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News and Adventure from Glacier National Park Temporary trail, backcountry campsite, and fishing closures remain in effect northwest of the Old Faithful area following a bear incident earlier this month. Emergency responders, including law enforcement, EMS personnel and interagency partners, responded to the scene and provided aid before transporting two…

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