Big Detour

The size restrictions on the Going to The Sun Road forced us to leave West Glacier and go east.  The rugged 18 mile stretch of the road compelled us to drive an extra 75 miles to get to the east gate area of Glacier National Park.  It was a scenic and relaxing drive, the kids were asleep when we left camp, so it was a bit shorter for them.

A ranger earlier in our Glacier explorations told us Many Glacier Road was worth our visit.  It was a little treacherous, but an amazingly beautiful road.  Since I was behind the wheel, and the kids are slow to share the photos, you will just have to trust me on this one.


This was the road that led Kelly to one of her new passions, becoming a Junior Ranger.  We are so proud of this accomplishment!  Who knew?


As we were leaving Many Glaciers, Caitlin found a spot she wanted to snap some photos and we stopped the RV on this fairly desolate road.  It was at this point that one of the funniest things I have ever seen occurred.  A Honda Accord, we had crossed paths with along the way had a massive dog co-piloting it, passed us.  I don't know if it was a Mastiff or a Saint Bernard, but it was massive!  It was Fred Flintstone flip the car over huge!

Simultaneously, as we sat idle a pedestrian came strolling up the road with her two fairly large dogs.  The dogs spotted the Honda with the monster dog and literally cornered it and forced it to stop until they had given it its right of passage.  My photography skills were too slow to capture the exact moment, but it was awesome.

After this little entertainment opportunity, it was time to leave the country!  The Canadian customs folks welcomed us with open arms.  Who wouldn't like those people?