Glacier National Park Chat

Well said Pete. I want to get away from that constant communication we all live with.

Oh Pete, just when I thought you were taking ten of your friends (chatters) along with you! Seriously, glad it worked out for you.

Lyman, Check 2020 Trip Dates, there has been some discussion there under "thinking out loud".

Nice photos and report. We were at Carlsbad years ago but didn't venture onto Guadalupe. Now I wish we had. Thanks for posting.

Looking at the webcams this morning, it seems the snow storm may happen. Hope any hikers have made it in to a safe place.

We had always shipped our bear spray via USPS also and about three years ago ran into the same problem at Whitefish and Columbia Falls. West Glacier shipped it. Then the next year West Glacier wouldn't ship it either. We went to UPS and we did ship it home that year, but after that it didn't make se...

I think in June I saw the two pay phones outside of Swiftcurrent also.

"I understand their position, and I don't blame the rangers personally. However, I feel it's just another cop out on the National Park Service's part. They're too afraid to be more assertive and aggressive at enforcing the law and regulations. They don't want to "offend" the visitors...

From the park's webpage

East Side Service
St. Mary Visitor Center to Logan Pass
Shuttles approximately every 40 minutes.
Service begins at 7:00 am.
Last shuttles leave Logan Pass at 7:00 pm

Below is post from park's facebook. Thought someone might need to know. "Are you planning to hike the Highline or Loop Trail in the morning? Please read the press release below for an important temporary trail closure update: Highline and Loop Trails and Swiftcurrent Pass Area Temporarily Close...

What a great adventure and nice report and pics.

I know this thread started about the visual impact of the cell tower, but to me the real impact of the tower is how it affects the national park experience. While the tower may or may not be unsightly, people walking around constantly talking on phones or checking facebook, has a much bigger impact,...

Pete, I don't even have a smart phone, as everyone I know it seems to be permanently attached to them!!

Pete, I think you misunderstood me. I totally agree with your snarky view about the use of technology in the park. My point was, if you are so attached to these devices you don't need to be out trying to have a "wilderness experience". Not only does it take away from their experience, it t...

Picture this: Lil Johnny and Susie, ear buds in place, ditty boppin' down the Highline listening to some iTunes crap. Meanwhile Dad's checking his IRA app as Mom talks to the dog sitter back home making sure Fido is still barkin'. All of them oblivious to the grizzly bear sow and her yearling cubs ...