Glacier National Park

We are parked about 30 miles from Glacier National Park this week.  The first chance we had we were on our way!  Dave was disappointed to find that Going to the Sun Road was closed at Avalanche Creek, 16 miles into the park, as of September 16. Also, Lake McDonald Lodge is closed, most of the campgrounds are closed, the souvenir shops are closed, the bathrooms needed by desperate people are closed  too; but, we did not come for camping or snacks, we came because Glacier Park means you are IN THE WEST! It means that you have driven through the plains and grasslands to where you really wanted to go anyway - the mountains! 

We were able to take the 2 mile hike to the lake that feeds Avalanche Creek and the Trail of the Cedars loop. In spite of the early disappointment it was a delightful day with the perfect hiking companion.