Monday, August 20, 2012

Glacier National Park


We enjoyed a terrific week in Glacier National Park.  Words can’t describe this place and even pictures fall short.  Some highlights:
We camped at Rising Sun Campground – simply a little bit of paradise complete with hot showers and a great restaurant with a gourmet coffee stand.
Unbelievable hiking featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and wildflowers.  Did I mention the spectacular vistas?
Naturalist programs every night including a session with an star guy with an amazing telescope
Scary prospects of meeting a grizzly bear or mountain lion on the trail
The Prince of Wales Hotel in Canada’s Watertown International Park for lunch
Captain Annie on the St Mary's Falls boat trip

Falls on the Cedars Trail

Naturalist Lee on the St Mary's Falls Hike

St Mary's Falls

Storm Coming over Lake St Mary - 45 MPH winds in our Campsite
On the trail to St Mary's Falls

On the Trail of the Cedars -  Closed  next day due to Mt Lions

Cedar Trees - Several small boats here

Wild Flowers on Highland Ridge Trail

Mountain Goat on the Highland Ridge Trail

Highland Ridge Trail note road below and cable to hold onto
Prince of Wales Hotel in Alberta - site of one amazing lunch
Happy Camper at Rising Sun Campground
Highland Hidden Lake
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