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Winter Storm Warning and 24″ of Snow to Potentially Close 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT

snowplow, beartooth highway

Glacier National Park, Montana, officials are preparing to temporarily close the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system threatens to bring heavy rainfall and significant snow to the region on the first day of summer. The closure, if enacted, will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun, a move prompted by forecasts of hazardous […]
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6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, MT, Projected to Open Monday, June 16

NPS Photo of a person biking on Going-to-the-Sun Road, carrying snowshoes and skis. High snowdrifts appear on either side of the roadway.

The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16, for the 2025 summer season. As a reminder, timed entry vehicle reservations are required to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side of the park for those traveling by vehicle or motorcycle from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning June 13 through September 28. […]
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National Park Service No Longer Pursuing Legal Action Against Trail Runner Over Grand Teton Shortcut While U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Prosecution

The National Park Service has rescinded its support for the federal prosecution of ultrarunner Michelino Sunseri, who is facing charges after cutting a switchback during a speed record attempt on the Grand Teton last year. Sunseri, 32, of Idaho, had completed the demanding 13.2-mile round-trip route from Lupine Meadows to the 13,775-foot summit of the Grand Teton in 2 hours, […]
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, is Open for the Summer

Trail Ridge Road, CO. | Photo: RMNP NPS

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, opened for the season on May 30. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures, visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared […]
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Closure of 103 Year Old Failing Bridge Cuts Off Access to Mount Rainier, WA

Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, will have one less entrance to choose from for the foreseeable future. On April 14, 2025, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) permanently closed the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge located on State Route 165. The 494 foot bridge, first opened in 1921, has been closed following a recent inspection because of concerns […]
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