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08/16/2026

Two Medicine in GNP in East Glacier Park

08/11/2026

New guests checking in at the cabin 🦌

06/29/2026

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06/27/2026

Wedding season in Glacier National Park and NW Montana - voted most popular wedding destination 👰🏻🤵🏻‍♂️💍💞

06/27/2026

It’s open!!! Going to the Sun Highway is open for your upcoming trip to NW Montana. 🤍

Hey! It’s History Friday!

This week, we're featuring a photo of some of the workers responsible for making the Going-to-the-Sun Road possible, circa 1928, alongside a photo from the second day after its opening in 2026. The black and white photo’s caption read: "Sta. 60 ahead. Fine grading preparatory to laying crushed rock surfacing. Camp #5, Sta. 98, in center background as well as construction trail. Haystack Butte left. Garden Wall, Continental Divide, background."

Building Going-to-the-Sun Road was no small feat. Construction spanned three decades and cost more than $2 million at the time, equivalent to over $30 million today. The Bureau of Public Roads and the National Park Service worked together to create a roadway that blended with the rugged mountain landscape. Engineers and architects insisted that bridges, retaining walls, and guardrails be built with native materials whenever possible, and much of the stone used along the route was excavated directly from the surrounding mountainsides.

Before the road was built, only the wealthiest visitors could easily access Glacier's backcountry, often traveling by horse or mule between the park's remote chalets. The construction of a trans-mountain road opened Glacier National Park to a much broader audience and forever changed how visitors experienced the park. Today, Going-to-the-Sun Road remains one of the most celebrated engineering achievements in the National Park System and one of the most scenic drives in North America.

How many visits will you be making to Glacier National Park this summer?

Photo: Fine grading preparatory to laying crushed rock surfacing | Montana History Portal 2026 photo taken by library staff, Liz Camarillo.

For more Montana history, check out the 978.6 section of the library!

06/19/2026

Next week!!!🥳

The National Park Service says the full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 22, for the 2026 summer season. Learn more about new parking and travel restrictions in the comments

06/03/2026

Summer Season 2026 ☀️👰🏻💍💒🦌🏕️🔥🍫☕️🛏️😴

05/07/2026

Just had these guys out to help with the forest clean up. Consider them for any upcoming projects you may have. Highly recommend them ✌🏻

Why it makes sense to get rid of your stumps.

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03/24/2026

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01/30/2026

2026 Update 🎉

Glacier National Park is discontinuing the Going-to-the-Sun Road vehicle reservation system for summer 2026. That means no pre-entry vehicle reservations and more flexibility when planning your day in the park.

While reservations won’t be required, Glacier may introduce other ways to manage congestion, like parking limits or temporary area closures during busy times. Shuttle operations and parking details are still being finalized.

We recommend checking the Glacier National Park website for the latest updates as you plan your visit.

Know someone heading to Glacier next summer? Send this their way!

Glacier National Park plans to discontinue the