The World as I see It!

If you have never made the trip to Glacier National Park in Montana, this should be on your "bucket list".  I have been to Glacier three times and still have yet to see the whole park.  There is just so much to see and the beauty of the landscape is captivating.  From the clear mountain lakes, pictured here, to the endless mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, wildlife and over 700 miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park provides opportunities for every adventurous visitor.  Yet, quite a few of the trails are wheelchair accessible, making this a destination anyone can enjoy. 

If there is one thing Glacier National Park is famous for is the "Going to the Sun Road".  I think the best way to travel this road is to reserve a seat on the Red Bus Tour, that way everyone has a magnificent view of the park, with it's open roof and large windows. The buses seat up to 17 people and is driven by "Jammers".  I will never forget jammer Carl, who provided endless jokes, information and history about the park along the tour.  Another benefit of taking the Red Bus tour is you never have to look for parking, which during the peak summer months can be challenging.  The Going to the sun road is open seasonally and winds through the middle of the park from the west entrance over Logan's Pass to St. Mary.  At the Logan's pass visitor center you can get out and stretch your legs, take a hike, get some souvenirs from the gift shop, or look for wildlife.  On one occasion, I was fortunate to see a mother grizzly bear with her three cubs wandering across the mountain side.  The park rangers were quick to block off the road and prevent visitors from disturbing the bears, but with the telescopic lens of my camera, I was able to get a few photos and video of the happy family as they passed by.