Glacier Times
August 29, 2008
Glacier's Timeline has been updated and posted! The timeline is a mere glimpse of Glacier National Park over the years, through a cultural lens. If you have history that you would like to add, please share it with us- and we will do our best to incorporate it.
This timeline was created with the use and help of
Brain Storm for Glacier’s 100th! If you missed this session, you can catch us at Many Glacier Hotel (8/21) 11am-2pm, St. Mary Visitor Center (8/21) 4-7pm, Glacier Park Lodge (8/22) 4-7pm, Polebridge Fire Cache (8/26) 4-7pm. We will also be hosting a series this fall in the outlying communities. These sessions are open to all- and you can come and go as you please throughout the three hour time slot! If you can’t make it to one of the sessions, you can share your ideas online.
August 19, 2008
As rain fell outside, the West Glacier Listening Session stormed up a flurry of ideas. From connecting kids and nature to bringing back old naturalist programs, from symphonies to bringing out museum archives, from film festivals to centennial gardens—the ideas were non-stop! Check back to the site often to see all of the comments made during our Listening Session series.
We are Here to Listen
July 31, 2008
What are Listening Sessions? The Centennial Program will be hosting a series of Listening Sessions this summer and fall.
“We will travel the state listening to our gateway communities who care deeply about
We want to hear from you- what do you love about
The first 5 sessions will take place in the park this August. There will be additional Listening Sessions throughout the region in September and October. Please visit the Calendar of Events often to see where you can find a Listening Session near YOU!
As always feel free to share your thoughts through the 'contact us' page.
Open Season for Event & Retail Applications
July 21, 2008
The Centennial Program has officially opened the season for applications! If you would like to host an event in your community, have use of the Centennial Signature (logo) for publications, or craft a Centennial retail product for sale; apply away. Get Involved!
Be sure to check out the Glacier Centennial Signature (Logo Use) Guidelines, as well.
First Night Sperry; + 5 Feet of Snow
July 4, 2008
The night before Sperry Chalet opens for the summer season, the Belton Chalet, Inc kicks off their season with a fundraiser, 'First Night Sperry'. This year, 'First Night Sperry' benefited the Centennial Program!
As we approached the Chalet, the last .5 mile was 100% snow covered- and not only 100% covered, but there was at least 5 feet of snow drifted in the sub-alpine forest. We followed the red tape to the stone chalet, only to find a 5 step snow staircase that led us down into the check in at the dining hall. The clouds were hovering; the thunder roaring- and we were admiring the
Centennial Program, Morning KOFI
June 30, 2008
The Glacier Centennial Program recently made its big debut on the radio! Throughout the week of June 30-July 4, we are featured as a special guest on KOFI, 1180 AM. Be sure to tune in...
As mentioned on the radio, we are revving up for a fall series of Listening Sessions. Centennial Listening Sessions will be open to all for suggestions and ideas. These sessions are an opportunity to engage and learn about
Welcome to the Glacier Centennial Blog!
June 19, 2008
Welcome to the official Glacier Centennial website! The purpose of this blog is for the program to publish periodic updates about the Centennial. Check back often!