Navigating Traffic And Wildlife In Glacier National Park

Just when you think tourist season in Montana is in full swing, it steps up a notch. Glacier National Park has announced that the Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open for the season.

This year Glacier may feel a bit more crowded than usual. It's one of the most popular national parks in the country, and this year there is construction planned that may make if feel a bit smaller than usual. Parking and hiking in certain areas is going to be affected.

For those who choose to bike the Going-to-the-Sun Road they should exercise extreme caution. There is only a short window when cars are restricted on the road, and bicyclists are allowed.

The National Park Service has a lot of information about bicycling in Glacier, and specifically about the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Be prepared to be able to cycle in heavy traffic.

⬇️Keep Scrolling to See a Close Encounter with a Grizzly⬇️

Cars aren't the only thing you need to be aware of. There is also the wildlife. A couple weeks ago a bear had stolen a backpack with food in it. The park had to close down the road for a while, until the bear was out of the area.

This isn't the first time there has been a close encounter with a bear. Have you seen the viral video of the bicyclist and the grizzly that almost met on the road? It's pretty wild, and in case you missed it you can check it out below. The video was posted to YouTube six years ago by a user named TheMcgillicuttyman.

Enjoy all that Montana has to offer, and please remember to be safe. Keep scrolling for some incredible pictures of Glacier National Park.