Glacier Park Going-to-the-Sun Road to open June 25

The gates to the sun will swing open Thursday, providing the season's first access to Glacier National Park's scenic Logan Pass.

Motorists will be able to travel Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Glacier to the pass by midday Thursday, park officials said. The eastside approach is set to open Friday.

For current road conditions, log onto www.nps.gov/applications/glac/roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm.

Visitors also can call (406) 888-7800 for general park information. Updated road conditions are available by calling 5-1-1, or 1-800-226-7623.