Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

Starting mileage: 5920, Distance travelled: 103

Miles hiked: 1.5

After yesterday’s very early start, we all slept in this morning, except Susan, who got up early to go into town to get coffee and make a reservation for the Going To the Sun Road for Monday. While she was out and about, she caught a few photos of the Waterton Park sites. We made a bus tour for 1:30pm to get us into Glacier without a road reservation today.

We got on the road for the 1-hour drive by 11:30. Just after crossing through customs back into Montana, David’s quick reflexes saved us when suddenly a giant moose darted across the road directly in front of the van. Sadly, Susan’s reflexes were not quick enough to snap a photo, but everyone saw the young male moose dart into the woods after crossing the road. At St. Mary Lodge we boarded a Red Jammer, a traditional, refurbished 1937 open top bus. Richard, our over-sharing bus driver, took us on a 3-hour tour from the St. Mary entrance, along the Going to the Sun Road up to Logan Pass, the most popular visitor center, located in the center of the park. The views were spectacular, including the color of the lake and streams.

We returned to our Canadian campsite tired and hungry, made a quick dinner, then walked into town for ice cream and a few groceries. Although it is bright light until very late, David and Susan (and possibly Brady) did catch the sunset and nearly full moon after 10pm.