Bears
Glacier National Park
Glacier is home to two species of bears: grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and black bears (Ursus americanus). Both species come in a range of colors from black to brown, reddish, or blond.
Glacier is home to two species of bears: grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and black bears (Ursus americanus). Both species come in a range of colors from black to brown, reddish, or blond. Visitors should be aware that all bears are potentially dangerous. Park regulations require that people maintain a distance of at least 100 yards (91 m) from bears. It is against the law to feed any park wildlife, including bears. The mantra that "a fed bear is a dead bear" is unfortunately a reality. To learn about safety in bear country, visit Glacier National Park's website for resources on how to recreate safely in the park at NPS.GOV/GLAC.
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Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
In addition to driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road and other park roads, the Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail, the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, and the Trail of the Cedars are three of Glacier’s most accessible areas. Improvements in accessibility are being made each year, and with a bit of pre-planning, all visitors can find Glacier to be a rewarding experience. Details on Glacier's accessible facilities and services can be found on the park's website nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
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