The Glacier Institute

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

08/28/2026

Those trail running or biking in bear country must understand that they are taking a higher risk activity than hiking, simply due to speed. Bear spray is just as essential when trail running or biking as it is any other time outdoors in bear country.

Listen as The Glacier Institute's Executive Director, Anthony Nelson, gives insight into recreating in bear country. More Educational Moments are on the way! Subscribe on our YouTube page -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMj78NIG53Bk

Scenes from our LGTBQ Outdoors group around Glacier National Park! We took on Avalanche Lake, Three Falls Hike, Hidden L...
08/27/2026

Scenes from our LGTBQ Outdoors group around Glacier National Park! We took on Avalanche Lake, Three Falls Hike, Hidden Lake Overlook, and more!

Thank you for joining us, we loved hosting the group!

We love our staff and our guests do too! Hope to see you on a program with us soon!
08/26/2026

We love our staff and our guests do too! Hope to see you on a program with us soon!

08/25/2026

Glacier National Park is home to black and grizzly bears. What are some extra things to keep in mind when traveling in bear country?

Listen in as The Glacier Institute's, Executive Director, Anthony Nelson, describes what hikers should know when traveling in bear country. Here are some tips to feel better prepared when traveling in bear country.

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

Curiosity does not have an age limit.The Glacier Institute creates opportunities for children, adults, families, local r...
08/25/2026

Curiosity does not have an age limit.

The Glacier Institute creates opportunities for children, adults, families, local residents, and visitors from around the world to experience Glacier, ask questions, and discover something new.

Your Great Fish Community Challenge gift helps make lifelong learning and immersive outdoor experiences possible.

Give through September 11 -> https://whitefishcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1074

Uniting and Empowering Veterans with the Waypoint Vets in Glacier National Park at our Field Camp property. We love host...
08/24/2026

Uniting and Empowering Veterans with the Waypoint Vets in Glacier National Park at our Field Camp property. We love hosting this group!

08/21/2026

Aggressive bear behavior, do you know what it looks like?

Glacier Institute Executive Director, Anthony Nelson, describes what hikers should look for when encountering a bear to gauge it's behavior. He tells the indicators to look for to gauge if a bear is being aggressive.

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

Our Nature Center Exploration Day Camps wrap up for the summer today. We'd like to send a huge thank you to each parent ...
08/20/2026

Our Nature Center Exploration Day Camps wrap up for the summer today. We'd like to send a huge thank you to each parent that signed up and each student that joined us for our inaugural year this summer.

Huge shoutout to Willa C. for being the lead educator on these camps. We are looking forward to year two in Columbia Falls!

Scenes from Nature’s Canvas Art Camp 2026!Stay tuned for the 2027 Summer Camp Schedule release this fall!
08/18/2026

Scenes from Nature’s Canvas Art Camp 2026!

Stay tuned for the 2027 Summer Camp Schedule release this fall!

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Columbia Falls, MT
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