OK, everyone, here’s your chance to weigh in on how Glacier Park plans to handle tourist season congestion, especially at the North Fork, Many Glacier and Two Medicine entrances and within the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor.
Continue reading Glacier Park seeks public input to improve visitor experience
This autobiography chronicles the life and adventures of Walter J. Hammer, a long-time North Fork resident and well-known builder. Walt first came to Montana from Lincoln, Nebraska, in the spring of 1932. He had negotiated employment as a ranch hand for Matt and Mata Brill at their Kintla Guest Ranch in the northern portion of the North Fork. He subsequently worked for the Forest Service, and finally as owner of his own construction company.
Here we go again. Short version: The 2025 Glacier Park vehicle reservation system is the same as it was this year, except that reservations will be for a specific entry “time block”as well as a date.
From the official press release… Continue reading Glacier National Park announces timed entry vehicle reservation pilot for 2025
Uh, oh… This is getting pretty close…
From the Montana FWP press release:
KALISPELL — Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell. This is the first time CWD has been detected in a wild herd in Hunting District 170, which encompasses most of the Flathead Valley.
FWP received reports of a symptomatic buck at the Flathead County Landfill. Wildlife biologists euthanized the animal and submitted samples for testing. The first test indicated that the deer as positive for CWD and a second follow-up test has been submitted for confirmation, following testing protocol.
FWP is working with Flathead County and will survey the landfill for any other potentially symptomatic deer on the property. Continue reading Chronic wasting disease detected for first time in wild deer in Flathead Valley
Before the October 13th NFLA membership meeting, we enjoyed a presentation on the geology of Glacier Park by Teagan Tomlin. Teagan is a very animated and entertaining speaker. Everyone had a good time learning about some of the unique geological characteristics of the park.
Here are a few photos from the event…
Thurs, Oct 10 update from the county road department:
[Passed along by Jack McFarland] Dave Prunty says they are about finished for the year on North Fork Road improvements. They will be complete this week on the following projects:
That is it for the year as we head towards plowing season… Continue reading Road Status
The last NFLA general meeting of the year is this Sunday, October 13, at Sondreson Hall. Events start at 6:00pm with a presentation by Teagan Tomlin Executive Assistant, Office of the Superintendent. Topic: Geologic History of Glacier National Park — an overview of the forces and processes that built and shaped the landscape of the park. The membership meeting is at 7:00pm.
Bring a snack to share.
** We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Veterans Food Pantry! **
Location – the Observatory 197 W Thunderbird Road
Time: 7:00 pm
Date: Thursday, September 26th
Weather is looking good for clear skies this week. Before dark we’ll discuss current happenings in the sky and general astronomy and cosmology trivia. After dark we’ll look for Saturn and Neptune through the telescope and other deep sky objects like galaxies and nebula (like the ones in the pictures here), red giants and star clusters.
Fire pit will be going so bring along anything you want to cook up or share. Will provide dogs (not pet ones), brats and s’more ingredients.
From a note posted by Lorna Rittenburg . . .
The Wednesday, September 11, Ford Schoolhouse history morning with Jack , Larry and Lois is is canceled, we hope to reschedule for 2025.
Some excitement the afternoon of Friday, September 6: A brand new F-150 pickup belonging to the contractor working on the road project at the upper end of the North Fork Road caught fire. The vehicle was a total loss, along with the load of road cloth on the trailer it was pulling. Continue reading Spectacular truck fire near Walker’s