Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Many Glacier, Glacier National Park -- a Hiker's Paradise


Redrock Falls
Cristin and I spent three days at the Many Glacier campground, day hiking the numerous trails that can be assessed right from the campground.  The National Park Service brochure says about Many Glacier, "Many people consider this area the heart of the park. Massive mountains, active glaciers, sparkling lakes, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife make this a favorite of visitors and locals alike".   We really enjoyed our stay.  We had a great campsite, the weather was perfect -- warm, sunny days, cool evenings, and the long days provided lots of opportunity to enjoy it.  The Swiftcurrent Motor Inn is adjacent to the campground and its great restaurant, camp store, ranger programs, gift shop, public showers and laundry are in reality integrated right into campground life.  It helped make the Many Glacier experience even better.  One of my guidebooks accurately summarizes, "The Swiftcurrent Motor Inn  is a hip hub of activity".    


Monday, July 11, 2011

North Dakota Highlights

Our trip to Glacier included 3 nights spent in North Dakota - 1 night each in the South and North units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park on the way to Glacier NP and 1 night camping on the drive home at Schnell Recreation Area west of Bismarck, a convenient and very pleasant campground that cost just $5!
 

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Glacier Trip update

We had 3 great days hiking in the Many Glacier area. Perfect weather. Today we packed up camp and headed to west Glacier and now Whitefish. Staying in Condo tonite. Rafting tomorrow. Only bummer is Going To The Sun Road is still closed, so had to adjust plans.





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