Glacier with Dot and Mike

We headed back to Glacier on Tuesday with a plan to drive through the whole park, stopping for a picnic and a few trails. I was excited for my Mom and Dad to come to Glacier with us because it is so spectacular when you see it for the first time.

I knew they would love it and of course it did not disappoint. We hiked through Avalanche Creek and some old growth cedars, then went to Logan Pass and hiked Hidden Lake. Bob and I went ahead at Hidden Lake and missed out on the experience of mature big horn sheep (with the huge curling horns) walking right across the trail in front of my parents. 10 feet away and they have great photos that I’ll try to post later.

We picnicked at the Sunrift Gorge and walked down to Baring Falls. We ended the afternoon at St. Mary and then Many Glacier Lodge.

On the way to Many Glacier I saw a bear sitting on his haunches about 50 yards from the road. Bob put on the brakes and we tried to go back, but everywhere we turned cars were piling up behind us. No one else got to catch a glimpse. By early evening we started heading back and it was a very long ride on a very winding road. Dot and I were none too happy as both of us are prone to a little car sickness. By the time we made it back to Bigfork we just stopped for quick burgers and beer, which seemed to lift everyone’s spirit.

We all made it back after conquering Glacier National Park in one day and we fell asleep exhausted. The next day was left open for shopping, resting, and grilling out at our cabin. My parents spent the afternoon at their condo swimming in Flathead Lake and sipping on frozen Mike’s Hard Lemonade. It was a record high for the summer on Flathead: 94 degrees.