Beautiful one day, freezing the next: Rocky Mountains outside the peak
We’ve come to experience Jasper and Banff in spring during the lull between the ski season finishing and the summer crowds descending.
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National Park Service cuts bring uncertainty for employees and visitors
Significant cuts to the federal workforce have created uncertainty around staffing levels at national parks in Montana. MTPR’s John Hooks shares the latest with host Elinor Smith.
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Hiking Solo: Top U.S. Trails for Adventurers
Eastern U.S. Odyssey The Appalachian Trail, stretching over 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine, is an iconic destination for long-distance hikers. This trail is a rite of passage for many adventurers, ...
Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000
Climate change is accelerating the melting of the world’s mountain glaciers, according to a massive new study that found them ...
These national park trails were created by America’s first Black soldiers
Follow in the footsteps of the Buffalo Soldiers, who guarded parks and created trails in Yosemite, Sequoia, and Hawai’i ...
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“The American Alps” in Washington Has 312 Glaciers, a Turquoise Lake, and Barely Any Visitors
Shutterstock Washington’s Got the Real Deal North Cascades National Park hides in Washington State with snowy peaks, blue ...
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Feds approve BNSF plan to reduce grizzly deaths on Montana rail lines
The plan will stay in place for at least seven years, regardless of whether grizzly bears lose their protections as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in that time.