Granite National Park

Now this trip was in June 2017, before all the fires that now have destroyed such a tranquil place.

Beauty took over the horizon as we drove closer. Mountains were taking over our view and many of them had snowy tops. We made it through the gate, and our adventures began! The sound of water could be heard, and as we drove in deeper, the sound became thunderous. We pulled over to find a jaw dropping view of a gigantic waterfall. It felt as though we had been transported through time. To the land that was untouched by man. 

It took us about two days to see as much as we could of the west and east glacier. One of the paths was closed, due to a snow Avalanche. I guess here, that is usual around the end of May.

Our next obstacle was making it to the Canadian side. Glacier-Waterton National Park. Once we drove up to the border, we had to check in. The ranger asked if we had papers for certification of rabies for my parents dog.

Whoops, nope. She looked at the tiny dog and said, “Well he’s not foaming from the mouth, you guys can go on ahead.” 

I was relieved she didn’t check our records. I had a DUI from long ago.

On the Canadian side, the breathtaking beauty had intensified. First off, the roads were well paved. Not like the zig zag roller coaster drive in Montana. There was a historic hotel on top of a mountain that overlooked a lake. From a far, it looked as though it was from a fairy tale. This trip was filled with waterfalls and a peaceful atmosphere. 

It was the beginning of the sun setting and many animals sprang to life. High on a steep mountain, you could see mountain goats climbing. There were Rams that walked right passed us, and deers just pranced through the edge of a tourist town. In tall grass, we could see a moose far away, laying down.

On our way out, my mother spotted something! Across the lake a brown bear was hunting for fish in the water. We pulled over to get a better look and another family was nice enough to let us take a closer look through their camera. It was amazing!

This is a place I’m definitely planning on going back to explore even more! The time spent there was not enough. If you enjoy nature, then this place is a must to see!