a state of bliss

We got a question from a friend about a picture we sent. It was of the lodge at Many Glacier, one of the tourist spots in Glacier National Park. He thought it was gorgeous, and asked what state it was in. I responded that it was in the state of Bliss. Actually it was in the state of Montana, but that is the way we feel about this state. Views are expansive, wide, tall, and scenic. The park was amazing. It is a national park, but we just refer to it as Glacier. It is the northernmost location that Ken and I have ever been, only about 30 miles from the Canadian border. In fact, we brought our passports along just in case we were able to take a day trip up there to the Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park. But we decided there was not enough time. Just another reason to return!

While we were at Glacier, we drove over the Continental Divide. Logan Pass had just opened for the season the day before, and the road goes from the west side of the park, where we were camping, to the east side. It is called the Going-To-The-Sun Road, and is very narrow, windy, and world-famous. We got an early start and took many pictures. The views were breathtaking. We realized why it is called the U.S. Switzerland. It looked like right out of The Sound of Music. Glacier is also called the Crown of the Continent, a very appropriate name.

Now it is the Fourth of July and we are in Bozeman, Montana. If it doesn't thunder and lightning on us, we'll see the local fireworks show. Hopefully we'll be at the fairgrounds, not viewing them from our truck!

Happy 4th and Happy Trails,
Linda and Ken