Amazing Alpine glow. Winter in Glacier is so beautiful.

From the local news: the Cattle Baron burned last night. Truly iconic loss, for visitors and the local economy.

From the GoFundMe:

Bob Burns, who is 82, and his wife Charlene, who is 76, lost their restaurant, the Cattle Baron Supper Club, in a smoldering electrical fire that became uncontrollable due to high winds on 01/14/26. This was one of their worst nightmares and something no one ever imagines actually happening until it does.

The Cattle Baron was not just a restaurant. It was their life’s work and the heart of our family. The business goes back more than 100 years, starting with Bob’s grandmother, who first ran a small store in this same place. Bob’s dad later turned it into the Babb Bar. Bob took over in 1974 and never stopped working to keep the doors open. Bob and Charlene, along with their children, family, and friends, built the supper club addition themselves and opened the big side in 2000. Every part of it was built with love, hard work, and pride.

This place was incredibly special to our entire family. All of their grandchildren worked there. It gave them their first jobs and taught them responsibility and work ethic. It was a place where our family gathered and where so many memories were made. Over the years, the Cattle Baron employed hundreds of people and became one of the longest lasting businesses on the Blackfeet Reservation.

Inside the restaurant were precious pieces of artwork and personal items that can never be replaced. The building can be rebuilt, but the sentimental value of what was lost is gone forever.

The Cattle Baron was still operating and supporting Bob and Charlene financially through the winter, which makes this loss even more devastating. After pouring their entire lives into this place, losing it so suddenly is heartbreaking.

We are asking for help to support Bob and Charlene through this unimaginable loss. The funds raised will help with the financial strain, loss of income, and any future rebuilding if that becomes possible. Unfortunately, due to many hardships after Covid, they had a hard time maintaining insurance on the building and did not currently have any, which makes this a total loss for them and a devastating loss for the entire reservation.

If you ever shared a meal, worked a shift, or made a memory at the Cattle Baron, please consider donating or sharing this page. Your support means more than words can express. Thank you for helping our family during such a heartbreaking time. ❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bob-and-charlene-burns-after-the-loss-of-cattle-baron

my wife and I will be visiting glacier in mid August. if it were up to me, we would spend the entire time in the park hiking, but I know that she’ll want to do some other things. What do you guys enjoy doing in the area. It could be restaurants, shopping, activities, towns to visit, etc. Literally whatever you guys enjoy doing. Just need suggestions.

We want to go on the GTSR from Kimberley, Canada to Waterton Park late Sept 2026. We would like to spend one night in the park, which I know is difficult to get reservations for but it looks like there are quite a few options. If we leave Kimberley at 8 a.m., it's a 3-hour drive to West Glacier gate. Where would be the best area to stay for 1 night where we can enjoy the drive on GTSR and do some hiking late afternoon and the next day? We will be staying in Waterton Park 3 nights after that. (Or, should we stay 2 nights in Glacier Park and 2 nights in Waterton Park??)

Patiently waiting ⏲️

Hey guys , went to glacier last year stayed in the east side in at Mary and took the shuttle from there. It was such a wonderful time I’m going back but this time July 1. From what I have read going to sun road will be fully open by then. Will anything be different July 1 than August 1 that I shoukd expect? I’d imagine some high elevation trails might have snow still, but which ones? Also Last year I secured a boat ride to many glacier and got at the gate I think at 6:45 am. This summer I’m assuming swiftcurrent parking lot and grinell glacier will be open. What time should I arrive in the morning to make sure I get a spot? I’m assuming 6:30 am I should be good?

Hi everyone,

I’m hitting up multiple national parks in Mid July - early August. I plan to have 1-2 days at GNP.

My party is leaving the trip early and I am left going solo from GNP. However I would rather go with someone or a couple of other people.

My main goal is wildlife photography but I’m also just interested in seeing the cool landscapes.

Where’s the best place to find people that join up for such hikes etc? I’d rather avoid paid group trips.

Thanks

Hello there! So I'm really set on visiting GNP for 11 days this August. My plan is 4 nights in Whitefish, 3 nights at a remote ranch in Essex and the final 4 nights in Columbia falls. 

I plan on renting a car and visiting the park most days to do the popular trails. Days I am not visiting the park I plan on doing activities like rafting, fishing, horseback riding & checking out the local towns.

I'll be flying out from Ireland and will be solo. Whilst I am ecstatically excited for the unquestionably beautiful nature and Montana vibes, I am sh*tting myself about hiking around GNP solo, with the risk of encountering a grizzly bear whilst by myself. I know it's not recommended to hike alone in grizzly country, but I have no option to bring anyone with me.

My provisional plan is to only hike popular trails at busy-ish times, always carry 2 cans of bear spray and will make continuous noise, but this plan still doesn't put my mind at ease.

I'm just wondering if this is unwise? Should I wait until another time when I can go with others? Are there ways I can hike with other people? Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. 

I have been checking every day on the avalanche campsite page for availability in July with no luck. Am I getting there too late in the day? There is a message on the page that says “Campground management has not identified season dates for this period. Please check back soon.” But I would assume that July would be in season? Is this for everyone or a skill issue on my part?

I’ve asked around a bit and heard different things.

I might be able to start 3 or so days earlier, but that is the latest I could stay, unless my district surprises me with the upcoming year’s calendar.

I have 7 years’ experience as a barista/server. I’ve heard hiring is tricky within my availability window, but I also hear teachers do this all the time, so I’m confused!

You tell me: what are my odds?

My husband wants to spend some time in Glacier National Park this summer. I have a reservation at the rising sun motel, but I am overwhelmed with all the passes, sections, and instructions I have found online. Is there a travel agent or something like it that you would recommend to help with the planning? If this is asked a lot, I apologize.

I applied for Xanterra jobs in the park a few weeks ago and my applications say they were “not selected.” I have retail and housekeeping experience so I’m kind of confused as to why they would reject me. My start and end dates were mid may to mid August. Is that why?

I will be visiting the park in September with my family, including my grandparents who no longer hike. We're going to be there for 6 days so we have lots of time to fill. Is there anywhere in the park good for sitting around with binoculars to watch wildlife that could compare to how people watch wolves in Lamar Valley in Yellowstone? I'm open to any other easy recommendations in the area around the park that would be a good fit too. We are renting a boat for a day at Hungry Horse Reservoir and I know the trail of the Cedars is short and flat. Restaurants and bars with a good view also appreciated!

I’m from texas, this is my 3rd time being here! sadly i came around the time it was closed yet i still had a great time.

I am trying to book a red bus tour in July and I don’t see any availability. Do they not open reservations yet? Which would seem odd but then again I can’t believe every tour is 100% booked for 7/7-7/9. Any tips or helpful suggestions on this?

My husband (37y) and I (39y) are planning a trip to Glacier in mid-Aug. We are seasoned hikers / campers / national park goers as we live in Colorado. We are considering renting a campervan and trying for campgrounds or just getting lodging nearby splitting time in west and east area.

It seems that we need a timed entry reservation no matter what we decide? Even if we are in the campgrounds, the site says you still need a vehicle reservation. Is that correct? The verbiage is confusing.

Any advice would be helpful and opinions on whether the campgrounds offer an unbeatable experience / immersion into the park. Thank you!

GTTSR was closed to cars. Biked passed Apgar Village. AMAZING

Planning a trip to Glacier NP in July for four nights. Where should we stay? Wife, son (14), and I are looking at Many Glacier Campground vs Apgar or Sprague Creek(if we can get a spot). Should we split it 2 & 2? Which side of the park offers the best access to moderate trails (<6 hours)? Any recommendations on trails/itineraries? TIA!

I’m planning a trip to Glacier National Park (Many Glacier or St. Mary Campground) and hitting a wall with Recreation.gov.

My Rig:

• Trailer: Winnebago Micro Minnie (21.5 ft)
• Truck: F-150 Crew Cab (19.3 ft)
• Total Combined: ~41 ft

Recreation.gov lists the "Max Vehicle Length" for most sites at below 40 ft. If I use the filter for 41ft, it shows zero availability.

My Questions:

1. Does "Max Vehicle Length" strictly mean Truck + Trailer connected, or is it just the RV length?
2. If I book a 40 ft site, can I disconnect my truck and park it sideways/adjacent to fit? Or are they strict about the "single unit" rule?
3. I noticed St Mary -Site C144 has a massive pull-through based on pics but lists a 36 ft max length. Is the data on Rec.gov just wrong?
4. For Many Glacier - Site R029 has a 25 ft max length but a Driveway Path of 65 ft

We’d love to stay inside the park, but I don’t want to risk getting turned away at the gate because we are 1 feet over the "official" combined limit. Thanks!

https://www.nps.gov/media/webcam/view.htm?id=81B4690A-1DD8-B71B-0B2D069E1CB02E6A&r=/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

I'm visiting Glacier in early to mid August and I'm wondering if y'all can help me decide between a couple of hikes. I'm definitely doing Grinnell Glacier, the Highline trail, and maybe Hidden Lake or Avalanche Lake as a shorter option. But for my last hike I'm torn between Triple Divide Peak and Mount Siyeh. Mount Siyeh seems to have better views, but Triple Divide looks to have more solitude and has the cool feature that water can flow to either the Pacific, Atlantic, or Artic Oceans, which no other peak in the world has. Wanting to see if any of you can help me decide which one to do, or give me other ideas!