Majestic Peaks and Free Falling
Glacier National Park
Camping out in front of our friends cabin since there was no room in Glacier's camping areas
We had one solid wonderful day at West Glacier National Park. We were able to drive up to Logan's Pass, which that in itself is worth the trip. Breathtaking views await on every curve, and even though I was a little nervous with the windy, narrow road and cliffs right next to the car, it was well worth it when we reached the top. We had borrowed two backpacking carriers for the kids, so Tyler and his brother Kyle were able to carry the kiddos on a 3 mile hike. Again, it was awe-inspiring with huge, grassy fields with wildflowers, patches of snow, little streams and rivers, and lakes. We even saw several mountain goats crossing the trail in front of us. If nothing else can inspire you to worship our awesome creator, just take a trip up to Glacier!
Logan's Pass
Standing in the midst of God's creation makes me crave and thirst for God, and I was reminded of these words from David's Psalm 63: "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for you in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in your name."
After a gorgeous hike, picnic lunch, and naps on the drive back down, we enjoyed some time swimming in the lake.
Family picture...but the boys aren't interested
On Saturday we headed just west of Kalispel, where Tyler, two uncles and his dad were all able to go sky-diving. They jumped from 13,000 ft and had almost a one minute free fall before opening their parachutes! (they were all, of course, tied to an instructor). What a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Tyler to enjoy with his family.
We enjoyed sleeping much more soundly in a hotel that night, and after another beautiful drive (I think I could live in western Montana!) we made it home Sunday afternoon. We were thankful for the opportunity to have a little family vacation and enjoy some different scenery. The boys did great as well, though they were ready for their normal routine after 4 days without their normal nap schedule!
Here are some pictures from our adventures.
After a long drive it is nice to cool off at the lake
Our van was the only "retro" car carrier around, everyone else had the streamline stuff. Brings back good memories of the past
Backpacking with the kids
The awesome view on Logan's Pass hike
There is still some snow left from winter to throw
Just one more step and it would be a quick roll down to the bottom
These mountain goats walked right by us on the trail
Hidden lake was our final destination for the hike
Could almost see the trout jumping down there
But due to the bears down by the lake all we could do was look at it from afar
Aaron got our and hiked a little too
Caleb posing with an apple
Family picture with the mountains