Grizzly bear at Glacier National Park.

Grizzly bear encounter in Montana Glacier National Park

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Ten years after the act was passed, 92% of Glacier was proposed to be formally designated wilderness. On June 13, 1974, Glacier's wilderness recommendation was submitted to Congress -- but it was never enacted. While Congress determines the status of the proposal, Glacier manages its recommended wilderness according to NPS Policy. This series of videos celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and the 50th anniversary of