Jul 23, 2012

The Rocky Mountains


OK on Sunday 7/22  off to Glacier National Park hopefully in search for wildlife. Spent 2 days in West Glacier and did  the drive “Going to the Sun Highway” What beauty!!! Sharp Jagged peaks Curvy road with 1000 foot drop-offs and Peggy holding on for dear life. Major construction going on for about 4 miles of the 50+ mile road. We left West glacier early enough in the morning that we beat the construction workers so there was no delay. First stop was The summit. 8:30am and the visitor center was closed. Walked up to the meadows and spotted 3 big horn sheep.

Drove down the back side to Babb, MT and Many Glaciers National Park. On our way we caught a very brief glimpse of  a Mother black bear and 2 cubs. I was driving to fast to take pictures, I slammed on my breaks and backed up but by the time I got back they were gone and hidden in the brush Damn!!!! Drove into Swift Current Lake and wandered the beautiful Lodge there.

Time to head back we’ve been on the road now for about 5 hours. It is just as beautiful going the opposite direction. We weren’t as lucky on the way back as we were stopped by the construction for about 30 minutes but that was alright the scenery was so cool and it was nice to rest from driving.
Hope you enjoy the pictures and now it’s off to the Canadian Rockies.

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