Sidney Yarnall, Author at Glacier National Park Conservancy

Rock Stars: Tracking Glacier’s Pikas

Sep 18, 2026 | General

Photo: Jeff Jones The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) may be small and elusive, but this adorable mammal is an important part of mountain ecosystems in Glacier. They don’t hibernate during winter, so they have thick, warm fur — the tradeoff being that they’re quite...

Raising The Roof: Glacier’s School-To-Park Program

Apr 30, 2026 | Featured, General, Project Update, Projects That Need Your Support

During the winter of 2018, storms brought the snowiest winter in nearly 50 years to Glacier, and the Granite Park Trails Cabin was destroyed by snow creep. The cabin, historically located just below the Granite Park Chalet, serves as a vital hub for every aspect of...

Learning to Count Harlequin Ducks

Feb 24, 2026 | General

A flourishing ecosystem allows diverse wildlife to thrive within Glacier National Park. Glacier’s pristine mountain streams are the ideal breeding habitat for harlequin ducks, a waterbird that thrives in fast-flowing, cold streams where they breed and raise their...

Rock Stars: Tracking Glacier’s Pikas

Raising The Roof: Glacier’s School-To-Park Program

Learning to Count Harlequin Ducks

Project Updates