Glacier

     Arrived at the Glacier National Park in Montana . I destroyed a sandwich and some granola bars. I didnt expect the trip to take as long as it did. Anyway, its already after 2pm. Wait...no 3pm. I passed a time zone!

     This park deserves an all day exploration. A few hour sample won't cut it. 

      They have quick wifi at this visitor center, which is cool. I'llbe able to upload some pictures.

     The thought of finding a place to camp early on because it is Saturday came to mind. Hopping back into the car to backtrack 30 minutes to a National Park site was a learning experience.

     As I turned off the highway to the National forest access road the signage made me uneasy. It read something like "Bear food storage required". Not good, not good at all. This is the real deal. Not pansy timid black bears. This sign was, in my opinion, a path to keeping it real; forest edition.

     I drove around contemplating whether or not to risk it. I only found a couple of campsites while driving along the rocky path. I decided to backout. When the decision was made the tight space to turn the car was a challenge. Almost over the edge of about a 20 foot drop. Mmm, burned clutch smell with a hint of "holy shit". 

     Why bail? mainly because I have a small bear container meant for backpacking. I hear those grizzlies can smell a food wrapper from a distance. Me bundled up in my mummy bag may be the best treat the lucky bear finds; the taste of human. Sprinkle some salt on myself before going to sleep to satisfy the bear. I'm not a gun maniac, but a mounted 12 gauge on the roof would bring a peaceful mind, 'Merica.

     Time to work on my resume. Under the skills section I can hopefully add "hiding in plain sight". All my schooling ( and..other experiences of course ) has granted me limited sight into what an officer/ranger looks for. That diploma finally paying its worth, maybe.

     Highway driving is taking its toll. At 10,000 miles in I grow bored of pavement. A testament to the enourmous ammount of work that went in to creating the US road system.