In a previous blog, we began talking about our trip to Glacier National Park at the end of June 2021. Initially, we stayed in Kalispell, Montana, to explore the west side of the park. Obviously, entering at West Glacier on the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTTSR) is the main highlight for most. Apgar Village, Lake McDonald, McDonald Lodge, some campgrounds, many pull-offs and hiking trails, are just some of the many features from West Glacier. Also on the west side, it is fun to explore Polebridge and the Camus Road entrance.

Have you ever had one of those days where you went with the flow, and everything was amazing? We had one recently. Don’t get me wrong. We’ve had many fabulous days. But every once in a while, one stands out, shimmering a little more brightly than the other days surrounding it.

We recently spent a Saturday in Seattle, Washington, visiting one of Madeline’s friends, Megan. We are not big-city people, but we wanted to experience some of Seattle while in the vicinity and visit with this sweet girl. Although she had just recently moved to Seattle, she gave us a wonderful tour of its highlights, and we are sharing some of those along with some tips on how to make the day a little more successful. Enjoy the video!

One full year. 19 states. 30,960 miles. 15 national parks. 3 national memorials. 4 national monuments. 1 national recreation area. A few issues. A lot of favorite places. Some surprises. Game changers. What we miss and what we have planned. Our first edited video! Learning something new everyday!

Our journey north through California’s hills and mountains continues. Another favorite – Yosemite. Seeing old friends. Meeting new friends. A little bit of snow. A whole lot of beauty.