Tag: Glacier National Park

Sabbatical Days 82 and 83: The Hike Through Hell and Then Redemption in Glacier

July 23, 2017

The Hike: The Loop Trail to Granite Park Chalet Prologue by Rana: It sounds so nice and quaint, doesn't it? A chalet, surrounded by lovely flowers, charming decor, and talking squirrels. A perfect place to rest after a heart pumping 4-mile hike, before heading back down the mountain. Not quite so. This hike nearly killed … More Sabbatical Days 82 and 83: The Hike Through Hell and Then Redemption in Glacier

Sabbatical Days 79-81: More Hiking (and bears!) and Other Adventures in Glacier

July 22, 2017

Our priorities on sabbatical are: us, body, and mind. I am also embracing this time to face fears and do things that I wouldn't normally do. So far I think we are right on track!  We have been hiking almost every day, which ticks off all the priority boxes because we spend time together, getting … More Sabbatical Days 79-81: More Hiking (and bears!) and Other Adventures in Glacier

Sabbatical Days 77 and 78: The drive from Yellowstone to Glacier and Hiking to Hidden Lake

July 20, 2017

We arrived in Glacier from Yellowstone after 14 hours on the road, tugging the Freedom Machine behind. A few stops along the way to eat and grocery shop, but mostly driving. The supposed 9 hour drive was only a tease to lure us northwards.  Observations along the way: As soon as we left Yellowstone, there … More Sabbatical Days 77 and 78: The drive from Yellowstone to Glacier and Hiking to Hidden Lake