TRAVEL UPDATES
Going-to-the-Sun Road Ticketed Entry
Glacier National Park is instituting an online reservation system (ticketed entry) for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor between the park’s West and St. Mary Entrances from May 28 to September 6, 2021.
Online Entry Reservation System (Ticketed Entry)
Day-use visitors who arrive by private vehicle or motorcycle and enter the West and St, Mary Entrances of the park between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST must have a day-use entry reservation ticket. Day-use entry reservation tickets are valid for seven consecutive days per vehicle and must be validated on the first day the reservation is scheduled to begin. Visitors arriving on foot or bicycle do not require a day-use entry reservation ticket. Day-use reservations are included with any overnight lodging and service reservations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor between the West and St. Mary Entrance Stations.
For more information check out the resources page: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
Yellowstone National Park Road Closure
For 2021, the road between Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Village will be closed. Additionally, there will be no trail access to Mount Washburn.
Rental Car Shortage
Locations across the United States are experiencing a rental car shortage. Be sure to make your rental car reservation at the same time you make any flight arrangements. We recommend calling the car rental agency’s local number to ensure the most up-to-date availability rather than relying on a website.
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE
Visit Montana prioritizes the health and safety of our citizens and visitors. With that, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and the rapidly changing public health situation. Visit Montana wants to ensure that you have the resources needed to make informed travel decisions. We are taking precautions according to information and recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization and we encourage the traveling public to seek and heed the latest expert guidance.
What you need to know
The health and safety of our citizens and visitors is our top priority. While visiting our spectacular state please be prepared for some new protocols and safety precautions.
Know before you go: Know the local public health guidelines before arriving at your destination.
Stay home if you’re sick.
Understand some services and destinations may be limited.
As of Friday, February 12, 2021 Governor Gianforte lifted the statewide mask mandate, but visitors should be aware that local regulations may differ across the state. For current information, check each region and know before you go.
Glacier Country
Southwest Montana
Central Montana
Yellowstone Country
Missouri River Country
Southeast Montana
Indian Country
President Biden has issued several executive orders regarding COVID-19. The Executive Order Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing directs compliance with CDC guidance on masking and physical distancing in federal buildings, on federal lands, and by federal employees and contractors. The Executive Order Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel which directs applicable agencies to take immediate action to require mask-wearing on many airplanes, trains, and certain other forms of public transportation in the United States.
The CDC recommends older adults or people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions who are at risk for disease, should consider postponing nonessential travel. For the latest international and national travel alerts, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Illness Prevention
This is a rapidly changing public health situation and it’s important to stay informed by following reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
The best way to prevent infection from COVID-19 and any respiratory virus is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The same preventative measures that are recommended during cold and flu season will also help to protect against coronavirus:
Wash your hands thoroughly and often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue (or your elbow)
Stay home if you are sick
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Wear a mask in public spaces or when social distancing cannot be achieved
If you have traveled to any destination during the past 14 days:
Monitor your health and practice social distancing. Social distancing means staying out of crowded places, avoiding group gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible.
If you get sick with a fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, or have trouble breathing:
Seek medical advice. Call ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room.
Tell your doctor about your recent travel and your symptoms.
Avoid contact with others.
Do not travel while sick.
We urge the traveling public to stay informed, seek information from reputable sources, and take preventative measures like washing your hands to protect against COVID-19.