, 2025
September 16, 2025 | 12:00 am
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 16, 2025] – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park invites the public to join its 22nd Annual Science and History Day in two separate events this September.
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.