Each year, 80 to 90% of wildfires are human-caused, but we thank our communities for the effort to prevent fires so far this summer. Northwest Montana is currently experiencing drought conditions including extremely dry forest fuels; forecasts of temperatures above normal accompanied by low humidity, wind, and minimal precipitation; and competition for firefighting resources, as fires continue to burn across the State and the West. The intent of Fire Restrictions is to reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of very high to extreme fire danger by decreasing potential sources of ignition.
Restrictions include:
* Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes.
* Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Also:
* Never discard cigarettes, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
* Ensure trailer chains are properly secured to prevent dragging which can cause sparks.
* Avoid driving or parking your vehicle, ATV, or UTV on dry grass.
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Glacier National Park preserves more than a million acres of some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth. With more than 740 miles of trails meandering throughout this vast park, how will you find and choose the most scenic and rewarding hikes?
Exploring Glacier National Park takes all the guesswork out by focusing on the most amazing hikes, and provides you with handpicked recommendations that will allow you to make the most of your trip to Glacier:
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