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.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on Sept. 21 and Hawk Watch Open House on Oct. 3.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 15, 2026] – Glacier National Park will begin work in late July to plug the historic Butte Oil Well at Kintla Lake. The well, which predates the establishment of the park, was selected for plugging after monitoring detected leaking gases. Work is expected to continue for several weeks and be completed in fall 2026.
West Glacier, Mont. [June 25, 2026] – The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) and Glacier National Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the Annual Noxious Weed Blitz on July 9, 2026. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Glacier.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 1, 2026] – Glacier National Park’s “Going Batty” field trip will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, in West Glacier, MT from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but participation is limited and requires advance registration.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 30, 2026] – Glacier National Park anticipates reopening Going-to-the-Sun Road this evening and the Many Glacier Valley tomorrow morning, after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding across Glacier National Park.
Photo by NPS Photo
Photo by George A. Grant Glacier National Park Archives
Photo by Morton J. Elrod. Glacier National Park Archives