I get it guys...keep me honest. Don't let me off being lazy! :) Okay, so here is an actual update.
So, we left Yellowstone a bit down on the trip so far (being honest). Little did we know, but the best was ahead of us!
Looking at a map, it seemed the drive from Yellowstone to Glacier would be a hop, skip and a jump. It wasn't. We didn't have any sites picked out, but stumbled into an enjoyable time. For starters, we didn't make it far that first day. We restocked at the Costco in Billings. After our $9 pack of hot dog buns in Yellowstone, it was nice to buy groceries at real world prices again.
We made it as far as the Walmart in Butte, to stay for the night. This was a great overnight spot. We came down the hill westbound on I-90 to a Butte sunset that was memorable. There were at least a dozen others with us that night, and we met a few characters that made the stop worthwhile.
The next morning we set out to possibly make it all the way, but didn't go a half hour before getting hung up at the Grant Kohrs Ranch in Deer Lodge. This is a preservation of the "Open Range" cowboy experience. The ranch is still operating and you can tour the well preserved home, blacksmith and several other interests. It could be a half hour stop if you're not feeling it, but we really got into the whole mood of the place.
The boys got to dress in character!
I had a great time chatting with the "Cowboy" at the chuckwagon, who served authentic cowboy coffee, right out of the fire, with chunks and all!
And, of course, the Montana scenery was spectacular!
This stop took up a few hours, so once again, we didn't go as far as we thought we would have. We drove up to the west side of Glacier following Seeley and Swan Lakes. We found a beautiful and secluded FS campground right on Seeley Lake. Turns out, these FS campgrounds were all over the place in this area. It made for a restful one night stop, for only $10. We grilled out and had a few beverages around the campfire...a nice break from the run and gun style of staying in Walmarts and moving at first light.
This brings us to our arrival at Glacier. I hope to post this next chapter soon! Thanks for bearing with me...as I drag this out.
