Glacier Park's 'No List' Warning: Tourism's Climate Toll

Glacier National Park has been placed on Fodor's "No List" for 2026, signaling a critical warning about the unsustainable impact of mass tourism exacerbated by climate change fears. The park's unique "last-chance tourism" trend sees visitors flocking to witness its iconic glaciers before they disappear, a phenomenon driven by the park warming at nearly twice the global average.

As a result of this rush, Glacier National Park experienced record-high visitor numbers in 2025, significantly straining its infrastructure. This influx has led to increased traffic congestion on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, greater waste accumulation, and heightened risks to wildlife. Despite implemented measures like timed entry reservations and renewable energy use, these efforts have had limited success in reducing overall visitor numbers.

Fodor's annual "No List" aims to highlight destinations suffering from overtourism, urging travelers to reconsider visits. The park's inclusion underscores a growing concern for this natural wonder, which, like historical "last chance tourism" events, now faces the paradox of its own popularity accelerating its degradation. Experts emphasize the need for sustainable tourism practices and responsible management to preserve such fragile environments for the future.