'24/#34 We Are Free To Roam The Country

 We made it across the border in what had to be the easiest crossing coming back to the states. Usually it is the  third degree and the fear of being detained while they search for something that is not there, just because they can. There was a line and a little wait but that was the worst of it.

The next stop was Glacier National Park. This is something that has been on the bucket list for quite a while. The tour we were with made all the reservations for the Red Bus tour on the Going To The Sun Road and the boat ride on McDonald Lake. Glacier implemented a reservation system several years ago to control the crowds and protect the park. No reservation, no trip up the Going to The Sun Road. It is inconvenient for impulse visits but a little planning and the park is all yours. 

The bus ride up the road was amazing. I could have done it with the truck but I would have missed all the breathtaking views. The road itself is a marvel of engineering and the constant maintenance shows. There are lots of pictures on Facebook from me and Mary. The next day was a casual boat ride on the lake with lots of information on the park's geological history and the people who have lived there.

This is the last day of our Fantasy Tour. We met a lot of nice people and we got to see some of the things we always wanted. But we are not tour people. We like to travel on our own, change plans as we head down the road, and explore whatever the road may put in front of us. This is probably our last tour. Tours are great for people who don't like planning all the details of a trip. It is a lot of work, but that is part of the experience. Also there are people who don't like to travel long ways in unfamiliar areas by themselves and tours are perfect for them. We are glad we did it but it just wasn't our cup of tea.

We are winding down for a couple of days back in Great Falls, Montana and will hit the road soon. Glad you could join us on our adventure. I will sign off now in our home in Great Falls because....

Home is where we park it, 

Frank and Mary