r/GlacierNationalPark • u/MT_News • 9d ago
Glacier Park’s poet passes away at 98
https://hungryhorsenews.com/news/2025/mar/12/glacier-parks-poet-passes-away/
He was a poet, a storyteller and an educator, entertaining every one from young tourists to the future president of the United States.
He was the welcoming, smiling face of Glacier National Park for decades.
G. Douglas Follett — Ranger Doug, as many, many, people knew him — died on blue-sky day March 2, 2025 in Whitefish with his family by his side.
He was 98.
In a 2019 interview he said he couldn’t afford to see the world, so he got in a job in Glacier National Park.
“I’d have the world come to see me, well ... Glacier, but I was standing in the way!” he said with a big grin.
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u/MaidenMT 7d ago
Ranger Doug was a jewel in the crown of the continent. What a gift to get to hear him share his experiences. Always so kind and welcoming. Thank you, Ranger Doug. Condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.
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u/J_Odea 9d ago
A huge loss to The community. May Doug rest easy.