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A Gathering of Glaciers ROUTE 66 Road Trip By Kimber Williams A GATHERING OF GLACIERS The raw grandeur of Glacier National Park lures visitors with heart-stopping scenery, top hiking trails and wildlife galore or decades, Going- falling rocks and cliff-hugging to-the-Sun Road curves. Yet, to cross the park, it’s has trundled travel- the only game in town. Fers into the heart of some of Literally carved into moun- America’s most staggering tains, the humble road speaks geography — a land of jaw- to another time, when cars were dropping natural beauty and raw, small, and the idea of a 40-foot muscular charm. diesel pusher traversing these The 52-mile road- lanes unthinkable. way is the central Safety dictates that no vehi- artery spanning cles over 21 feet long and 8 feet the width of wide can take the road. RVers Glacier National were often out of luck. Park, which hugs That’s changing. Beginning this the Canadian border in summer, the park has introduced northwest Montana. a free shuttle system that ferries It’s a rough, twisted little visitors through the park along the thoroughfare, a winding two- famed Going-to-the-Sun Road. lane passageway known for Commercial tours have long A quiet pocket of shore- line on Lake McDonald offers a serene haven 24 on a summer’s day. Scenic Route Vol. 3 / No. 5 been available, for a price. But the free shuttle runs continuous- ROUTE 66 ROUTE 66 Road Trip ly throughout the day, allowing Regional ROUTE 66 ® visitors more control over their RV Network Dealers own schedules. Pierce RV Center 3800 Pierce Parkway The service has already won Billings, MT 59106 fans — from eco-minded hik- (406) 655-8000 ers to budget-minded campers Pierce RV Center 3138 Highway 2 E. eager to save gas money to Kalispell, MT 59901 RVers happy to park their big (866) 929-7437 A GATHERING rigs, leave the driving to some- Rangitsch Bros. RV Center one else, and just enjoy the 2001 W. Broadway Missoula, MT 59808 magnificent scenery. (406) 728-4040 R’n’R RV Center OF GLACIERS New way to ride 23203 E Knox Liberty Lakes, WA 99019 First-time visitors John and 509-927-9000 Kate Finn, and their children, Clare and Lucas, were thrilled to have a new way to explore On the park’s western side, Glacier National Park. Jim Hadlock and Sharon Brown, The Rochester, N.Y., family from Seattle, Wash., also planned planned to visit both Glacier and to utilize the new shuttle. Yellowstone national parks this The couple chose Avalanche summer in a vintage Starcraft Creek Campground, a shaded, pop-up trailer. woodsy setting, and took the They decided to try St. Mary shuttle to explore some of the Campground on the park’s 700-miles of hiking trails that drier eastern side. “We liked lace the park. the openness, the vistas, yet it “The shuttle system is ROUTE 66 PARTNERS WITH was close enough to walk to great,” Brown said. “On a hike COACH-NET TO OFFER NEW the Visitor’s Center to catch to Hidden Lake yesterday, we CONCIERGE AND TRAVEL BENEFITS! some of the ranger programs,” saw a magnificent nursery of Finn said. mountain goats.” We're raising the bar again to give road service a whole The St. Mary Visitor’s Center new meaning. We'll help you find campsites, historical is also a handy stop for the free On The road sites, restaurants, RV storage facilities, golf courses and shuttle bus, which offers 16 stops Glacier National Park has tee times. We'll even give you turn-by-turn directions to throughout the park. Riders don’t two main entrances, West the lowest-priced gas station...and more! Whether need a ticket, and service starts as Glacier and St. Mary, which you're in your RV or car, consider Coach-Net your early as 6:45 a.m.. anchor Going-to-the-Sun Road. owner personal assistant, guiding you to the best places in your travels. (left to right) Campgrounds on the eastern side of Glacier National Park offer a drier climate with wide open vistas. A short hike off Going-to- Select from Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus the-Sun Road will take you to a number of natural waterfalls. Soaring memberships, each including technical support from mountains rise throughout the park, a lovely backdrop for a camping our Master Certified Technicians and comprehensive experience. A morning trail ride sets out near Many Glacier Hotel. 24/7 emergency roadside assistance. • Gold offers a long list of concierge services both on and off the road. • Platinum expands Gold services with emergency air travel and hotel benefits. • Platinum Plus maximizes Gold and Platinum benefits with worldwide travel and medical assistance. Call today or visit www.route66rv.com to find a participating Route 66 Dealer near you. 1.866.434.RT66 (7866) www.route66rv.com 25 Scenic Route Vol. 3 / No. 5 Mountains that stab the sky. Alpine meadows studded with wildflowers. Black bears foraging for lunch, just outside your car window. Crystal blue lakes that mirror the heavens. Montana’s Glacier National Park is a land of superlatives — the scenery so big, bold and breathtaking, that every view seems more overwhelming than the last. For RVers, getting there is easier than ever aboard the park’s new shuttle system, which takes visitors the full length of the legendary Going-To-The Sun Road. (clockwise, left to right) The Many Glacier campground is among the park’s most sheltered and popular camp settings. The morning’s first light ignites the landscape surrounding Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake. Hikers enjoy an pleasant trek on the Hidden Lake Nature Trail at Logan Pass. A bear and her cub forage in bushes alongside the road near Swiftcurrent Lake. A kayaker enjoys the clear, sparkling water of Lake McDonald. Other entrances — Many roadway climbs, you’ll sudden- Wildlife abounds here. from roadways or near hiking Glacier, Two Medicine and ly catch sight of “The Garden Bighorn sheep, deer and elk, trails. Just use your head and Polebridge — lead to splendid Wall,” a legendary jagged ridge. mountain goats, black and griz- give wild animals wide berth. scenery, but will not take you Be prepared for brief delays, zly bears — all may be seen through the park. A $25 entrance due to road maintenance. They fee is good for seven days. provide a great chance to pause Start your trek with a stop at and enjoy the views. Where to stay the Apgar Visitor Center, where • West Glacier KOA, 355 Half Moon Flats Rd., West Glacier, (406) 387-5209/(800) 562-3313 you’ll find maps and shuttle • St. Mary Glacier Park KOA, 106 W. Shore, St.Mary, (800) 562-1504 schedules. Glacier National Park Campgrounds: Grab a huckleberry ice cream • Two campgrounds — Fish Creek and St. Mary — take reserva- tions. Most campgrounds offer some pull-through sites. Sign up cone and stroll down to the shore through the National Reservation System at http://www.recreation. of Lake McDonald. govt/ or by calling, (877) 444-6777. Campers without prior reserva- tion are also welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Going-to-the-Sun Road hugs • Apgar — 194 sites; potable water, flush toilets, dump station. the Lake McDonald shoreline for 25 sites take RVs or truck/trailers up to 40 feet. Open May through a bit, skirting forest of hemlock mid-October. $20 per night. • Avalanche — 87 sites; potable water, flush toilets. No showers, and red cedar. Along the way, dump stations. 50 sites take RVs up to 26 feet long. Open June many scenic pullouts beckon. through Labor Day weekend. $20 a night. • —178 sites; potable water, flush toilets, dump stations. It’s worth a stop at the Lake Fish Creek Some sites offer view of McDonald Lake. Open June through McDonald Lodge, where you Labor Day weekend. $23 a night. can take an affordable ($13 • Many Glacier — 110 sites; potable water, flush toilets, dump for adults, $6.50 for kids) boat stations, token-operated showers nearby. Some pull-through sites. 13 sites take RVs up to 35 feet long. Open late-May through tour, grab a buffalo burger and late-September. $20 a night. a cold beer, or just enjoy the • Rising Sun — 83 sites; potable water, flush toilets, dump station, Jim Hadlock and Sharon Brown, token-operated showers nearby. 10 sites take RVs up to 25 feet lake view. long. Open late-May through mid-September. $20 a night. of Seattle, Wash., enjoy camping The deeper you plunge into • Sprague Creek — No towed units allowed. and hiking in Glacier National the park’s interior, the more • St. Mary — 146 sites; potable water, flush toilets, dump stations. Park, which boasts 700 miles of 25 sites can take RVs up to 35 feet long. Open late-May through astonishing the scenery. As the hiking trails. late-September. $23 a night. • Two Medicine — 99 sites; potable water, flush toilets, potable water, dump station. 13 sites take RVs up to 32 feet long. Open late-May 26 through late-September. $20 a night. Scenic Route Vol. 3 / No. 5 KOA Hot Deals shall set you free! Go online for camping values at koahotdeals.com. With hundreds of sizzling Hot Deals to choose from, you’ll enjoy the freedom of quick getaways or more ambitious adventures. These deals change often, so take advantage of them whenever you’re ready at koahotdeals.com. Our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you! No membership required Good Eats, Great Sites: • Experience the heart of Glacier National Park with a drive along Hikers can spot mountain the famed Going-To-The-Sun Road.
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