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Hiawatha Trail — Again! 🚲⛰️😂
11 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
There was no way we were going to drive past the Hiawatha Trail without riding it again. Don absolutely loves this ride—and it’s easy to see why. Beautiful mountain scenery, towering trestles, and those incredible railroad tunnels make this one of our favorite adventures.

The weather was perfect, although apparently everyone else had the same idea because it was busy! Once we finally got our bikes and hit the trail, though, the crowds faded away and we were back to enjoying the ride.

Then came the famous 1.66-mile St. Paul Pass Tunnel—pitch black, freezing cold, wet and muddy. On the way through, I was very careful and managed to come out the other side without getting muddy. Go me! 😂

We rode all the way down through the tunnels and across those amazing trestles, took a break at the bottom, and then made the obvious choice: ride back up. No shuttle for us!

And somewhere on that climb, I found my second wind… and apparently a turbo button. 🚀

Except this time, Turbo Beth came with a side effect: MUD. 😂

I hit the gas and started flying up the trail, throwing mud everywhere. I passed a few people along the way, and I can only hope they weren’t too close behind me—or they may have gotten a little Hiawatha souvenir of their own! 🤣

By the time we reached the top, we were tired, happy, and considerably muddier than we had been on the way down.

Another epic ride on the Hiawatha was in the books. Beautiful views, incredible trestles, freezing tunnels, a little—or maybe a lot—of mud, and a whole lot of pedaling.

Yep… we’d do it again. ❤️Читать далее
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St. Regis: We Made It… and Then a Little Mishap! 😂
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We made it to our campsite in St. Regis, and RV Nugget turned out to be a great little find — cute, clean, shady and tucked into the woods. And even better, we’re right near the Hiawatha Trail, which we’ll be riding tomorrow. 🚲

Everything was going beautifully… until Don sat down to relax after today’s drive. 😂

Yes, there are pictures.
Yes, there is video.
And yes, the evidence is pretty conclusive.

After getting settled, we grilled elk burgers for Don and salmon for me, then headed into St. Regis for the important stuff — milkshakes. Huckleberry for him, Cookies & Cream for me. Priorities. 🥤 (Sorry, no pictures… but we highly recommend the milkshakes!)

Don also managed to acquire a mousetrap from one of the campground maintenance guys in hopes of catching that little mouse we spotted the night before. Apparently, the maintenance guy’s customer service is excellent — he gave us one of his own! Jack the cat’s annual performance review, however, is not looking so good. 🐭🐈🫣

Tomorrow: the Hiawatha Trail! Hopefully Don’s legs are better prepared for the ride than his chair was for sitting. 😂🚲Читать далее
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Through the Jocko Valley
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
More of the Montana landscape as we make our way through the Jocko Valley — from road signs with both the English and Indigenous names on them to a wildlife crossing and views of the Clark Fork River.
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Polson & Flathead Lake 🌊🏔️
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Rolling into Polson along the bay, with Flathead Lake and the mountains opening up ahead of us. We passed the marina tucked into the bay, then headed out of town with a long, straight stretch of highway pointing straight toward the mountains.

Montana sure knows how to make a travel day beautiful! 🚐💙Читать далее
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Along the Middle Fork ➜ West Glacier 🏔️🌲
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Still following Highway 2 west along the beautiful Middle Fork Flathead River. The mountains, river and forest have been our companions all morning, and now we’re approaching the west entrance to Glacier National Park and the little town of West Glacier.

Hard to believe we’re already back at Glacier after just leaving the other side! 🚐🏔️Читать далее
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Highway 2: Bear Creek & Snow Shed #8 🚂🏔️
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Continuing along Highway 2 beside Bear Creek, we spotted something pretty interesting up on the mountainside—the railroad’s Snow Shed #8!

These covered structures protect the BNSF tracks from avalanches, allowing snow, rocks and debris to slide over the top instead of onto the trains. Pretty impressive engineering tucked into the mountainside—and definitely something we wouldn’t have noticed if we weren’t keeping our eyes open! 👀Читать далее
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East Glacier ➜ St. Regis: On the Road Again 🚐
10 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
East Glacier ➜ St. Regis: On the Road Again 🚐

Leaving Glacier behind and heading west through Montana on Highway 2. Big skies, wide-open prairie, winding mountain roads, and views that seem to stretch forever. A long travel day, but a beautiful one!

Just to add a little excitement to start the day… I spotted a mouse in the RV last night (even woke Don up to get it, but we were unsuccessful), so we’re officially on the lookout for our tiny stowaway! 🐭🔎 Jack the cat may need to step up his game. 🐈😂Читать далее
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One Last Dinner & One Last Night in Glacier 🦬🏔️
9 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
On our way back to camp, we stopped once again at Two Sisters Café for dinner. We were seated right away and, after seeing the local bison specialties on the menu, we decided to give them a try. 🦬

Don ordered the bison steak, and I went with the bison bowl. We both agreed the flavor was really good, but the meat was much tougher than we expected. Definitely an interesting experience, but probably not something we’ll order again! 😉

Then it was back to our campsite and our home on wheels for the night. 🚌🏕️ There’s something pretty special about ending an incredible day of exploring by coming back to camp, relaxing, and looking around at where you get to call home for the night.

All in all, it was a fantastic way to spend our final full day in Glacier National Park.

Another unforgettable adventure in one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. 🏔️💙

Until next time, Glacier… you were spectacular! ✨Читать далее
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Post-Hike Bliss at Swiftcurrent Lake 🏔️💙
9 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
After nearly 14 miles on the trail, this was exactly what we needed! 😍

Sitting on the beach at Swiftcurrent Lake in front of the historic Many Glacier Lodge, soaking up the incredible views, sipping a well-earned beverage, and doing absolutely nothing for a little while. 🍹🏔️

And of course, we had to show off our new socks! 😉🧦

Sometimes the best part of a big adventure is finding the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and take it all in. 💙

Many Glacier, you sure know how to end a hiking day! 🏔️✨Читать далее
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🌲👀 Faces in the Wood
9 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Am I seeing things… or do you see them too? 👀🌲
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Many Glacier in Bloom 🌼🏔️
9 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
One of my favorite parts of hiking in the mountains is discovering all the little details along the way — and today, the wildflowers were putting on quite a show! 🌼💙

Every turn seemed to bring another patch of color tucked into the landscape, with the towering mountains and dramatic scenery providing the perfect backdrop.

After nearly 14 miles on the trail, I definitely appreciated having plenty of reasons to stop, look around, and take it all in. 😉🌸

Nature really does know how to show off in Glacier National Park! 🏔️💙Читать далее
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Many Glacier Day — Cracker Lake Hike 🏔️💙
9 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Today was absoultely EPIC… one of those days that reminds me why I love exploring the mountains!

Originally, we planned to hike the Grinnell Glacier Trail, but since we had already done that hike on our last Glacier visit — and it was closed this time due to bear activity — we decided to take on something new: Cracker Lake!

We were up early and made our way to the Many Glacier area, arriving just after sunrise to grab a parking spot. After a quick breakfast sandwich, we hit the trail for our biggest hike of the trip — nearly 13 miles round trip (14 for me, of course! 😉).

The hike was incredible from start to finish. The trail took us through beautiful mountain scenery, past glacial streams and waterfalls, across several river crossings, and through fields filled with beautiful wildflowers. We spotted a few deer and some curious ground squirrels along the way, but despite recent bear sightings in the area, that was the extent of our wildlife encounters.

Reaching Cracker Lake was the ultimate reward. The turquoise-blue water, created by glacial rock flour suspended in the lake, looked almost unreal surrounded by towering peaks and dramatic cliffs.

We enjoyed lunch while taking in the views. Don found the perfect spot up on the rocks to soak it all in, while I explored a little farther along the shoreline (because you know I had to investigate! 😉). My extra adventure included walking down to the water’s edge, where I found an old mining boiler — a fascinating little piece of Cracker Lake’s mining history, abandoned there more than a century ago.

The views, the wildflowers, the adventure… Cracker Lake was absolutely worth every step! 💙🏔️Читать далее
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A Slower Glacier Day 🌧️🏔️
8 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
After several busy days exploring Glacier National Park, we welcomed a slower morning. With chilly, showery weather, we took the opportunity to catch up on a few things and enjoy a little downtime.

By afternoon, the weather cleared enough for a Jeep ride up the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. We’ve driven this route before, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to experience it again while we were here. The views were just as incredible as we remembered — maybe with a little more snow still hanging around!

We made it as far as Logan Pass from the east side before heading over to Many Glacier to check out the parking situation for tomorrow’s big hike. Everything looked good, and the scenery gave us a great preview of what was waiting for us!

With the wind picking up, our grilling plans were officially defeated for the night. We tried stopping at Two Sisters Café, but the 45-minute wait had us moving on. Instead, we grabbed pizza in Saint Mary — and it turned out to be a pretty good choice! We tried the Blackfeet Pie, a unique local tribute to the Blackfeet Nation, on whose reservation we are staying.

A slower Glacier day, a scenic drive, and a little pizza adventure… not a bad way to recharge before tomorrow’s big hike! 🏔️🍕Читать далее
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Two Medicine… finally! 🏔️🐻
7 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Two Medicine… finally! 🏔️🐻

We started the day with breakfast before heading out to explore an area of Glacier National Park we’ve been waiting years to see — Two Medicine!

The drive over MT-49 was a little exciting, but it gave us an unforgettable start. Along the cutover road, I spotted a big mama grizzly down in the valley with two (maybe three!) cubs. What an amazing sight and a great reminder that we were truly in bear country… sorry, no pics!

Two Medicine Lake was absolutely stunning. Our nearly 9-mile hike took us to Aster Falls, Aster Overlook, and Rockwell Falls. Along the way, we spotted a mama moose, a marmot, and crossed a fun one-person suspension bridge. The trail was also filled with so many beautiful wildflowers, adding even more color to an already incredible landscape.

With bear sightings reported in the area, we stayed alert the entire hike, but thankfully our only bear encounters were from a safe distance.

Afterward, we stopped in East Glacier for a well-earned huckleberry bear claw — the perfect treat after a day spent exploring bear country! 🐻 (Looks like we cleaned them out… and again, no picture of the actual claw! 😝)

Two Medicine was absolutely worth the wait: beautiful scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, and another unforgettable Glacier adventure.Читать далее
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Arriving at St. Mary: Glacier Country Awaits
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Another smooth travel day! 🚐 Our back-road route worked perfectly and delivered some incredible views along the way.

We arrived at St. Mary KOA, enjoyed a relaxing evening, checked out the visitor center, and of course… captured our customary National Park selfie! 🏔️😊

And to top it all off — another beautiful Montana sunset. 🌅✨Читать далее
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A Mix of Landscapes & Heritage
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
A quick glimpse of Browning, Montana — river views, a nod to the area’s heritage, and endless open plains. 🚐⛰️
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From the Penguin to the Peaks 🐧⛰️
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
I couldn’t pass up a photo of Cut Bank’s famous penguin! 🐧❄️
Then it was back to the open road, with Montana’s mountains guiding the way. 🚐⛰️
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From Valley Views to Open Roads
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Another beautiful stretch of Montana road — dipping down through the valley before opening back up to wide-open views. 🚐✨
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A Splash of Yellow Across Montana’s Plains 🌼
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
One of Don’s favorite sights along the way — these beautiful yellow fields stretching across Montana’s open landscape. We’re not sure what’s growing here (maybe canola?), but we sure love the view! 🌼✨
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Not Just Mountains & Rivers… 🛢️
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Well… this was something I didn’t expect to see in Montana! 🤔🛢️
Between the mountains, rivers, and wide-open landscapes, we discovered another side of the state — oil fields and energy production along our route.Читать далее
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Yellowstone Fans… We Found It! 🐎
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
For all our fellow Yellowstone fans… we couldn’t pass up a photo of this exit! 🤠🐎
A fun little roadside moment as we continue our Montana journey. 🚐✨
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Where the River Meets the Prairie
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
More beautiful views of the Missouri River and the Montana landscape that surrounds it. 🌊⛰️
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Craig, Montana: From the Road to the River 🚐🌊
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Just another beautiful Montana stretch — open roads, big skies, and the Missouri River. 🚐✨
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Helena, MT 🔜 St. Mary, MT
6 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
And we’re off again! 🚐 Not far down the road, we ran into some construction — good to see our roads are getting a little TLC! 😍

Continue to follow our footsteps as we explore Montana!
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Ending the Day in Helena, Montana 🌅
5 июля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Smooth travel day! The drive was beautiful with lots of rivers, mountain views, and wide-open Montana scenery along the way.

We settled in for the night and were rewarded with a beautiful Montana sunset right from our campsite. 🚐✨

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