Montana 2013

 

As has become the tradition, it would not be summer vacation without a trip to West Glacier. This year, we managed five days of fun! We wisely used this extra time to add some new activities to our repertoire.

Walking around Whitefish and checking out the lake

 

I love the mosaics of the town and watching life on the lake.

 

Visiting the Hungry Horse Dam where the highlight for DaddyJ and me was using the word “dam” in as many different ways as possible. One could say it was a "dam" good visit! LOL

 

We enjoyed a picnic lunch looking out at the massive lake created by the dam. Note the eagles nest in the trees.

 

So about 15 years ago, I found out why the “Trail of the Cedars” walk was one of the worst regular events of my childhood summer activities. It turns out that cedar does not make the rest of you cough incessantly, make your eyes burn and water until you can hardly see one foot in front of you and smell like urine.... My whole life I thought cedar smelled like pee! Turns out I am wildly allergic and that with the aide of Reactin and an Advil Cold and Sinus that the "Trail of the Cedars" is really rather lovely. I finally understand what the big draw is. In fact it was so nice, that I figured that we should carry on and hike up to Avalanche Lake. It was lovely five mile hike where we gained nearly 600ft of elevation. The kids and DaddyJ made it like troopers without any complaints and were rewarded with spectacular views at the top. I must say, with the aid of allergy medication, I greatly enjoyed this hike. Great job TeamJ!

 

 

 

While on our trip, I became an “Instagram”addict (shocking I know for the Mommarazzi I am) and I got the following picture onto the KOA website’s “Kampstagram”:

Making the "KOA" a la "YMCA" and the Village People/Minions

The kids really enjoyed some down time in the pool.

 

Between the addition of new activities and the extra time to enjoy some just relaxing around the campground (including morning fires for reading and enjoying breakfast) it could be one of my favourite trips ever. Although, I think if I scroll back, I just might say this every year.  

 

 

Here’s looking forward to next year’s trip to Glacier National Park and the West Glacier KOA

Five great years at the West Glacier KOA