Hiking and boating near Many Glacier

On Tuesday, we woke up bright and early for a day of hiking.

We rode the boat across Swiftcurrent Lake, then hiked about 1/4 mile, and then took another boat across Lake Josephine. From the boat, we saw a bear on the hillside of the lake. When we departed, we were away from everything, deep in Glacier National Park.

We started our adventure day with a group nature hike to Grinnell Lake.

Along the way we learned about the plants in the area and what berries are safe to eat.

Wow Grinnell Lake was amazing. Shortly after we arrived, most of the group headed back to the boats, and some hikers set out for their own hikes. We relaxed for a short time and enjoyed the lake.

The water was so clear!

I could have stayed there for days.

Corey couldn't resist taking a dip in the lake.

We decided to hike to Feather Plume Falls, 1.3 miles, each way, from the lake.

The hike started with some serious ascents and switchbacks, which gave us some cool views of the lake below.

Then we hiked though some meadows. We picked lots of huckleberries, managing to save enough to make jam a few days later.

We crossed more bridges.

We even saw big foot! (just kidding, that's my mom)

We stopped for lunch on a rustic log bridge. It was definitely the most scenic lunch I've ever had. Thanks to the camera timer, we got a photo of the four of us.

After hiking well over the 1.3 miles, we decided that this is what was supposed to be Feather Plume Falls. Ohh ahh. Even though the hike to the 'falls' didn't take us to a waterfall, it was still worth it.

So then we headed back - over the river(s) and through the woods to the boat.

While waiting for the boat, Corey walked down to the shoreline to sit on a rock. He heard rustling from the bushes and out comes a moose!

She was a big moose! And she didn't mind that we were taking lots of photos.

It sure was neat.

Amazing that we hiked all over the mountains and there, near the boat dock is the wildlife.

She ate the moss from the lake bottom and drank lots of water, then moseyed on back into the woods.

Swiftcurrent Lake was beautiful that afternoon.

We rented kayaks and a canoe to explore the lake (and find our moose friend). As you can see, I was a huge help with rowing.

We didn't find a moose, but we sure had fun. Corey even took a swim in the lake.

Mom and dad had fun in the kayaks. (thanks for taking photos, mom!)

The views of the hotel were great from the lake.

We seriously had a fantastic day!!!

After the kayak/canoe ride, we went out to our deck for more relaxation and views.

Right after we got up to our room, a storm rolled in and the rain started.

We retreated to our rooms and the lobby, which is totally fabulous.

We had dinner at the hotel pub, which served cheese fondue, yum.

My mom enjoyed my camera tripod ... she took many twilight and night photos

That looks like the sun, but it's actually the moon.

The starry sky looks majestic.

This is my favorite!

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Wednesday morning we checked out and drove the Going to the Sun Road through Glacier Park. En-route, Corey and dad battled the river on a white water rafting trip. Lots more photos coming soon :)