Heading out

Day three of the Glacier adventure was my last. Everyone in the hiking group the day before had recommended the Avalanche gorge/lake hike. It is an easy one with some wooden pathways for part of it. I decided that I would do that in the morning before I left the part. So I headed in early hoping to find parking in the near by area. This appears to be a hike that is recommended to everyone. When I read the signs I decided that I did not have time for the hike to the lake. Instead I opted to just take the loop past the gorge. I guess I'll have to leave the lake for the next trip up here. I enjoyed the loop and wish I had more time to sit on one of the benches and enjoy the creek going by. Instead I tried to enjoy as I walked. The gorge is amazing. It definitely lived up to the rave reviews from Lisa. My pictures will definitely not live up to reality, but it will at least remind me how beautiful it was.

From there I headed back to the car and left Glacier. I cannot wait to get back up there and see some of the areas I missed. And next time I have to take my passport so I can head up to the Canadian side. Plus I would like to see a few more of the glaciers before they are melted. So if anyone wants to go up there and do some hiking let me know!

Since I am such a fan of cherries I could not miss the opportunity to pick some up at a couple road side stands. I've been told that Flathead Lake cherries are the best. I got a pound of those and a pound of the sweet cherries. I stopped in Polson at the bottom of Flathead Lake in hopes of catching up with a childhood friend. (Crazy to realize we have known each other since our kindergarten days.) Unfortunately we missed each other. At least I had the opportunity to enjoy more views of the lake. It is really beautiful and I would love to go back up and spend time just chilling out there. I grabbed some lunch and started the drive back to Butte. It is a good thing no one could hear me, although it would have been nice to have company in the car. I was getting tired so I kept yelling, singing, anything to keep myself going. I made it to Butte just before the thunder storm hit. I got a chance to lay down and close my eyes before it was off to dinner with Grandma, Aunt Jackie and Uncle Casey. It is always nice to get up here and to see everyone. It is a bonus when I also get to see my busy cousins.

One more day before I leave Montana. I am going to meet some friends for lunch, pick up my pasties (so good if you haven't had any) and pork chops (special, not found in the grocery) and head home. It is back to Park City until Sunday. Then I am off on my next adventure to Colorado. Time to hike with mom and spoil that beautiful niece of mine.