Climate change has taken nearly all the glaciers.

McDonald's Creek stretches twenty miles to embody some of the most scenic views in Glacier National Park. It cuts through layers of fascinating geology and follows a large portion of "Going to the Sun," one of the most scenic drives in the park. As a main staple for the Kootenai Indians, it brought food, water and provided a gorgeous, natural location for their sacred ceremonies. The crystal clear water's path goes from wide to narrow, rushing to meandering steep canyon waterfalls to wide stepped falls, tumbling over shelves of bright red and green shales.

Going To The Sun Highway

This was taken a couple of weeks ago. I timed things rather nicely. This same area is now covered with snow and the "Going to the Sun" road is now closed for the season.

wider view of the previous post

The trail up was snow covered and didn't make the hike up here any easier. But, the views from up here are pretty special. You can almost always spot Mountain Goats up here as well.

Apparently, this is the only suitable spot in some distance for a good dust bath. Goats came one by one and took their turn.

Twlight shot from GNP.

After getting squared away at the motel in Columbia Falls, we headed into Glacier National Park for some mid-afternoon to early evening sightseeing. Our first stop was the beautiful Lake McDonald. One of the sightseeing boats was coming back to the dock as we walked down to the lake.

Lake McDonald Glacier National Park

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Lothian Gemini 875 passes Craighall Road whilst carrying a 11 service for Hyvots Bank

Vehicle Details

Operator: Lothian

Fleet Details: 875

Registration: SN57 GNP

Vehicle Type: Volvo B9TL, Wright Eclipse Gemini

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Going to the Sun Road, GNP.

She's like a fairy tale princess in the buttery flowers...with an odd mug.

Many Glacier, MT

Late afternoon on Lake McDonald

Another image form our fall trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. This particular day had everything including a wonderful sunrise at Swiftcurrent Lake, a visit to the falls, a short hike to Fishercap lake to photograph Moose and close up of views of a Black Bear on our return trip back over the Going to The Sun Road.

"What are *you* doing here!?"

Taken in GNP, Montana

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Glacier National Park, Montana.

Logan Pass. This is Hidden Lake with Bearhat Mountain dominent. Off to the right is the path down to the lake and McDonald Lake in the distance. While hiking to this lake (elev. 6375'), we crossed the Continental Divide.

6-image panoramic.

Sierra Club's Daily Ray of Hope selection 10/15/2014.

One more from the Highline Trail. The view is both dizzying and spectacular at the same time.

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watercolor

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Stunning and beautiful, even when she's nasty ;-)

Over the years, about 25% of the park has been burned by various wildfires. This did not hurt the beauty of the area one bit.

view in the opposite direction across Swiftcurrent Lake

A long exposure of Redrock Falls in Glacier National Park.

Thawing

Lake McDonald

There were quite a few Bighorn Sheep in the highland meadows. They seemed to like those little yellow flowers. This area is right after the trail with the life line. A nice reprieve.

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Lobster Cove Head, Gros Morne National Park

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