We awoke early, had breakfast, and were ready early to board a Red Bus tour for our
Going to the Sun Road tour. Our jammer was Benny who did a wonderful job both driving -- very carefully -- over the narrow and winding road as well as entertaining us with his stories and knowledge of Glacier National Park. We were told to dress in layers for the ride because it can become quite cool at the higher elevations -- they did not mention hail. Of course, I had on sandals (with socks, what can I say, I've become a dork!) that became totally soaked when we arrived at the Logan Pass visitor center. But what a trip.
The vistas are just gorgeous! I had seen Charlie's pictures from his earlier trip to Glacier, but it's so much more in person. These pictures will hopefully give you a taste of the awesomeness of the park.
The waterfall is pretty neat. The water falls down a series of steps and is directed through the tunnel under the roadway. Nice engineering. We had a wonderful tour. We left for our next destination in Glacier, Fish Creek Campground. We were still cold from our bus ride and decided it was time that we figured out how to work the furnace in the camper. Perfect! Must mention again how fortunate we feel that we have a camper trailer and not a tent.
(Photos: Red Bus at Lake McDonald Lodge; tunnel through rock; high rushing water; glacier stream through tunnel under the road)
The waterfall is pretty neat. The water falls down a series of steps and is directed through the tunnel under the roadway. Nice engineering. We had a wonderful tour. We left for our next destination in Glacier, Fish Creek Campground. We were still cold from our bus ride and decided it was time that we figured out how to work the furnace in the camper. Perfect! Must mention again how fortunate we feel that we have a camper trailer and not a tent.
Way cool tour "bus." Yay for a real bed for a change, the lodge looks like it had a ton of charm. Glad you are enjoying the awesomeness that is the Rockies. Did you actually see a glacier in the park?
ReplyDeleteWe love our Benny and would follow him anywhere on his red bus! We are ready to go back, but only if Benny is our driver! We were there in 2011 and would load up to go back tonight...though the park is closed, I imagine, except for snow lodges. Those would be awesome, too!
DeleteWe love our Benny and would follow him anywhere on his red bus! We are ready to go back, but only if Benny is our driver! We were there in 2011 and would load up to go back tonight...though the park is closed, I imagine, except for snow lodges. Those would be awesome, too!
DeleteMy mom continues to follow your blog. I think she is envious of you guys!!
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