CHRIS PETERSON
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 [email protected] or 406-892-2151.
Recent Stories
Resort tax collection in Columbia Falls slightly less than last year
Columbia Falls' resort tax revenue came in a little less than last year, city manager Eric Hanks noted in a recent report to the city council.
Many Glacier Valley closed due to flood risk
The entire Many Glacier Valley of Glacier National Park was closed Monday as widespread, heavy rainfall drenched the region.
Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical expenses.
Glacier Park transportation plan calls for more parking, more shuttles
Glacier National Park officials revealed preliminary plans for a permanent transportation plan for the Going-to-the-Sun Road moving forward.
Proposed fishing regs tighten bull trout take on reservoir
In addition, a Hungry Horse/South Fork Flathead Bull Trout Catch Card must be in possession when fishing for bull trout. The area is one of the few places west of the divide where it is legal to fish for bull trout, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Ninth Circuit rules state has no jurisdiction to order private home removed in Glacier National Park
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in the case of a private home that was built on the bank of lower McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park, ruling the Flathead Conservation District has no jurisdiction in the matter.
For Hazel Alexander, a remarkable recovery
Hazel Alexander poses for a portrait on April 18, 2026 in Columbia Falls.
Bears awake from winter slumber ready to eat
One of the most gratifying chapters of spring is seeing the first bear of the season.
Glacier National Park starts spring plowing
March has been wet and saw some good snowfalls, particularly in the higher terrain, but it has since gotten into the 50s and near 60 in the past week, and low elevation snows, with no compaction, have been melting rapidly. As such, the Camas Road also has little to no snow. The overall snowpack in the Flathead River Basin , however, did reach 100% of median earlier in March, but has since slipped a few percentage points to 92% as of this writing.
Glacier super: Vehicle reservation system didn't work
While no official word has yet to be released on Glacier National Park’s summer operations, Superintendent Dave Roemer told the crowd at the North Fork Interlocal meeting on Wednesday that it’s safe to assume there will be no reservation system to enter the park this summer.