Stories and pictures from our trip west across Canada and home through the US on our Yamaha Venture



Friday, 9 September 2011

Day 25 East Glacier Montana ---- return to a bit of heaven

8,659 km
What can I say....we had a another wonderful drive and sunny warm weather conditions today. We left Tubby behind to make the drive easier.
We drove on the "Going to the Sun" road in Glacier Park. Thankfully, we took another person's advice and drove from east to west. By doing so, we hugged the mountain on our climbs up. There was some road construction which resulted in dust and some delays but we still enjoyed the amazing scenery. I was impressed with Montana's blue sky, the waterfalls, the lakes, the wildflowers growing along the mountainside, the tremendous views and with E's driving ability.
We've returned to East Glacier for the night. Although there wasn't a room available at the Dancing Bears Inn, the owner provided us with a 3 bedroom cabin with a full kitchen and living room,full laundry facilities, 3 TVs. and amazing decour.  We were in heaven....and the price was only $75...what a deal! There was a circular wood staircase to the upstairs loft and the inside entrance was built with wood from a family granary.
In the evening, we walked through the Glacier Park Lodge, which dates back to the era when rail owners built hotels along their tracks.
Tomorrow, we'll continue our ride home on Hwy #2 east.
regards to all,
Anne



On our way to Glacier National Park

Open grazing along the way

--- no bull!

Traditional tour vehicles on the Road to the Sun - refurbished by Ford

Riding along beautiful rock walls

--- with scenic vistas along the way

Up high and along the edge

--- the very edge, and through tunnels

Beautiful mountain flowers along the way

--- as well as dramatic waterfalls

Above the treeline through Logan Pass

A view of the road (look carefully - the horizontal line)

Down to a single lane - fixing a rockslide

See who is peddling - see who is smiling

Many switchbacks - some tight, some wide

The road improved as we descended

Another picnic lunch

A Blackfeet Nation statue

Back to our cabin - with a unique staircase to the loft

The walk from the train station to Glacier Park Lodge

Relaxing in East Glacier Lodge


 













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