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Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 16, 2025June 17, 2025

The entirety of the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is officially open to vehicles for the summer season. Timed entry vehicle reservations will once again be required for vehicles and motorcycles to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side of the park from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 28. As in […]

Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park, MT. September 2013.
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Updates on access to Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park amid construction this summer

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road near Weeping Wall.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for hikers and cyclists ahead of summer traffic

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park
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Relocated grizzly bears settling in to Yellowstone; management decision set for ruling

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 19, 2024December 20, 2024
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family.
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Rare wolverine sighting captured on camera in Glacier National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Entrance to Glacier National Park in 2020
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Glacier National Park moves to timed-entry reservations

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
Wolverine photographed in Glacier National Park.
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Wolverine populations slowly recover in lower 48, which national parks they call home

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 6, 2024November 6, 2024
Grizzly near Swan Lake, Glacier National Park
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Grizzly encounter forces trail closure at Glacier National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
Photo of timed-entry entrance to Arches National Park
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Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 23, 2024November 11, 2024

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