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| Hmm, I think our destination is on fire. West Glacier National Park, Howe Ridge Fire, August 2018. https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/14/fire-forces-evacuations-in-busiest-area-of-glacier-park/ |
Months before our departure day the coveted campsite reservation for five nights in West Glacier National Park had been secured by a keen-clicking Heather. Phew.
We'll be hiking, we'll be taking photos of breath-taking scenery from every possible angle, we'll be watching the treasured Visitor Centre movie, choosing a magnet. . . . or, not.
This was to be an epic sister trip on the Going to the Sun Highway. Fast-forward to two days before our departure. Heather unsuspectingly checks the park website to make some hiking plans only to see - fire. While our specific campsite is still open driving into a park on fire with limited roads no longer seems like a prudent thing to do.
Plot Twist
Reservations are cancelled at three parks and new reservations are made down central Washington. OK, we can do this!
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My trusty assistant! We are ready to go. Happy highway, here we come. |
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First stop, Beaverdell for wraps and an ice cream sandwich from the general store. Wow, we made it 45 minutes from home without stopping. We are getting places! |
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Roadside parking in Beaverdell, BC. |
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Snacking on the porch, chatting with some tourists, petting the local dog. |
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One of three bucketing helicopters seen immediately upon entering Washington State at the Midway crossing. And, we said, "Pardon!" |
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Crossing the Kettle River, near Toroda, just south of Midway on the Washington State side. No one around so I parked it and hopped out to snap a few shots. |
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A field of pup-tents at a local school = fire camp. |
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We are barely backed into our spot in Curlew State Park as three military helicopters fly overhead to the Curlew Airport behind us to refuel. |
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We have a lovely spot under a large tree with power and water. Nice! |
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Swim #2 to cool off before bed. |
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