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CHRIS PETERSON

Editor

Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at editor@hungryhorsenews.com or 406-892-2151.

Recent Stories

FWP says wolf numbers holding fairly steady
August 15, 2024 1 a.m.

FWP says wolf numbers holding fairly steady

The estimated statewide wolf population for 2023 was 1,096, just one less than the 2022 estimated population and slightly below the 10-year average of 1,140 wolves but well above recovery thresholds, FWP noted.

Glacier seeing high number of no-shows in North Fork
July 18, 2024 1 a.m.

Glacier seeing high number of no-shows in North Fork

Like other entrances in Glacier, the Park Service implements a reservation system for the area to control crowding in the summer months from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald

The good news is the lake has rebounded since then – dissolved nitrogen and phosphorous levels have plummeted by 67% and 92% respectively.

Hikers and bikers should be able to go to Logan Pass this weekend
June 14, 2024 3:10 p.m.

Hikers and bikers should be able to go to Logan Pass this weekend

Since crews typically don’t work on weekends, that means folks should be able to hike and bike to Logan Pass this weekend.

Belly Up
June 13, 2024 1 a.m.

Belly Up

When things go south in a beautiful place, you just roll with it

The first fish broke the line and that was the end of the fishing. I knew the leader was beyond repair at that point and I didn’t have another one.

Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift
June 6, 2024 1 a.m.

Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift

Construction paving done on lower end of Sun Road, though shoulder work continues

Glacier Park plow crews cleared the snow at the pass and then headed down to the Big Drift east of the Continental Divide

Columbia Falls a natural ‘funnel’ for bears
April 11, 2024 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls a natural ‘funnel’ for bears

Last year Vallieres responded to 18 grizzly bear conflict calls in Columbia Falls. The year before that, which was a bad year for wild berry crops, that number was 30.

Glacier National Park crews plowing Two Medicine Road
March 28, 2024 1 a.m.

Glacier National Park crews plowing Two Medicine Road

Will start Going-to-the-Sun Road at Rising Sun next week

This year expect road construction on the west side this spring, as crews need to finish up a construction job on the Sun Road from just before the Lake McDonald Lodge to the North McDonald Road. Crews were unable to finish that section due to snow and cold last fall.

At Logan Pass, endangered insect presents a quandary for flush toilets
February 1, 2024 1 a.m.

At Logan Pass, endangered insect presents a quandary for flush toilets

Meltwater Lednian Stonefly lives in only the coldest, cleanest water sources in the park

Endangered lynx caught by trappers; one dies of injuries
January 18, 2024 1 a.m.

Endangered lynx caught by trappers; one dies of injuries

Both instances were self-reported by the trappers and were subsequently reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by FWP, it said in a release.

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