Glacier National Park shouldn't be really call Glacier National Park with its quickly diminishing glacier, that's my first though when the trek first arrived at Glacier National Park. I mean at first sight, I wasn't quite impressed. In all fairness to the park, I might be bias as the trek just left Alberta, Canada and we saw some of the heavenly views in Banff National Park. The beauty of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are hard to top. In addition, Icefield Parkway, Bow River, and Mt. Rundle in Banff does sound a lot more 'romantic' then the names such as Many Glacier, Going-to-the Sun Road. Okay it's out in the open now, that I love Canada -- It's people, culture, outdoor.
Going back to Glacier , the first day wasn't a super good start, as I experienced super windy night at the St.Mary's Campsite and the lack of shower facility did get me a bit cranky (maybe the cooking too). Next morning I work up early by the sun and 'WOW' is the only word that comes through my mind. The sun shines through my tent and I saw shadows of the grass; the simple beauty that brights your day. I unzip my tent, everyone was still sleeping, the ray of sunlight was really bright, the wind dies down a bit, and as usual you smell the freshness in the air; it's just perfect way to start a day.
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The group decided to take the shuttle bus to Logan Pass and hike the Hi-Line Trial; best decision ever, as it is such an amazing way to explore Glacier National Park in the limited time we have there. As I hike more, I am going to correct my prior misconception, this park is AMAZING. Yes, the park certainly has a very different type of beauty then Banff, but it grow on you quickly. Although there are plenty of hikers on the narrow trial, I was too distracted by the surrounding beauty to care. The endless mountains, alpine meadow, and sunshine make it impossible not to love this park. This is my favor type of view, which I can never get enough. How can anyone not be amazed by this view that nature created?
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