Day 3 - Glacier National Park - ~ Heavy Rescue 2024 - Canada ~ - CycleBlaze

July 28, 2024

Day 3 - Glacier National Park

Apgar Village

Day 3 - Road into Glacier and took the shuttle to Logan Pass for a walk with my camera.  It was a magical experience seeing real mountains and untouched wilderness.  I spent several hours there before returning to Apgar Village just outside the park.  

Images from the walk....

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Bill ShaneyfeltJust could not find a good match for that one...
https://www.treepro.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorSdsPk5DILrRsV7FA78XTk-81f7bwOXaEEAe_I04EJ-q81gEsJ

But the little white one at the bottom is yarrow.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/52821/browse_photos

And the blue in the lower right is some kind of Penstemon.
https://wildflowersearch.org/search?oldstate=gmc%3A48.762%2C-113.825%3Bcat%3AW%3Bcolor%3Ablue%3Blocation%3AFlattop+Mountain%2C+West+Glacier%2C+MT+59936%2C+USA%3Belev%3A3978%3Bgms%3A11%3B&buttonName=none&hab=&Elev=&Submit=Submit+Values&PlantName=penstemon
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Keith A. SpanglerWell, thank you I had no clue. Nice to know the flower types, I appreciate you.
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Daniel SpanglerNice shot man.
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Keith A. SpanglerI loved that too. There was a lot of haze in the distant mountains, but it was magicl
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Keith A. SpanglerThis was one of my favorites. I really worked hard up there. I WS hoping that the visitors center would have food, but no luck, that eventually pushed me to the shuttle. I was thirsty and hungry
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Mark PieczonkaTo Keith A. SpanglerCathy and I were not impressed (satisfied) with the Glacier National Park visitor centers. Not even a cup of coffee to be had. Other parks much better.
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Keith A. SpanglerAgree …. It was so hoping ……
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There got some well needed food and rest from the short hike I took on the Hidden Lake Trail.  Access to the lake was closed due to bear sightings.

Anyway hung out on the bridge that crosses the Flathead River (think that right).

Great day got back to the campground at 7 pm to organize my bike for departure tomorrow.

Glacier Campground and the Sunflower Cafe get five stars.  Look at this hanging fire place at the Cafe, so cool.

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Thanks to the staff for a great two days.

Today's ride: 10 miles (16 km)
Total: 67 miles (108 km)

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Tamora StumGreat photos!!! Beautiful.
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Daniel SpanglerWow man- what a start to your trip. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us. Love you man. Miss you lots.
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Keith A. SpanglerTo Tamora StumTamora that is such a cool fireplace it works on propane.
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Keith A. SpanglerTo Daniel SpanglerI appreciate your eyes buddy….
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Ralph SpanglerI'd fish that!
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Keith A. SpanglerI took a photo of a guy fishing from a raft, his dog was sitting on the back.
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