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The Glacier Institute Strengthening connections to the natural world through outdoor education.

Who has the fastest lap amongst the Glacier Institute leadership team?If you guessed, Elizabeth you are correct! She won...
10/19/2026

Who has the fastest lap amongst the Glacier Institute leadership team?

If you guessed, Elizabeth you are correct! She won the End of Season Fastest Lap trophy with half a second to spare. It was fun getting to celebrate the completion of the summer season.

We are so excited about this winter and 2027. Stay tuned for more to come!

Want to experience Big Creek as an adult? Join us this upcoming January for our 2027 Big Creek Winter Programs! We are k...
10/16/2026

Want to experience Big Creek as an adult? Join us this upcoming January for our 2027 Big Creek Winter Programs! We are kicking off with 2 Winter Backcountry Preparedness courses, followed by Winter Photography, and wrapping with Winter Wildlife Ecology!

Learn more about our new Big Creek winter offerings (and more) offerings here -> https://glacierinstitute.org/glacier-national-park-hikes/glacier-park-winter-programs/

10/15/2026

Do you know the key differences between antlers and horns? Listen in on some key differences from Anthony Nelson, Glacier Institute Executive Director, in this Educational Moment.

View more Educational Moments on our YouTube! -> https://youtu.be/YJCEgZT_4T4

The entire staff is still thinking about these pizzas from All Staff Day at Big Creek! Shoutout to Hospitality Speciali...
10/14/2026

The entire staff is still thinking about these pizzas from All Staff Day at Big Creek! Shoutout to Hospitality Specialists Aidan, Gray, and Zada!

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10/06/2026

Big Creek camps >

Tomorrow is Tales of Glacier - Navigating Life with Bears in Montana, the final of the season. Oct 5th at 6pm for a pres...
10/04/2026

Tomorrow is Tales of Glacier - Navigating Life with Bears in Montana, the final of the season. Oct 5th at 6pm for a presentation by Montana FWP Bear Education Technician Anna Martin.

B**r and W**e will be available for purchase. Free s'mores supplies available (weather permitting). Please bring your own seating.

More event info -> https://www.facebook.com/share/18NB4LyyNM/

10/02/2026

Winter is coming and so are Big Creek Winter ADULT Courses. Stay tuned, our winter courses will be announcemed soon!

10/01/2026

Can you decipher a Rocky Mountain Goat versus Bighorn Sheep? Listen in as Glacier Institute's Executive Director, Anthony Nelson, gives tips and tricks on how to impress your friends and family by knowing the differences between a Rocky Mountain Goat and a Bighorn Sheep.

Many more Educational Moments are on the way! Subscribe on our YouTube page -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMj78NIG53Bk

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09/30/2026

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We are one week away from Tales of Glacier - Navigating Life with Bears in Montana, the final of the season. Join us Oct...
09/28/2026

We are one week away from Tales of Glacier - Navigating Life with Bears in Montana, the final of the season. Join us Oct 5th at 6pm for a presentation by Montana FWP Bear Education Technician Anna Martin.

B**r and W**e will be available for purchase. Free s'mores supplies available (weather permitting). Please bring your own seating.

More event info -> https://www.facebook.com/share/18NB4LyyNM/

Address

7450 Highway 2 East
Columbia Falls, MT
59912

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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