Going to The Sun

Yes there are vehicle size restrictions on the Going to the Sun Road.  Vehicles longer than 21 feet are restricted from the road.  That warning seemed sufficient to prevent me from considering taking our 36 foot rig.  However, the Going to the Sun Road is arguably one of the highlights of Glacier National Park and it would be crazy to avoid it if you are in the area.

The Red Bus Jammer tours are a more traditional way to view Logan's Pass.  The Jammers are named for the sound the original drivers needed to make as the jammed the gears along the winding roads of the National Parks.  The buses were originally manufactured in the late 1930s and were restored in the early 200s by Ford Motor Company.  The distinctive buses include a roll back convertible top that allows you an incredible view of the Going to the Sun Road.

Our driver Matt was a true mountain man.  He lived in the sticks of Montana and used the summers to store up money to fund his needs throughout the rest of the year.  He was an interesting fellow who seemed to enjoy his role.

The bus included blankets so as you ascend to the the nearly 3,600 feet from the Glacier National Park west entrance area to Logan's Pass the convertible can remain open.

The snow was at least 20 feet deep at Logan's Pass in late June when we arrived and Caleb used all of his energy to slip slide away.  It was while we were enjoying the summer time snow that Connie inquired about Glaciers and where they were located relative to where we were.  A helpful, assertive teenager offered that "you are standing on one" in a condescending manner.

We all remained silent to prevent from making a scene.  Because we were clearly standing on snow and no glacier.  It allowed us a good laugh later that evening!