Hucklberry Mountain Tour
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
On our first full day at Glacier National Park we went on a Red Bus tour of Huckleberry Mountain and the West Glacier area. The beginning of the tour included views of forest regrowth near McGeeLue lisää
Huckleberry Mountain
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Our next stop was Huckleberry Mountain. In July and August, huckleberries grow in abundance here. The berries are favored by the park's population of bears, which congregate in the area to get a sweetLue lisää
Belton Bridge
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Formerly known as Belton, the town of West Glacier once served as a major gateway to the Park. Beginning in the 1920s, Park visitors would travel here by train and then cross into the Park over BeltonLue lisää
River Rescue Practice
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While touring Belton Bridge, a team from Great Northern was practicing river rescues. The top cause of death at Glacier is drowning. Being glacial runoff, waters within the park are extremely cold,Lue lisää
Views from the West
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Near Belton Bridge we saw a glacial rock. The ridges on the rock were formed thousands to millions of years ago. Also near this area is the Glacier National Park sign, where mom and I got a pictureLue lisää
Mountain Views
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
As our tour continued, we traveled on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. From the road we had several views of the various mountain peaks that run through the Park.
Trail of the Cedars (1 of 2)
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
From the Going-to-the-Sun Road we hiked on the Trail of the Cedars. Here, we walked through the Glacier National Park Rainforest, which includes Western Red Cedars, Western Hemlock, and Skunk Cabbage.
Avalanche Gorge
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The Trail of the Cedars crosses over Avalanche Gorge and Avalanche Cascades. These waters originate from Avalanche Lake, which receives meltwater from Sperry Glacier.
Trail of the Cedars (2 of 2)
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Death, rebirth and the immensity of time are visible all along the Trail.
Sacred Dancing Cascades
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Back on Going-to-the-Sun Road we stopped at Sacred Dancing Cascades. The name derives from sacred ceremonies held in the area by the Kootenai Indians. Prior to European settlement, the Kootenai,Lue lisää
Lake McDonald Lodge
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our tour's last stop was Lake McDonald Lodge. Built in 1913, the Swiss Chalet style building offers rustic lodging along Lake McDonald.
Interior of Lake McDonald Lodge
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The Lodge's lobby is a large open space containing a massive fireplace marked with inscriptions done in several Indian languages. The lobby also features hanging lanterns, which are reproductions ofLue lisää
Wildlife
31. toukokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
During and after our tour we saw a variety of wildlife, including a little winged friend and a couple of White Tailed Deer grabbing dinner from the front flower garden at Lake McDonald Lodge.
Sunset at Lake McDonald
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At the end of the day we returned to Lake McDonald Lodge for a ranger talk on the "Casualties of Time", which talked about the features/people that have been lost due to the arrival of Europeans and aLue lisää
Welcome to Alberta
1. kesäkuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today, we traveled to Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. In 1932, Glacier and Waterton became the world's first International Peace Park when the governments of Canada and the UnitedLue lisää
Prairies Meet the Mountains
1. kesäkuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
On the east side of Waterton-Glacier, the prairies abruptly transition to mountain forests. This transition was evident as we traveled along Chief Mountain International Highway.
Waterton Village
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Within Waterton Lakes is the Village of Waterton. Here, we hiked along the Townsite Loop Trail, which offered views of Chutes Cameron Falls, Upper Waterton Lake and nearby mountain peaks.
Townsite Loop Trail
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In addition to views of Upper Waterton Lake, we also stopped at the Park's International Peace Terrace.
Prince of Wales Hotel
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The Village of Waterton is also home to the Prince of Wales Hotel. Built between 1926-1927, the hotel was the last of the lodges constructed by the Great Northern Railway within Waterton-Glacier. ItLue lisää
Prairies Meet the Mountains Redux
1. kesäkuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
As we returned to West Glacier, we were again treated to views of the transition from prairie to mountains.
Chief Mountain
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At 9,080 feet, Chief Mountain is a prominent feature along the highway bearing its name.
Going-to-the-Sun Road (1 of 4)
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Completed in 1932, Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only road that traverses Glacier National Park. Due to heavy snowfall and avalanches, most of the Road is closed between mid-October and mid-June. ThisLue lisää
Going-to-the-Sun Road (2 of 4)
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Views from the road included nearby mountain peaks.
Going-to-the-Sun Road (3 of 4)
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Several waterfalls and cascades can be seen from the Road.
Going-to-the-Sun Road (4 of 4)
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A small reservoir collects meltwater, while wildlife leaps and flits along the road.




























































































































