Glacier - Golf, Fishing, Lunch with the Moose

Waterton Lake in Canada - our return destination is way back as far as you can see

The herd of Moose having lunch with us . . . or us with them

Big Moosies!

Wanna' eat with me

One of the bridges on the hike to Kootenai Lakes

The hike to Kootenai Lake was very lush and foresty

The mountain is called the Citadel - unusual formation - our hike took us behind it

The Glacier - Waterton International cruise - Prince of Wales hotel on the hill

Some scenery from the Going to the Sun Road which is the main road through Glacier National Park. Many waterfalls, very steep road.

The Weeping Wall - this section of the mountain flows lots of water next to the road-always

Our campsite in West Glacier Campground

The bathroom facilities in Polebridge Montana!

This little store has the best bakery in Montana!

The local saloon in Polebridge, known as the Northern Lights Saloon

Golf at Village Greens in Kalispell

The Campbell's Traveling Salvation Show decided to rest our legs after the Highline hike by playing some golf at a course in Kalispell. It was flat and and relatively easy and afforded some nice views of the mountains - although in the distance.

The next day, Friday, was fishing day. Kirk has been chomping at the bit to get to those lovely trout laden rivers. If you fish in the national park there is no Montana fishing license required. We spent the entire day fishing. I actually caught a few bull trout but all bull trout are catch and release. Kirk also caught a few but they were all "throw-backers!". On the way to the Flathead river, we went through the town? of Polebridge. It is very remote, up a very dusty dirt road, and has a general store and saloon. Just what you need in the boonies! They are noted for their great baked goods and we were not disappointed. It was quite the experience sitting at the picnic table and enjoying our huckleberry sweet roll. After a hot day of fishing, we enjoyed a couple of cold beers in Polebridge and then headed our way back to the camper.

Saturday we headed to Waterton Canada to take a cruise on Waterton Lake so we could hike to an area where there are usually moose to be seen. The lake we needed to hike to was 2.8 miles one way and winded through thick underbrush. At some places we thought we were bushwacking!. The only way to get to this lake is either to hike 30 miles from the Glacier park side or take the Waterton cruise to hike the trail that we took. When we arrived at the lake there was one big bull moose and a cow munching away in the water. We found a nice spot behind the willows next to the lake and proceeded to eat our lunch along with the moosies. By the time we had finished lunch we had watched nine different moose - 8 bulls and one cow (poor thing!). We were elated to be dining with the moose! We stayed for about 45 minutes and watched them come and go. After the hike we had 2 hours before the boat came back for the return to Waterton. I decided to take another hike to Rainbow Falls. Kirk's legs were tuckered out so he sat out that short hike. We dined in Waterton but this time with the deer - anywhere from 5-6 deer roam around town in the parks etc., all the time. I had the most expensive hamburger I ever ate in my life. But what the heck! We were starving and we are on vacation. By the way, the hamburger was just a little better than McDonald's. The local Canadian draft beer we had, however, was very good. It is a long drive to Waterton from the west side of the park (3 hours). Kirk asked me to drive back (I am sure he still regrets that decision - he sweated more on the return trip than he did on the hike!).

The last thrills of the day included the black bear we saw on the east side of the park on our return trip. We did not pull over to take a picture because it was dusk and the lighting conditions were unfavorable and he was too far away. But we did watch him wander around the meadow for a little while. The last thrill was me driving us back to the campsite going up and then down the Going to the Sun road after dusk and in nightime conditions (prime deer jump in front of the truck time!!). I think there are nail marks in the passenger door from Kirk's death grip. Hey..."I am a very good driver.....and I buy my underwear at Kmart" (quote from Rainman). We arrived safe and sound, albeit nerve wracked (just Kirk) around 10:30 PM. After a refreshing shower to remove all the bug spray we decided that the next day would be an easy fishing day - maybe back to that fine town of Polebridge!