A Day in the Life of a Wilderness Ranger

A Day in the Life of a Wilderness Ranger

Jul 25, 2025 | General

“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...
Data Driven: Glacier’s Visitor Use Management Program

Data Driven: Glacier’s Visitor Use Management Program

Jun 24, 2025 | General

“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

Poop For a Purpose: Estimating Mountain Goat Populations

May 12, 2025 | General

Jordan Lefler When 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

Inside Glacier’s Winter Search and Rescue Program

Apr 15, 2025 | General

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...
Employee Feature: Mildred Diaz

Employee Feature: Mildred Diaz

Feb 20, 2025 | Employee Feature, General

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...
Holiday Gift Guides

Holiday Gift Guides

Dec 6, 2024 | General

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...