Glacier National Park

Sunset on the mountains at the head of Lake McDonald
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Map showing location of park.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Projected to Open Monday, June 22
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 18, 2026] – The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 22, for the 2026 summer season. Rockfalls or other natural events may delay this opening, as conditions can change quickly.
Hiker Injured by Grizzly Bear at Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 2, 2026] – WEST GLACIER, Mont.– A 32-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park.
Glacier National Park Announces Gateway Community Meeting
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 14, 2026] – Glacier National Park will hold a Gateway Community meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This meeting is part of the park’s ongoing commitment to maintain communication and collaboration with gateway communities and local partners.
Missing Hiker and Bear Encounter Victim Identified
WEST GLACIER, Mont.– The body of a missing hiker has been recovered and identified as Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old man from Davie, Florida. Pollio’s body was discovered by search and rescue crews at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in Glacier National Park. The National Park Service withholds victim identity until 72 hours after next-of-kin notification.
Alt text: The image is a Glacier National Park map showing a trail closure area near Lake McDonald. The closed zone is shaded in red diagonal lines, and the closed trails are marked with solid red lines.
Remains of Missing Hiker Found
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – The body of a missing hiker was discovered by search and rescue crews at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in Glacier National Park.
Large mountains dotted with snow loom above a rocky meadow filled with yellow flowers.
Photo by NPS Photo
A double waterfall blurs over layered rocks.
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Looking down into the lobby of the Lake McDonald Lodge from the balcony
Photo by NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank
Clouds of orange and red sit above dark-gray mountains; snow dots the mountain peaks.
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A small, brown and white structure sits on a rocky top with mountain peaks in the distance.
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Jagged peaks rise out of a forested valley and an empty road curves off into the distance.
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Silhouetted mountains and flowers against a night sky filled with stars and a milky band of light.
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