Got up and out (after morning tea and oatmeal) around 11:00 AM. We stopped for gas in Columbia Falls ($3.20 gallon) and then headed back to Glacier National Park.
Gassed up at Conoco today.Love the Prius. We were down to one square out of 10. Filled up for $24.08So many quick stops along the way.Great old truck, van, or bus. Looks like a Ford.Very practical, a Baptist Church with a covered play maze thing.
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This appears to be a private residence and I like it.This is the garage that goes with the house. Again, I like it.Distant snow capped mountains.Second time in the park.3 or 4 deer ambling up the path.
We took the Going to the Sun Road all the way to where it was gated off and closed. Bummed we weren’t able to get over to the other side – but will have to come back when we know it will be open. We stopped at the end of the line and went to the bathroom and then walked down to the river. So beautiful.
On the way back we stopped at several turnouts and walked around. We discovered beautiful waterfalls and a great wooden bridge. We then went around the other side of the park to the end of the paved road (about 15 miles). We stopped at all the places where they had information to read (about the huckleberries, about the fires, about the meadows, etc.). Very interesting. The weather today was beautiful but chilly – about 43 degrees. The weather is expected to get really bad (with rain and snow) later today.
Beautiful waterfall. Great juxtaposition of sharp angular rocks with sections worn smooth and rounded by the water.Pretty woman.Grumpy.Upstream.Downstream.
Nice observation deck.
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Up from the stream, we are pretty sure there are dall sheep up there.Lots of these white berries around.Riverbed and clear water.Water is crystal clear.Pretty woman again.
The Tamarack needles that turned color and fell. Can create a sense of travelling on the yellow brick road.Tamarack needles.Lots of waterfalls.Path leading down to the river.Edie had the camera, saw the toilet paper, took this picture, looked at me and said, “Did a bear poop in the woods?”Fun bridge overlooking the river.Up stream waterfalls.
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The bridge from the opposite side.
Trail leading into forest primeval.Really like the Prius.So many wonderful views.Peaks through a burned section.The Tamarack pop when they change color.
Edie wants to see one so bad.
Huckleberries are really big around here. We are going to have to find a slice of pie somewhere.GrandNice placard on the wolves.
Edie and I think these are currents.Info on the necessity of fires.
The fires free the seeds and allow for a new generation of trees.We missed the road going over the top by a week. Next time.
We stopped at the grocery store in Columbia Falls on the way “home” and got a few things for dinner. We also stopped at the registration office to make sure we weren’t being charged for a second unit. We were told we weren’t being charged, but to check with RCI, which we will do.
This truck hauls…moves quick and loud, and looked like the original owner behind the wheel.Double grossed out today, some graffiti marked box cars going over a graffiti marked support wall.Our favorite local market.Must be somewhat downhill back to Columbia Falls. 70 mpg for the last 25.6 miles.
When we got “home,” Michael made the best chili! So warm and yummy. He also included German potato salad, rolls, and a nice glass of wine. Great meal. Michael said we’ll be having chili for breakfast, lunch, and dinner until we leave.
That was our lovely and relaxing day. Hope yours was great!
