Day 10 Glacier National Park

Day 10 – Al and Ray Conquer Glacier National Park (Well, Most of It)

We kicked off the day at The Lodge at St. Mary, which was absolutely gorgeous. The view from our room? Straight out of a postcard, with beautiful mountains and a nice stream. 

Then we took a ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This drive was breathtaking—scenic, winding, and for once, I wasn't the one white-knuckling the steering wheel. 😎 (Thanks, tour guide!)

We hit up all the postcard-worthy spots:

Two Dog Flats (although we never saw the dogs),

St. Mary Lake (shimmering like a Hollywood filter),

Lake McDonald (no fries with that),

McDonald Falls (again, not a fast-food tie-in),

Hidden Lake Overlook (not so hidden after all),

and finally made it to Logan Pass—the highest point you can drive in the park without needing a helicopter.

In a brilliant moment of backtracking (and because maps are merely suggestions), we drove back up the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It was then I learned that the whole timed entry gate thing only applies to the west side. Naturally, we were on the east.

Next, we hit Many Glacier—which ironically only has some glaciers, but many jaw-dropping views.

After soaking in all that natural beauty, it was time to chase down some calories. On the way to Coeur d'Alene, we stumbled upon a fantastic Mediterranean place. It was excellent and very surprised to give this gem in this location. 

But the true climax? Huckleberry ice cream. 

Only problem? No huckleberry pie.  Ray is still talking about it like a man who lost a lifelong companion. A huckleberry heartbreak, if you will.

All in all, Glacier National Park was stunning. We’re still not sure if it was the most scenic park of the trip—but it was definitely the prettiest one we didn’t get lost in.

I was cruising down the road when I noticed people pulling over like there was a moose doing cartwheels. Naturally, I assumed it was some kind of important wildlife moment—maybe a bear juggling trout or something. But nope… it was a double rainbow!

So I pulled over to check it out, and just then, Ray woke up from his nap like a confused bear coming out of hibernation.  It was pretty cool, nature showing off again.