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Government shutdown latest challenge for Glacier National Park, surrounding communities
October 29, 2025/
According to a recent NPS study, in 2024, Glacier National Park, with 3.2 million visitors, generated more than $656 million for northwest Montana’s economy and supported 5,190 jobs.
While the shutdown has led to some canceled vacations, locals say they are worried about the long-term health of the National Park Service.
“I’ve heard from several superintendents who have said, ‘Well, we made it through this summer, but next summer might not be so easy,’” Mow said.
