Avalanches on Going-to-the-Sun Road Trap Three Bicyclists
Three bicyclists enjoying Glacier National Park’s iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road became trapped early Thursday evening when not one, but two avalanches separated them in just moments.
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Glacier National Park Introduces Ticket Entry System
Park officials in Montana have unveiled a temporary ticket entry system for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor this summer in an effort to manage congestion and avoid potential closures because of the coronavirus pandemic and road construction. Glacier National Park officials announced Wednesday that visitors will need ticketed reservations starting May 28 through Sept. 6 to enter the park. The tickets are scheduled to be made available on April 29. Tribal members and people who own property within the park's boundaries are exempt from buying tickets. The park made the announcement several weeks after holding a community discussion on a proposed ticketing system.
Utah Teenager Killed by Rock Fall on Going to the Sun Road
A 14 year-old girl from Utah was killed on Monday after falling rocks struck her family’s vehicle while traveling on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Cost of Fighting Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier Now Over $9 Million
The Howe Ridge Fire burning in Glacier National Park has grown just over 12,850 acres.
Cooler Weather Dampens Howe Ridge Fire, Some Evacuations Lifted
At over 12,400 acres, the Howe Ridge Fire burning in Glacier National Park is still the largest wildfire in Montana.
Glacier Park Sets New Attendance Records
Yet again, Glacier National Park has set new attendance records as visitors flocked to the park during the 100th anniversary of the National park System.
100th Anniversary Of National Park System Draws Government Dignitaries To Glacier Park
Thursday will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and Glacier National Park will be hosting the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, along with other dignitaries, for a tour of the park.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Partially Reopened
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is open to vehicles as far as Avalanche for people who want to hike and bicycle the road before it opens to vehicles.
Glacier Park Opens Roadway Through Active Fire Area, Visitation Still High
After weeks of closure due to the Reynolds Creek Fire, the East side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun-Road opened to traffic this morning, Friday, August 7.
Wildfire Officials Say Reynolds Creek Fire Over 60 Percent Contained
Firefighters have been performing new fire prevention tactics on the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park in an effort to strengthen fire lines with new "burnout operations."