Saturday, September 20, 2014

Lake McDonald Boat Ride

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Going to the Sun Road

We traveled up and down the Going to the Sun Road on different days and at different times. It is amazing how a few hours or a different day can make the same spot seem  like a very different  place. These photos were taken over a few different days, and you will certainly be able to tell as you go through them.  Reminder: click on the photo to see it in a larger view.


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part of McDonald Creek, which leads to McDonald Lake
 

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the bridge that straddles McDonald Creek

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this waterfall looks lovely, but it is the area where a woman slipped into the creek and drowned the day after I took this shot
 
 

 
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a calm lake with an amazing reflection

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the size of the motorcycle driver puts it all in perspective

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looking down on part of the Going to the Sun Road from up high

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In some places along the road, they have built tunnels for the water to pass through without blocking the road.



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my photo of the fire and ice location is below

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my photo of the McDonald Lake valley is below

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Bird Woman Falls

 
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My photo of the hanging valley and Bird Woman Falls
 
 

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The Weeping Wall from two different angles
 
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With the late June snowfall, melting snow is forming numerous lovely waterfalls for us to shoot. 

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Bear grass with a waterfall in the background.
 
 
 
 
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 another set of tunnels for water to pass through without
 

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the road was temporarily closed as road crews were working to clear an area they were afraid would avalanche down on the road
 

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We made it to Logan Pass, the half way point on the Going to the Sun Road

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The cute Columbian Ground Squirrel is found throughout the park.

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Big Horned sheep on the hillside across Logan Pass


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The Jackson Glacier
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Jackson Glacier
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Saint Mary Lake, taken while driving, with all the road construction, there is no overlook to stop and take a shot from

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Wild Goose Island in Saint Mary Lake
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another shot of Wild Goose Island

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 my photo of the Triple Divide Peak
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leaving the Going to the Sun Road from the East Glacier entrance

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