Going-to-the-Sun Road Information and Transit System
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One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles through the park's wild interior, winding around mountainsides and treating visitors to some of the best sights in northwest Montana. Use the links below to find out what portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open now (as well as other roads in the park), what the status of plowing is (once we begin for the season), information on the ongoing road rehabilitation project, and other interesting facts about the Going-to-the-Sun Road. 
Live road status Road Status Wondering what portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open for travel? See the live status of all park roads now. 
David Restivo, NPS Plowing Logan Pass Plowing Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a monumental challenge. Learn all about it here. 
David Restivo, NPS Going-to-the-Sun Road Going-to-the-Sun Road Project Updates on the rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road can be found on Western Federal Lands Highway's Web site. 
Casey Wollschlaeger FAQs Going-to-the Sun Road FAQs Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Going-to-the-Sun Road. 
Federal Highway Administration Going-to-the-Sun Road New Going-to-the-Sun Road Video Transportation Options at Glacier National Park is the new video created by the Federal Highway Administration and Glacier National Park, which highlights recent advancements in transportation in Glacier National Park. Download the 25Mb QuickTime file here. 
Dave Yeats, NPS Glacier's Shuttle Glacier's Shuttle Are you traveling in Glacier without a car? Are you looking to take a hike from one point to another without the hassle of having two cars? Are you concerned about global climate change in Glacier? Consider using Glacier's shuttle system. 
Horses pulling culverts Going-to-the-Sun Road History Take a historical look behind the construction of this engineering feat with photographs, documents, and an eTour. 
Virtual driving tours Take a Virtual Tour Experience the Going-to-the-Sun Road from your computer or iPod by downloading driving Podcasts. 
J. Mohlhenrich Goat Haunt Alternative Travel Opportunities Discover other fascinating destinations beyond the Going-to-the-Sun Road. |
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Did You Know?
If current trends continue, some scientists have predicted that by the year 2020, there will be no more glaciers in Glacier National Park due to global climate change.