Day 127 - July 21, 2008
Today was a day of incredible sights. We drove on the scenic "Going to the Sun" road to Logan's Pass. This road is the only American roadway designated both a National Historic Landmark and a National Civil Engineering Landmark. A multi-year rehabilitation effort is currently ongoing so we did experience some construction delays but the sights along the way made up for any delay. At Logan's Pass we attended a ranger program about the disappearing glaciers. So guys as you will read in the July 20th post, if you want to see the glaciers you will need to come out here in the next 10 years.
Then we went on a hike to Hidden Lake Overlook (3 miles round trip through a whole lot of snow). What an awesome sight when we rounded the corner and saw Hidden Lake. It was one of those events that you will remember for the rest of your life. As an extra added bonus we saw several mountain goats along the trail.
On our way back on the "Going the the Sun" highway we stopped to see McDonald Falls. What a great day of totally awesome sights.
The "Weeping Wall" on the "Going to the Sun Road"
A breath taking sight!!
One incredible sight after another!!
Can you believe this is July 21st and we are hiking in the snow? Also note that Papa is hiking in sandals and socks. Not too good for the snow.
Majestic views!!
We reached the end of the Hidden Lake Overlook!!
Hidden Lake
Mountain Goat walking along the trail too!!
Mama and Baby Goat on the Hidden Lake Trail
McDonald Falls
1 comment:
Looks like y'all had a great day to see Glacier. Seeing y'all hiking the hidden lake trail brings back memories. The mountain in the picture with the lake in the forground (2nd from the bottom) is Reynolds Mtn. Chris and I hiked it before we left. If was our most challening hike and and as you would expect, the view was beautiful. See you picture makes it seem like yesterday. Sorry to hear about the traffic, but I doubt there are many prettier places to sit in traffic. They used to allow Coaches to drive that road. Can you imagine?
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