May 27

May 27 – Today Dad would have been 93. We packed up from the campground and drove around the southern edge of Glacier National Park on Route 2 to the east entrance of the Park. At the west end the road has been cleared of snow for 14 miles. Well, actually 21 miles but the 14 mile mark is the place where they can accommodate parking. The 7 miles are now open to hikers and bicyclists but not cars. From East Glacier Going to the Sun Road is open for 13.5 miles while hikers and bicyclists can go another 2 miles. Rangers are saying the road may not fully open until early July. We secured a campsite at the St. Mary Campground in the Park. Then we drove to another section of the Park near Many Glaciers for a nice 3 ½ mile hike. Another beautiful hike. Afterwards we stopped at the Vistors Center where Marsha would continue her busman’s holiday.