Day 6: Lake MacDonald, Glacier National Park

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For our first Glacier adventure day, we decided to go to Lake MacDonald today.  It is on the west side of Glacier National Park.  The lodge is very rustic and has an alpine, Swiss chalet look to it.





We took a boat ride tour that left from the dock behind the lodge.  It was so hot today (90 degrees!), but the wind on the boat was very cool.  I almost fell asleep on the ride.  The boat ride goes along Lake MacDonald and explains the history behind the lodge and surrounding areas. The park guide said that the lake is 500 feet deep and gets it's turquoise color from the glaciers grinding the rocks into fine, almost talcum like powder, sediments.  He also told us of the fires that have occurred.  You can see the fire line in the trees.  Some of the land around Lake MacDonald is privately owned from old homesteads that have been passed down through generations.  



We decided to let my nephew play in the cold, cold water...although it felt really good on a hot day like today.  There were many people out in bathing suits, swimming and kayaking. 



We also did a short hike around the Apgar Village to give my nephew a chance to take a nap.  It ended up being about an hour hike and we were very hot when we were done.  So the water felt really good!


Tomorrow we are getting up early to try to beat the crowds and drive the Going to The Sun Road!  Should have some beautiful pictures to post!








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