Our Life in Alaska and Beyond

We would have loved to stay in Many Glacier, but there wasn't anything available, so we drove all the way back on GTSR to where we did have a reservation at Fish Creek Campground. It's fun being able to drive both directions on GTSR because the views are different depending on which direction you're going. We made a few stops at some viewpoints, but it was already so late in the day and we had a long drive, so we didn't spend much time anywhere. Noelle got a little car sick and just before getting to our campsite she threw up. Luckily Scott pulled over in time, haha. Once we got to our campsite she was fine, and then she was fine the rest of the trip, too. 😊 

It was dark by the time we got back to our campsite. (I think it was around 10 pm.) We ate a few quick dehydrated meals for dinner, made a fire (to use up the rest of our wood, and just to enjoy our last night there), and then went to bed. We were all exhausted! I think we hiked a total of 6 miles, drove GTSR both directions, and went all the way to Many Glacier!  The girls really were the best for having such a long day! 

The next morning we started our drive back home. We stopped at the Apgar Visitor Center before we left so the girls could get their Jr. Ranger badges. Our time in Glacier National Park went way too fast, and we for sure want to go back and visit again! 

Viewpoint on GTSR of St. Mary Lake

After hiking Hidden Lake in the morning we continued on GTSR and made a quick stop to do another hike near St. Mary, Baring Falls. This hike was less than a mile RT, but right in the heat of the day and most of the trail had recently been in a wildfire so it wasn't super pretty (and no shade cover). This hike wasn't our favorite, but the waterfall was pretty! After hiking,we kept driving GTSR and stopped at a viewpoint for St. Mary Lake. The reflections were unbelievable! So pretty and so amazing! Enjoy! 👐