Glacier National Park National Park Service

Glacier National Park: Geologist Chris Weiss briefly discusses the geologic history of Glacier National Park.

Glacier National Park: USGS research biologist Kate Kendall discusses a project to estimate population and distribution of grizzly bears in Glacier National Park and surrounding areas. The method of collecting hair samples from bears is mentioned.

Glacier National Park: The value of research on glaciers is discussed by a USGS research ecologist. Emphasis is placed on how the melting of glaciers affects ecosystems and serves as an indicator for climate change.

Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers in Glacier National Park during summer. Topics include animal encounters, weather, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, dehydration, waste disposal, park preservation and regulations, food handling, and stock handling.

Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers during winter in Glacier National Park. Topics include hypothermia, frostbite, avalanches, food storage, water purification, waste disposal, animal encounters, and park regulations.

Glacier National Park: A bear biologist discusses safety tips for hikers who encounter bears. Tips include how to avoid sneaking up and startling a bear, how to distinguish a black bear from a grizzly, and how to respond to both a bluff attack and an actual attack.