Glacier National Park http://www.nps.gov/glac GlacierCast Experience Glacier National Park's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, transportation, and stories of Native Americans. Connect and reconnect with Glacier National Park virtually though our Podcasts and online virtual tours at our Web site (www.nps.gov/glac). Come, visit us in beautiful Montana, and discover what awaits you. Podcasts by Glacier National Park en ℗&© 2006, NPS.GOV Glacier National Park Division of Interpretation bill_hayden@nps.gov Government & Organizations Glacier National Park and the Broadcast Media Center of the University of Montana Glacier National Park is bear country! Do you know how to react if you see one on the trail? How do I cross that rushing stream? What do I do with my food? There is a lot to know about backcountry camping in Glacier. The information contained in this video will provide backcountry users, or anyone interested in outdoor activities in Glacier National Park, with basic safety information. It also introduces "Leave No Trace" concepts and is an essential tool to plan a successful overnight experience in the park. Day-hikers and the casual visitor to Glacier will also enjoy this introduction to the wilds of one of the most spectacular and wild areas in the world. This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park is bear country! Do you know how to react if you see one on the trail? How do I cross that rushing stream? What do I do with my food? There is a lot to know about backcountry camping in Glacier. The information contained in this video will provide backcountry users, or anyone interested in outdoor activities in Glacier National Park, with basic safety information. It also introduces "Leave No Trace" concepts and is an essential tool to plan a successful overnight experience in the park. Day-hikers and the casual visitor to Glacier will also enjoy this introduction to the wilds of one of the most spectacular and wild areas in the world. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/01glac_summerbc.m4v Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:05:00 EST no 00:14:21 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, backcountry, hiking, summer, bears, safety, ecology, camping Glacier National Park and the Broadcast Media Center of the University of Montana Winter is a special time in Glacier. The crowds are gone and a peaceful quiet descends over the park. However, just as it is a time of great challenge for the plants and animals that live here, it is also a time of unique challenges that are faced by only the hardiest of souls willing to venture into the backcountry on skis or snowshoes. Hypothermia, frostbite, and avalanches need to be factored in to any winter backcountry trip. This video will aid in planning a successful winter overnight experience in the park. Park visitors not planning on this level of extreme winter recreation will appreciate the challenges highlighted in this short vignette into Glacier's winter. This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers in Glacier National Park. Winter is a special time in Glacier. The crowds are gone and a peaceful quiet descends over the park. However, just as it is a time of great challenge for the plants and animals that live here, it is also a time of unique challenges that are faced by only the hardiest of souls willing to venture into the backcountry on skis or snowshoes. Hypothermia, frostbite, and avalanches need to be factored in to any winter backcountry trip. This video will aid in planning a successful winter overnight experience in the park. Park visitors not planning on this level of extreme winter recreation will appreciate the challenges highlighted in this short vignette into Glacier's winter. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/02glac_winterbc.m4v Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:05:00 EST no 00:10:24 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, backcountry, hiking, winter, skiing, safety, ecology, camping Glacier National Park Park Wildlife Biologist John Waller explains about bear behavior and how to hike and travel safer on the trails in Glacier National Park. Learn why it's not a good idea to walk quietly and how best to react to a surprise encounter with one of the parks largest and most magnificent residents. Hiking safely in bear country. Park Wildlife Biologist John Waller explains about bear behavior and how to hike and travel safer on the trails in Glacier National Park. Learn why it's not a good idea to walk quietly and how best to react to a surprise encounter with one of the parks largest and most magnificent residents. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/03glac-bearsafety.m4v Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:05:00 EST no 00:07:17 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping Glacier National Park Learn all about Apgar Village, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Learn all about Apgar Village, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/01_GTSR_Apgar%20Village.m4v Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:04 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, apgar Glacier National Park Learn all about Apgar Village, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Learn all about Apgar Village, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/01_GTSR_Apgar%20Village%202.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:50 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, apgar Glacier National Park Looking for a campground and the opportunity to make memories? Learn all about Apgar Campground, the largest campground in Glacier National Park, and point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Looking for a campground and the opportunity to make memories? Learn all about Apgar Campground, the largest campground in Glacier National Park, and point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/03_GTSR_Apgar%20Camp.m4v Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:41 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, apgar Glacier National Park Looking for a campground and the opportunity to make memories? Learn all about Apgar Campground, the largest campground in Glacier National Park, and point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Looking for a campground and the opportunity to make memories? Learn all about Apgar Campground, the largest campground in Glacier National Park, and point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/03_GTSR_Apgar%20Camp%202.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:41 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, apgar Glacier National Park Spend the night at Sprague Creek Campground, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Spend the night at Sprague Creek Campground, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/04_GTSR_Sprague%20Creek%20Camp.m4v Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:07 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, sprague creek, sprague Glacier National Park Spend the night at Sprague Creek Campground, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Spend the night at Sprague Creek Campground, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/04_GTSR_Sprague%20Creek%20Camp.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:08 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, sprague creek, sprague Glacier National Park Discover the power of water at McDonald Creek, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Discover the power of water at McDonald Creek, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/06_GTSR_McDonald%20Creek.m4v Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:05 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, mcdonald creek, Glacier National Park Discover the power of water at McDonald Creek, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Discover the power of water at McDonald Creek, a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/06_GTSR_McDonald%20Creek.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:06 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, mcdonald creek, Glacier National Park Surrounded by an old growth forest lies Avalanche Creek. This a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most popular destinations in Glacier National Park. Discover why in this Podcast. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Surrounded by an old growth forest lies Avalanche Creek. This a major point of interest on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most popular destinations in Glacier National Park. Discover why in this Podcast. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/07_GTSR_Avalanche%20Creek%202.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:17 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, avalanche creek, avalanche Glacier National Park Learn all about the construction of the West Tunnel on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Learn all about the construction of the West Tunnel on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/08_GTSR_West%20Tunnel%202.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:21 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, west tunnel, tunnel Glacier National Park The Loop is perhaps one of the most significant features on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. The Loop is perhaps one of the most significant features on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/09_GTSR_The%20Loop.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:51 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, loop, the loop Glacier National Park At 492 feet, Bird Woman Falls is a spectacular sight to see from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. At 492 feet, Bird Woman Falls is a spectacular sight to see from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/10_GTSR_Bird%20Woman%20Falls.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:39 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, bird woman falls, waterfalls Glacier National Park Don't get wet as you drive by the Weeping Wall! The Weeping Wall is highlight for anyone driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Don't get wet as you drive by the Weeping Wall! The Weeping Wall is highlight for anyone driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/11_GTSR_Weeping%20Wall.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:10 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, waterfalls, weeping wall Glacier National Park The view from Big Bend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is amazing. Learn why Big Bend is also significant during plowing season. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. The view from Big Bend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is amazing. Learn why Big Bend is also significant during plowing season. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/12_GTSR_Big%20Bend.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:43 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, big bend, plowing Glacier National Park Triple Arches is another fine example of engineering and craftsmanship on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Triple Arches is another fine example of engineering and craftsmanship on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/13_GTSR_Triple%20Arches.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:32 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, triple arches Glacier National Park Interested in seeing mountain goats and a sweeping view of the Going-to-the-Sun Road? Oberlin Bend offers both opportunities. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Interested in seeing mountain goats and a sweeping view of the Going-to-the-Sun Road? Oberlin Bend offers both opportunities. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/14_GTSR_Oberlin%20Bend.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:54 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, mountain goats Glacier National Park Logan Pass sits at the crossing of the Continental Divide and is the highest location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Logan Pass sits at the crossing of the Continental Divide and is the highest location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/15_GTSR_Logan%20Pass.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:07 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, mountain goats, logan pass, bighorn sheep Glacier National Park Learn all about Lunch Creek, a major point of interest and sensitive area on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Learn all about Lunch Creek, a major point of interest and sensitive area on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/16_GTSR_Lunch%20Creek.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:40 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, lunch creek Glacier National Park The East Tunnel is one of two major portals into the rugged mountains on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. The East Tunnel is one of two major portals into the rugged mountains on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/17_GTSR_East%20Tunnel.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:52 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, east tunnel, tunnel Glacier National Park Discover some of the best hiking trails in Glacier National Park at Siyeh Bend. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Discover some of the best hiking trails in Glacier National Park at Siyeh Bend. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/18_GTSR_Siyeh%20Bend.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:37 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, siyeh bend, siyeh Glacier National Park Jackson Glacier is the only glacier seen from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Learn about its fate in the coming years. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Jackson Glacier is the only glacier seen from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Learn about its fate in the coming years. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/19_GTSR_Jackson%20Glacier.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:03 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, jackson glacier Glacier National Park The Gunsight Pass Trailhead and trail is one of the most popular wilderness adventures in Glacier National Park, and easily accessed from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. The Gunsight Pass Trailhead and trail is one of the most popular wilderness adventures in Glacier National Park, and easily accessed from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/20_GTSR_Gunsight%20Pass%20Trailhead.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:06 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, backpacking, gunsight pass, gunsight lake, sperry chalet, lake ellen wilson Glacier National Park Explore some of the most popular waterfalls in Glacier National Park. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Explore some of the most popular waterfalls in Glacier National Park. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/21_GTSR_St.%20Mary%20Falls%20Trailhead.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:23 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, waterfalls, baring falls, virginia falls, st. mary falls Glacier National Park Learn all about Sunrift Gorge, a significant location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Learn all about Sunrift Gorge, a significant location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/22_GTSR_Sunrift%20Gorge.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:20 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, gorge, sunrift gorge Glacier National Park This spectacular location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road offers opportunities for present and past discovery. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. This spectacular location on the Going-to-the-Sun Road offers opportunities for present and past discovery. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/23_GTSR_Sun%20Point.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:21 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, sun point, chalets Glacier National Park This amazing pullout on the Going-to-the-Sun Road sits high above St. Mary Lake. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. This amazing pullout on the Going-to-the-Sun Road sits high above St. Mary Lake. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/25_GTSR_Golden%20Staircase.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:01:58 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, golden staircase Glacier National Park Rising Sun is a major hub of activity on the east side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. There is an activity for everyone at this location. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Rising Sun is a major hub of activity on the east side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. There is an activity for everyone at this location. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/26_GTSR_Rising%20Sun.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:34 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, rising sun, boat tours, st. mary lake Glacier National Park Biological diversity is prominent at this location. Learn why in this Podcast. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. Biological diversity is prominent at this location. Learn why in this Podcast. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/27_GTSR_Two%20Dog%20Flats.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:28 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, two dog flats, prairie, elk Glacier National Park The St. Mary Visitor Center sits at the eastern gateway of the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Glacier National Park. Going-to-the-Sun Road Point of Interest. The St. Mary Visitor Center sits at the eastern gateway of the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Glacier National Park. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/29_GTSR_St.%20Mary%20Visitor%20Center.m4a Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 EST no 00:02:18 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, hiking, bears, safety, wildlife, animals, camping, going-to-the-sun road, gtsr, going to the sun road, sun road, st. mary, visitor center Dan Fagre, USGS and Glacier National Park Research Ecologist, Dan Fagre with the USGS, explains the impacts of climate change on Glacier National Park's ecosystem. Research in Glacier. Research Ecologist, Dan Fagre with the USGS, explains the impacts of climate change on Glacier National Park's ecosystem. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/glaciersandclimatechange320.m4v Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:00:00 EST no 00:03:13 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, climate change, glaciers, global warming, usgs, glacier national park Dan Fagre, USGS and Glacier National Park Research Ecologist, Dan Fagre with the USGS, explains the impacts of climate change on Glacier National Park's ecosystem. Research in Glacier. Research Ecologist, Dan Fagre with the USGS, explains the impacts of climate change on Glacier National Park's ecosystem. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/glaciersandclimatechangeappletv.m4v Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:00:00 EST no 00:03:13 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, climate change, glaciers, global warming, usgs, glacier national park Kate Kendall, USGS and Glacier National Park Research Biologist, Kate Kendall with the USGS, explains the exciting work being done in Glacier to help understand one of the most magnificent animals on the North American Continent. Grizzly Bear Research. Research Biologist, Kate Kendall with the USGS, explains the exciting work being done in Glacier to help understand one of the most magnificent animals on the North American Continent. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/grizzlybearresearch320.m4v Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:30:00 EST no 00:04:01 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, grizzly bear, bear, DNA, usgs, glacier national park Kate Kendall, USGS and Glacier National Park Research Biologist, Kate Kendall with the USGS, explains the exciting work being done in Glacier to help understand one of the most magnificent animals on the North American Continent. Grizzly Bear Research. Research Biologist, Kate Kendall with the USGS, explains the exciting work being done in Glacier to help understand one of the most magnificent animals on the North American Continent. http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/grizzlybearresearchappletv.m4v Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:30:00 EST no 00:04:01 nps, parks, national parks, glacier, grizzly bear, bear, DNA, usgs, glacier national park Chris Weiss and Glacier National Park Geologist Chris Weiss highlights the interesting and unique geologic history of Glacier National Park Glacier's Geologic History Geologist Chris Weiss highlights the interesting and unique geologic history of Glacier National Park http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/geology-appletv.m4v Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST no 00:02:42 nps, parks, national parks, glaciers, geology, glacier national park Chris Weiss and Glacier National Park Geologist Chris Weiss highlights the interesting and unique geologic history of Glacier National Park Glacier's Geologic History Geologist Chris Weiss highlights the interesting and unique geologic history of Glacier National Park http://mms.nps.gov/podcasts/glac/geology-iPod.m4v Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:01:00 EST no 00:02:42 nps, parks, national parks, glaciers, geology, glacier national park