Sad to say goodbye to GNP

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Sad to say goodbye to GNP

Our day sprang into action with getting packed and out of the KOA cabin ASAP. We wanted to get to East Glacier Lodge for breakfast and to take a look at the place. AMTRAK runs directly to it. In fact, we saw an arrival at 10:15 this morning. We drove to Two Medicine after breakfast and spent just a little bit of time there. The air temp was 48 degrees this morning and with a 20 to 25 MPH wind, the wind chill was around 32 degrees. The lake at the Two Medicine area was choppy with white caps galore. We drove the campground and found an interesting site -

A Big Horn Sheep - So . . . . .guess what's for supper?

We finally said goodbye to GNP and left for Great Falls, MT for the night. The mountains kept getting smaller in the rearview mirror as we crested each rolling hill until finally, the range of Glacier was not to be seen anymore. A little bit of sadness filled my eyes but in my heart I knew I had left a little of myself there in the deep, wild woods of Glacier National Park. See you soon my new friend.

Our thoughts now turn to Medora, ND and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. An area like the Badlands we understand. Teddy Roosevelt was instrumental in our nation's quest to secure national parks, provide for the upkeep, and promoting them as American as apple pie. We are looking forward to our brief stay in Medora but both of us were continually looking in the rearview mirror today.

As promised here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.