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Outdoor adventures and news concerning Glacier National Park and the surrounding region.
2024-04-22 11:00
There will be two major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park in 2024. The Lewis River Bridge and Yellowstone River Bridge projects will cause traffic delays. It’s imp… Read More
2024-04-19 11:00
Millions of people from across the country will hit the trail on Saturday, June 1, 2024, celebrating American Hiking Society’s 32nd annual National Trails Day®.
This year is about… Read More
2024-04-17 11:00
George Bird Grinnell is widely regarded as a towering figure in the American conservation movement. Not only is he recognized as "The Father of Glacier National Park", but he's also recogniz… Read More
2024-04-15 11:00
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summ… Read More
2024-04-12 11:00
Did you know that Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park received its name as a result of a highly suspicious death?
In the spring of 1890, John Dudley Sargent, along with his partne… Read More
2024-04-09 11:00
During National Park Week, experience the beauty of natural surroundings, explore the country’s rich heritage, and engage your senses in all things national parks. The celebration begi… Read More
2024-04-08 14:30
The Cut Bank Chalets on the east side of Glacier National Park were one of nine backcountry chalet complexes built by the Great Northern Railway during the second decade of the 20th Century… Read More
2024-04-06 11:00
The Moraine Park Loop is a great introductory hike for those that are new to Rocky Mountain National Park, looking for an easy hike, or looking for something at the lower elevations while ac… Read More
2024-04-03 11:00
Glacier National Park has announced plans for construction areas during the 2024 spring and summer season. Visitors are encouraged to plan and prepare for traffic delays.
Park Headquarters
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2024-04-02 11:00
Located near The Pool in Rocky Mountain National Park is the former site of the Forest Inn. Established in 1917, the Forest Inn featured a lodge, dining room, lounge, and several cabins and… Read More
2024-03-31 11:00
While snow continues to periodically fall on the Tetons, Grand Teton National Park has opened the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge to activities such… Read More
2024-03-30 11:00
Bluebird Lake in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park is one of my all-time favorite hikes. The hike offers several attractions along the way, including Copeland Falls, Calyps… Read More
2024-03-29 11:00
The Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds visitors that winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2024. It is important that all forest users understand the importance of ob… Read More
2024-03-28 11:00
Below are two photos from the historic Ptarmigan Tunnel in Glacier National Park. The 240-foot tunnel was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1930 so that hikers, horses an… Read More
2024-03-26 11:00
Are you planning to visit Glacier National Park this summer - or anytime down the road? I wanted to take a brief moment to remind you about the eBook we've published (and recently updated)… Read More
2024-03-25 11:00
The Coyote Valley Trail is another great introductory hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Located roughly 5.5 miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance on the west side of the park, the trail… Read More
2024-03-23 11:00
As a result of Rocky Mountain National Park's excellent shuttle system, hikers have the option of taking the epic one-way hike from Bear Lake to the Fern Lake Trailhead in the Moraine Park a… Read More
2024-03-21 11:00
To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park will create a new bear management area (BMA) in Hayden Valley, which will prohibit off-trail travel July 15-Sept. 15… Read More
2024-03-19 14:12
In 1903 a 26-foot high earthen dam was built at Lawn Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park to enhance the natural lake from 16.4 acres to 48 acres. This was done to help with crop irrigation… Read More
2024-03-18 11:00
The Grand Teton National Park Foundation recently announced that a donor will match all donations up to $300,000 for the Mormon Row preservation project. In a recent email, the Foundation st… Read More
2024-03-17 11:00
For whatever reason, I never took the chance to hike to Lion Lake No. 1 until just a few years ago. Wow! What was I waiting for? The rugged subalpine landscape that surrounds this lake offer… Read More
2024-03-15 11:00
Pierce Brosnan, 70, of Malibu, California, was fined $500, and required to pay a $1,000 community service payment to the Yellowstone Forever Geological Fund, a $30 court processing fee, and… Read More
2024-03-14 11:00
Earlier this week the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests and grasslands nationw… Read More
2024-03-13 11:00
The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America’s first nationa… Read More
2024-03-11 16:24
Sitting along the Continental Divide at an elevation of 7598 feet, Dawson Pass forms the saddle between 8538-foot Mt. Helen towards the south, and 9225-foot Flinsch Peak to the north. The pa… Read More
2024-03-10 11:00
On Feb. 22, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.
Yello… Read More
2024-03-09 12:00
For those willing to take on the challenge, climbing the trifecta of 12,454-foot Mt. Chapin, 13,069-foot Mt. Chiquita and 13,514-foot Ypsilon Mountain is likely to be the highlight of anyone… Read More
2024-03-05 14:30
Below is a photo of the old Bear Lake Lodge along the eastern shore of Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. The first building on this property was constructed in 1915. After additiona… Read More
2024-03-03 12:00
The National Park Service recently announced that 400 national park units reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.
Grand Tet… Read More
2024-02-29 12:00
Lying in the valley below the Teton Range are a chain of glacially-carved lakes. The Grand Teton region, especially these lakes, are steeped in history intertwined with an Englishman by the… Read More
2024-02-27 12:00
Are you planning to visit Grand Teton National Park this summer - or anytime down the road? I wanted to take a brief moment to remind you about the eBook we've published (and recently update… Read More
2024-02-26 12:00
While overall visitation continues to grow across America's national parks, visitors are increasingly discovering opportunities in less well-known parks and during park off-seasons.
Today… Read More
2024-02-22 12:00
If you've ever had the chance to hike to the Keyhole on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, you likely noticed the beehive-shaped stone shelter just below the famous rock formation… Read More
2024-02-16 12:00
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to ensure Montana c… Read More
2024-02-14 12:00
How would you like to work, learn, play, and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland this summer? Yellowstone National Park is currently recruiting for the 2024 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)… Read More
2024-02-12 12:00
Below are two of photos of tourists at Piegan Pass in the early 1930s. As discussed in my book, Ramble On, multi-day guided horseback tours along trails constructed by the Great Northern Rai… Read More
2024-02-07 12:00
Mills Lake is among the popular hiking destinations in the Bear Lake area. It's named for Enos Mills, the man commonly referred to as the "father of Rocky Mountain National Park". Mills beca… Read More
2024-02-06 00:00
On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) to respond to an injured skier on Pros… Read More
2024-02-03 04:23
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is considering construction of a new permanent North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park. Goal… Read More
2024-01-29 21:39
The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTC 029 (Flathead County)...MTC 047 (Lake County)...MTC 05… Read More
2024-01-29 12:00
The photo below was originally published by the U.S. Department of the Interior in a pamphlet called, Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park. Published in 1937, the photograph appears with the… Read More
2024-01-27 12:00
A Wyoming Trails project involving the installation of the Hawks Rest Pack Stock Bridge in the Bridger-Teton National Forest has been recognized by the Coalition for Recreational Trails in t… Read More
2024-01-24 19:01
Glacier National Park reminds visitors that advance vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting January 25, 2024 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time.
Vehicle r… Read More
2024-01-22 12:00
In the early 1900s Dr. William J. Workman began construction on a fishing lodge along the shores of Fern Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. This would eventually evolve into the Fern Lake… Read More
2024-01-21 01:31
Grand Teton posted this on their social media yesterday:
Fresh powder turns are not worth your life!
Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) forecasters have issued avalanche warnings again… Read More
2024-01-16 12:00
This historic photo of the Granite Park Chalet was taken in 1925, just ten years after it was constructed by the Great Northern Railway. The rustic lodge was the last of the nine backcountry… Read More
2024-01-12 12:00
Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy… Read More
2024-01-10 12:00
According to Rocky Mountain National Park: A History, at least four Clovis and Folsom projectile points have been found in Rocky Mountain, suggesting that Paleo-Indians were crossing through… Read More
2024-01-09 01:22
A couple days ago the Sperry and Granite Park Chalets posted this information concerning reservations for the upcoming season:
Tips for 2024
Our 2024 reservations open on Monday, January… Read More
2024-01-05 12:00
Although this video is more than a year old, I just recently ran into it. The rescue of this female bald eagle occurred on the the Shubenacadie River in Nova Scotia. This background informat… Read More
2023-12-29 21:29
Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore and Lo… Read More
Actor Pierce Brosnan Cited For Walking Onto Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces In Yellowstone National Park
2023-12-28 16:18
Pierce Brosnan was cited for walking onto the delicate and dangerous Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces in Yellowstone National Park, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. The James Bond a… Read More
2023-12-21 12:00
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails is pleased to announce the 13th consecutive year of its popular First Day Hikes on January 1, 2024!
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide… Read More
2023-12-19 12:00
A bluebird day at Pear Lake in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park:
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Ramble On (2nd edition… Read More
2023-12-15 12:00
With Christmas only a few days away I have a sneaky feeling that there are quite a few of you who haven't finished your shopping just yet. Some of you may even be at a lost for ideas! Well… Read More
2023-12-14 12:00
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, E… Read More
2023-12-12 12:00
Last week the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $110 million in grants for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states, including four… Read More
2023-12-11 12:00
Here's the view of Ptarmigan Lake in Glacier National Park:
Here's the view of Ptarmigan Lake from Ptarmigan Tunnel:
Finally, the tunnel itself:
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TetonHi… Read More
2023-12-08 12:00
Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country na… Read More
2023-12-06 12:00
Winter has arrived in Grand Teton National Park – an excellent time for recreation in the snow but also a challenging time for wildlife in and around the Tetons. Wildlife biologists ar… Read More
2023-12-05 12:00
Beginning in the spring of 2024, Glacier National Park will offer early access lotteries for wilderness camping advance reservations in collaboration with Recreation.gov.
This action is con… Read More
2023-12-04 12:00
During this festive season of joy and giving, the National Park Service presents the entrance fee-free dates for 2024. On these days, and throughout the year, all are invited to experience t… Read More
2023-12-01 12:00
Though Redrock Falls is a fairly popular destination in Glacier National Park...
The real star of this hike is actually Redrock Lake, especially during the early morning hours:
Je… Read More
2023-11-29 12:00
Effective January 10, 2024, Grand Teton National Park will change the backcountry camping permit fee to $20, plus a $7 per person, per night fee to camp overnight in the backcountry. Grand T… Read More
2023-11-27 12:00
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public input on proposed guidance that would guid… Read More
2023-11-24 10:00
I know it's Black Friday and you're probably already sick of being bombarded with Christmas ads, but I was hoping I could possibly simplify your shopping experience by pointing out a couple… Read More
2023-11-22 12:00
A new wildlife documentary chronicling the large mammal migrations of Grand Teton National Park was released online this week, showing how the park is biologically connected to distant habit… Read More
2023-11-20 12:00
Hermitage Point in Grand Teton National Park. Another excellent hike that offers great views and a bit of solitude:
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RockyMountainHikingT… Read More
2023-11-17 12:00
The National Park Service (NPS) is at the beginning of a master planning effort to reestablish Colter Bay as a key destination and central location for all visitors to stay, play and learn i… Read More
2023-11-14 12:00
In 1911 Charlie Russell opened his first national exhibit at the Folsom Galleries in New York City. Widely regarded as one of one of the greatest cowboy artists, the exhibit featured more th… Read More
2023-11-13 12:00
A view of Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park from the trail heading down to the lake:
Here's the view of Hidden Lake taken from the pass along the route to the Dragon's Tail. The Dr… Read More
2023-11-09 22:42
Glacier National Park will implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024, beginning May 24 for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork and on July 1 for Many Glacier.
… Read More
2023-11-08 12:00
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected two companies to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction and ski mountaineering within Grand Teton National Park. The two companie… Read More
2023-11-06 12:00
This year’s visitation statistics show September as the second busiest September on record in Grand Teton National Park. This year’s month of September saw more recreation visits… Read More
2023-11-05 12:00
Hands down, Mount Ida is the best hike in Rocky Mountain National Park (in my opinion, of course). The views from the 12,889-foot summit are simply epic. In fact, hikers will enjoy sweeping… Read More
2023-11-02 11:00
With the Christmas shopping season around the corner, I just wanted to take a brief moment to point out a couple of gift ideas you may want to consider for all your favorite hikers. And yes… Read More
2023-10-31 11:00
Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor, Chad Hudson, recently signed a special order creating a seasonal recreational closure near the outlet of Fremont Lake. The purpose of the closure i… Read More
2023-10-28 11:00
Though it's a 7.2-mile roundtrip hike, Bullhead Lake in Glacier National Park is relatively easy, considering there's only 425 feet of elevation gain. Along the route hikers will visit Fishe… Read More
2023-10-25 11:00
The West, South and East entrances and nearly all roads in Yellowstone National Park will be closed to regular vehicle traffic Nov. 1. The park annually closes roads at this time of year to… Read More
2023-10-24 11:00
I recently noticed this video on how to deploy bear spray on the Glacier Institute's website. I thought this was a quick, worthwhile instructional video for those that carry bear spray, but… Read More
2023-10-22 11:00
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the agency’s recommendations for the long-term management and c… Read More
2023-10-20 11:00
The Lake Josephine Loop in Glacier National Park provides some of the most beautiful and iconic scenery just about anywhere. We had the fortune to hike this trail once again during our Septe… Read More
2023-10-17 11:00
This past September Kathy and I had the fortune and pleasure to travel around Montana and Wyoming for roughly three weeks. Included on our itinerary was the Beartooth Highway, Glacier Nation… Read More
2023-10-12 11:00
Believe it or not, locomotive bells were once placed atop four mountain passes in Glacier National Park. Why were they placed there, who pushed the idea, and what became of them?
To furt… Read More
2023-10-10 22:27
Teton Interagency Fire personnel will burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects in Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks. Firefighters have focused on fuel reduction effo… Read More
2023-10-08 11:00
This is what the Grand Tetons looked like two weeks ago. After a couple of days of rain and thick fog, the mountains finally emerged in all their glory. This was taken from Grand View Point:… Read More
2023-10-07 18:39
This sounds like there might be a bit of bluffing going on here, but the state of Wyoming is threatening to auction a 640-acres parcel of state land within Grand Teton National Park. Accordi… Read More
2023-10-06 17:41
The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line remains closed due to winter weather conditions. Crews will contin… Read More
2023-10-06 11:00
A woman was hospitalized in an encounter with a bear Sunday near the U.S.-Canada border north of Polebridge in Flathead County.
At about 3 p.m., Oct. 1, 2023, Montana Fish, Wildlife & P… Read More
2023-10-05 11:00
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public input on the proposed designation of e-bikes on select trails located in the Jackson Ranger District. The proposal would allow Class 1 e-b… Read More
2023-10-04 11:00
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Upper Snake Field Office, is temporarily closing the Teton Park Road across the Jackson Lake Dam in Grand Teton National Park on an intermittent basis Oct. 1… Read More
2023-10-03 11:00
The Blackrock and Jackson Ranger Districts of the Bridger Teton National Forest plan to begin burning 277-acres of hand piles of libs and slash in early October and throughout the next few… Read More
2023-10-02 11:00
The National Park Service (NPS) and American Forests have signed a five-year agreement to help return threatened whitebark pine to its range in the western U.S. As part of the president&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-09-29 11:00
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is hosting its Annual Science and History Week through a live webinar series offered October 3 to 6 at noon MDT on the Microsoft Teams webinar platf… Read More
2023-09-28 22:41
The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. due to forecasted winte… Read More
2023-09-28 11:00
Phase three construction of the Snake River Gateways Project is continuing at Moose Landing in Grand Teton National Park. The project includes improved amenities, such as a two-vehicle boat… Read More
2023-09-26 11:00
Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input through October 10, 2023, on how visitors use, experience and access the park. The park will use this feedback to better understand public p… Read More
2023-09-22 11:00
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3.3 million visitors to Yellowstone in 2022* spent $452 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,234 jobs in the lo… Read More
2023-09-19 11:00
On Saturday, September 23, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), in collaboration with federal, state, and nonprofit partners, will present the 30th annual National Public… Read More
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