Park Operations Adjust for Fall Schedule
Park Operations Adjust for Fall Schedule Prepare for limited services, vehicle restrictions, and closures due to changing weather and congestion WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 9, 2020] – Operating hours for visitor services in Glacier National Park including campgrounds, backcountry permits, boat inspections, and concession operations begin to adjust now that the Labor Day holiday weekend passed, and the autumn season approaches. No front country campgrounds are currently open in the park. Fish Creek
Nominations Now Open for Annual Kalispell Business Awards
Nominations Now Open for Annual Kalispell Business Awards The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 49th Great Chief, Businessman, and Businesswoman of the Year awards. All nominations submitted to the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce by Friday, October 2 will be considered for recognition and all awards will be presented during the Kalispell Chamber’s 116th Annual Banquet on Thursday, November 12. The Great Chief Award is the oldest and most prestigious award given by the
Kalispell Chamber Names New President/CEO
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Names New President/CEO After conducting a national search, the Board of Directors of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has selected Lorraine Clarno of Beaverton, Oregon as the organization’s new President/CEO. Clarno will officially start with the organization on October 12 and take over as President/CEO mid-November. Throughout her 20-year tenure as CEO of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, Clarno secured significant gains for the Portland-area suburb and grew the
Fire danger moves to HIGH in Flathead County
Fire danger moves to HIGH in Flathead County Kalispell, MT July 27, 2020 – Today, Flathead area fire managers moved the fire danger rating to high. The danger rating is elevated for the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, the DNRC Swan Unit, Stillwater Unit, and Kalispell Unit, and other local state lands. As a whole, Flathead County is also at a high fire danger. Fire managers move the fire danger rating to high when a large area is dry enough to ignite easily, has a high potential for
Glacier National Park Decides Not to Implement Ticketed Entry
Glacier National Park Decides Not to Implement Ticketed Entry WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 22, 2020] – After careful consideration, discussion, and with input from park staff, local businesses, and parks already implementing similar systems, Glacier National Park officials have decided not to implement the proposed temporary ticketed vehicle entry. On June 27, park officials learned that access across the Blackfeet Reservation would remain closed for the summer due to COVID-19. Staff immediately began
