West Glacier, Montana

Glacier Campground
Site #F43 - $29, p/w, Internet office, Temp 14C

Mosquitoes. Who would have thought. I figured it would be too cold here for them. Hardy buggers. Also, they are hungry.

Anyway, we have an awesome site at Glacier Campground just outside the park. Very private, in the bush AND we even have power and water. Plus a fire pit and plenty of wood which was left in a site next door. It has been chopped and is drying as we speak. Oh, and we have wifi. At the office. We have to drive down the hill for that.  At least the sun is shining and the temperature is decent.

MONDAY: We did the Park drive as far as auto traffic is allowed yesterday (to Avalanche). I believe bike and walk-in traffic can go a further 11 miles. All the public parking lots were full. Also, one of the campgrounds that is not yet open for camping was jam packed with vehicles. 

People were out hiking. It was a pretty drive along MacDonald Lake and the River, but also a bit disappointing as we expected to see more. Obviously the big attraction, the sheer cliffs, rock railings, larger glaciers and the better view is up closer to Logan's Pass. I was looking at pictures posted on the internet and there is still lots of snow up there. This picture was taken by one of the park workers up near the pass on May 29:

Back home we started a wood fire, but as luck would have it, it started to rain. Out with the canopy and the propane fire pit. It is nice to have that option. We were able to sit out and cook dinner. Last night -- Movie Night in the RV.

Today looks promising with the sun shining once again. We will do some more touring of the area before heading to East Glacier tomorrow.