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A Better Path Forward on the Johns Lake Loop
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, a new, accessible, and safer section of the Johns Lake Loop Trail is now open. This important project enhances the visitor experience while upholding our commitment to preserving the pristine natural landscape of...
A Day in the Life of a Wilderness Ranger
“When visitors see wilderness rangers hiking they may think that's all we do,” says Kylie Heikkila, the North Fork Lead Wilderness Ranger. “We are hiking, but we're doing so much more out there that people don't always see.” In 2025, the Glacier National Park...
Data Driven: Glacier’s Visitor Use Management Program
“It’s the connection between how visitors are experiencing the park, but also how park management decisions are impacting Glacier’s natural and cultural resources.” That’s how Kat Barrs, Glacier’s Visitor Use Management (VUM) Program Analyst, describes the VUM...
Poop For a Purpose: Estimating Mountain Goat Populations
Jordan LeflerWhen you think of science, what do you picture? Maybe you see a laboratory and tiny particles moving under a microscope, or maybe you imagine test tubes and beakers filled with colorful chemicals. But do you ever picture climbing mountains or hiking deep...
Inside Glacier’s Winter Search and Rescue Program
On an overcast winter day in January, Jackson George makes his way through the backcountry of Glacier National Park. It’s not snowing, despite the thick layer of powder that fell the night before, but when his day started the temperature had barely broken 0℉. For...
Staff Picks
Looking for a little inspiration? Our staff is here to help! We’ve asked our warehouse team to pick their favorite items and the results are in! From cozy layers to outdoor essentials, these are the products our staff can’t live without. But that’s not all—we’re also giving you a chance to get to know the people behind the picks. In a fun Q&A, the team each shares why they love their chosen item, along with a few fun facts about themselves. Keep reading to find what might be your new favorite item and get to know the team responsible for keeping products on the shelves in our stores all summer!
Worth Protecting: Glacier’s Mental Health Initiative
A ranger patrolling near the creek.When we imagine what it means to preserve and protect Glacier National Park, we might think of towering peaks, magnificent wildlife, or delicate alpine ecosystems. We may picture the planting of saplings, caring for trails, or...
Employee Feature: Mildred Diaz
By Mildred Diaz The best things in life are unexpected. When I applied to work for the Glacier National Park Conservancy I had no idea how significant of an impact it would have on my life. Many different things have led me to Montana and Glacier National Park such as...
Alpine Adventures: Protecting Glacier’s Native Plants
Dubenezic and Ng identify the location of the test plot.If you were lucky enough to find yourself at the Logan Pass Visitor Center this September, you may have noticed Allison Dubenezic and Marissa Ng starting their day off bright and early. Armed with hiking boots...
Holiday Gift Guides
Looking for the perfect gift to show someone you care? We’ve got you covered with handpicked selections that match every personality and passion. From indulgent wellness items that offer ultimate relaxation to gifts that fuel creativity in the kitchen, this guide...
Out with an Outhouse, In with Wilderness
Photo: Chris Michaelis “This has been ongoing for years,” Wilderness Field Coordinator Jillian McKenna explains. “Every time a wilderness ranger, our trails foreman, or our program manager would go through that area they would pack a couple of boards out on their...
Monitoring Mercury with Dragonflies
MCC crew members process larvae samples in the field, led by Scientist-in-Park Campbell. On a warm and clear morning, a dedicated team assembles at the Howe Lake trailhead in Glacier National Park: Montana Conservation Corps members, wilderness rangers, and a research...