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Glacier National Park seeing record numbers in 2017
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:23 pm
We just got the attendance report for July, and for the first time in Glacier Park history, over 1 million visitors came to the park in a single month.
If you guys plan on visiting this fall, be aware that MDOT is shutting the Sun road down between Lake McDonald Lodge and Logan Pass for repairs; beginning around Columbus Day (Oct 9).
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If you guys plan on visiting this fall, be aware that MDOT is shutting the Sun road down between Lake McDonald Lodge and Logan Pass for repairs; beginning around Columbus Day (Oct 9).
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Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:24 pm to PNW
Everyone wants to see the glacier before it melts due to global warming
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:24 pm to PNW
Learned this shite in School House Rocks.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:26 pm to PNW
1.01 million people visited Glacier National Park in July. 1.04 million people live in Montana. 
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:29 pm to slackster
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1.01 million people visited Glacier National Park in July. 1.04 million people live in Montana
Ain't that a bitch
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:31 pm to ForeverLSU02
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Everyone wants to see the glacier before it melts due to global warming
Which one? There are currently 25 of them.
This post was edited on 8/7/17 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:32 pm to PNW
As someone who frequents Glacier, reports like this give mixed emotions. I love the idea of more people in this country getting in touch with nature and enjoying its natural wonders. However, many of these individuals do not show up mentally prepared, treating these parks like they are their personal playgrounds, throwing rocks around, leaving trash behind, and hiking off trails.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:39 pm to Black n Gold
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As someone who frequents Glacier, reports like this give mixed emotions. I love the idea of more people in this country getting in touch with nature and enjoying its natural wonders. However, many of these individuals do not show up mentally prepared, treating these parks like they are their personal playgrounds, throwing rocks around, leaving trash behind, and hiking off trails.
I work for NPS in Glacier and it's astounding at how some (not all) visitors do not appreciate the idea of being decent and not trashing the park. The more people that visit, the worse it gets.
Fortunately, most people don't hike more than Avalanche, Hidden Lake, etc.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:44 pm to PNW
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Fortunately, most people don't hike more than Avalanche, Hidden Lake, etc.
My cousin works in Glacier, and she always talks about how much work and effort that goes into maintaining the shorter, more frequently visited trails. Said she would much prefer to be out on the longer trails or the backcountry where a larger majority of hikers respect their surroundings.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:46 pm to Black n Gold
That's exactly right. Avalanche Lake can be frequented by your everyday 90 year old or 300 pound child. These aren't the same types of people you see hiking Dawson Pitamakan, Siyeh Pass, Swiftcurrent Gunsight, etc.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:49 pm to PNW
We'll be out there in ~2 weeks 
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:51 pm to PNW
Do you work mostly on the Whitefish side of the park? I spent a couple nights at the Reclusive Moose cabins last month.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:52 pm to PNW
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Lake McDonald Lodge
That's where Hitler lived out his days under the alias William Coates.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:52 pm to PNW
I visited GNP at the end of July 2014. Glad I did at the time, because if this trend continues there will be a lottery system instituted.
It's very easy to get lost there away from the crowd. E.g. Logan Pass was the busiest area at 0900 but after a mile or so on the Highline all was well.
If we ever go back sans kids I will be heading straight for the backcountry. It's amazing out there.
It's very easy to get lost there away from the crowd. E.g. Logan Pass was the busiest area at 0900 but after a mile or so on the Highline all was well.
If we ever go back sans kids I will be heading straight for the backcountry. It's amazing out there.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:53 pm to PNW
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Dawson Pitamakan
You have made me curious on this one. Looks like a tough but rewarding hike. How is the lake level looking up there?
Posted on 8/7/17 at 4:00 pm to Black n Gold
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Do you work mostly on the Whitefish side of the park? I spent a couple nights at the Reclusive Moose cabins last month.
I work out of West Glacier, so yes, I suppose the "Whitefish side" is appropriate.
I do live in Whitefish though.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 4:01 pm to meeple
I didn't scratch the surface when I visited in 2014, but the Many Glacier area was unbelievable.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 4:02 pm to Montezuma
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You have made me curious on this one. Looks like a tough but rewarding hike. How is the lake level looking up there?
D-P is one of my favorite hikes. It's around 18 miles (give or take, if you spend time at Oldman Lake or No Name Lake, it's 19 miles).
The lakes are full.
The DP hike is awesome. For me it was no worse than Siyeh Pass (but way easier than Mt Brown). I'm in shape I guess and acclimated to the elevation/altitude changes. If you aren't used to those factors it may be tough. You basically are hiking a section of the CDT.
This post was edited on 8/7/17 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 8/7/17 at 4:05 pm to bawbarn
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Many Glacier was unbelievable
Agree
Many has some of the best hikes in the park.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 4:07 pm to PNW
quote:Winter and spring were certainly good for us this year.
The lakes are full.
That may be something to check out for me soon. May have to do a couple easy out and backs first, it has been awhile since I have done hikes that long, at that elevation.
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