Changes Due to COVID-19
We look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to Glacier Bear Retreat. Planning for that day, we've made a few changes to keep our guests safe during their time with us by instituting some new policies…
November in Glacier National Park
The colors of autumn are gone but winter hasn't arrived quite yet. Today was a balmy 45 degrees inside Glacier National Park. The golden aspens and the brilliant larch trees have dropped their leaves, leaving golden trim along the shore…
The Perfect Winter Retreat
Many of you have stayed with us at Glacier Bear Retreat, usually in the summer or autumn seasons. But right now, I'm enjoying my favorite season at Glacier, winter. Tonight is New Year's Eve. West Glacier is completely shut down…
Winter Wonderland at Glacier Bear Retreat
We're enjoying a beautiful winter wonderland at Glacier National Park. Although prime season here is during the summer months, Glacier Bear is spectacular in the winter months! This is a time when the crowds are home, the bears are hibernating,…
Glacier Bear Retreat is “Beary” Fun!
Last week our new friend Sue and her family enjoyed Glacier Bear Retreat for a week. She shared a story with us that I thought you might enjoy. Sue and her family were inside the house when they noticed a…
Update on Glacier National Park Fire
A fire, known as the Reynolds Creek Fire, started in Glacier National Park about two weeks ago, on the east side of the Going to the Sun Road, by St. Mary's Lake. Many of our friends have expressed concern about…
Snowshoe Glacier National Park
Press Release from Glacier National Park Join A Park Ranger to Explore the Winter Environment WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Glacier National Park is offering winter snowshoe walks every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, January…
Glacier Bear Retreat – Aerial Panorama
This aerial video was shot from 200' above Glacier Bear Retreat, showing the surrounding area. Lake McDonald is a short 5 minute walk from Glacier Bear. Check out the wilderness that surrounds this beautiful place!
Challenging Spring for Park Operations
Press Release from Glacier National Park Trails, Facilities, and Roads Impacted, Including Going-to-the-Sun Road Access WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Snow conditions, cool weather, and debris from snow slides are challenging some spring opening operations for trails, facilities and roads in…
Spring Safety Reminders for Park Visitors
Press Release from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER, MONT. –The transition from winter to spring at Glacier National Park is happening, offering some popular recreational opportunities, as well as some challenges and hazards. Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow said,…