Glacier National Park was established in 1910 as our nation's tenth national park by President Taft. It was named for the glaciers that carved, sculpted, and formed this landscape millions of years ago. Despite the recession of current glaciers, the park's name will not change when the glaciers are gone. (per the National Park Service)
I truly enjoyed our trip through GNP. As usual, we didn't spend as much time as I would have liked, but it was Labor Day weekend and the park was busy, busy, busy with other visitors. Because I took plenty of pictures, I'll share a few each day this week.
We started on from the east side of the park since that is the direction we were traveling from. Note to fellow travelers - avoid staying in Browning, MT if you can and opt for East Glacier instead. And be sure to have breakfast at the Whistle Stop Cafe. The bacon and cheese omelets were just about the best we have ever had.
After leaving the Whistle Stop, we headed north on Hwy 49. It is a winding and narrow road. Toss in periodic road construction and it made for adventurous traveling.
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| Looking Towards Glacier National Park from Hwy 49 |
We joined up with Hwy 89 which took us further north toward the east entrance of GNP. More winding roads but with awesome views. We haven't even entered the park and I am in awe of the beauty surrounding us.
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| Wild Horses with the Great Plains to the East in the Background |
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| More of GNP with Saint Mary Lake at the Bottom of the Hill |
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| Look at the Layering! Wow! |
At this point, I know this is going to be an great trip.
LOVE that last shot! so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteSome fine shots of the beautiful mountains of Glacier National Park. It's a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe went in July last year. It was simply gorgeous. It was still now covered in July and they had just opened the road that we went on. I must have a zillion pics. Thanks for reminding me. MB
ReplyDeleteWe went a couple of winters ago and it was gorgeous! Yeah definitely steer clear of Browning! We stop there for gas at night and there were dogs and drunk Blackfoots everywhere
ReplyDeleteWe went a couple of winters ago and it was gorgeous! Yeah definitely steer clear of Browning! We stop there for gas at night and there were dogs and drunk Blackfoots everywhere
ReplyDeletethat is so wild ... when were you there? we were there for 3 days. that is so wild ... end of August ... we may have walked right past each other & not realized it ... did you do any hiking? ( :
ReplyDeleteNow I see what I've been missing as I haven't made it to GNP, yet. Gorgeous! Also love that last shot a lot.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the scenery up that way! Your pictures are gorgeous, can't wait to see more! :)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous -- I read your posts backwards as I'm catching up from being away (we always have the computer, but we were with friends and family and didn't have a lot of time to use it). Anyway, so I guess I entered your trip right in the middle of it, but I enjoyed it anyway and look forward to the rest of the week. Great photography. I love roadtrips and yours was a great one!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! If the outside area looked that great, you just knew it was going to be amazing inside the park. I've been there, but I was a kid and don't remember much. Nice photos! (I'm reading this backwards to stay in order)
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