No Bad Trip in Glacier Managing Outdoor Recreation: Case Studies in the National Parks, 2nd Edition.

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No Bad Trip in Glacier Managing Outdoor Recreation: Case Studies in the National Parks, 2nd Edition

Glacier National Park “Crown of the Continent” Established in 1910 First International Peace Park (1932) International Biosphere Reserve (1974) World Heritage Site (1995) 25 glaciers remain

Google maps

Glacier National Park https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm

Backcountry Visitation High demand for overnight use Short backpacking season Variable campsite opening dates “Night of the grizzlies”

Impacts to resources: Vegetation, soil, wildlife, water Problems Impacts to resources: Vegetation, soil, wildlife, water

Strategies and Practices Management strategies: Limit use, reduce the impact of use, harden resource/experience Management practices: Facility development/site design/maintenance, rules/regulations, information/education, law enforcement, zoning

Facility Development/Site Design/ Maintenance 65 primitive campgrounds 208 designated campsites Separate cooking areas Primitive toilets

Rules/Regulations Permit for designated campsites Length of stay limits at popular sites Leave No Trace 12 person group maximum 2 tents and 4 people per site No dogs (except guide) No food at tent sites Food storage in bins or hanging bag

Information/Education Park website Advance reservation system Backcountry office Walk-in permits Backcountry blog 15 minute video “There is no bad trip in Glacier!”

Law Enforcement Enforce permits and campsite rules Alert visitors to changes in trail conditions

Zoning Designated campsites Nyack/Coal Creek Camping Zone Hike-in mountain chalets

Backcountry Video (14:19) Bear Safety (7:51) https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=870E3A26-155D-451F-67A8788C9EF6EE11 https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=BDACC427-155D-451F-6772BD00883C1C96