LAKE MCDONALD IS LOCATED OFF U.S. HWY 2, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE PARK
Lake McDonald is Glacier National Park's biggest lake; ten miles long and 472 feet deep. Filling a basin gouged out by Ice Age glaciers, Lake McDonald is a classic glacial feature. This long fjord-like lake is surrounded by mountains on the north, south, and east with the Continental Divide, 14 miles away. The mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the lake and also act as a rain block. Much of the blocked precipitation ends up falling on the McDonald valley. The result is a mild, damp climate. Stands of western red cedar and hemlock flourish in the valley of Lake McDonald. The wildlife-viewing here can be spectacular, with species including bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, black bear, and whitetail and mule deer. http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm
Lake McDonald Lodge is where you pick up the boat tour. We went on the boat tour today.
Built in 1913, this historic lodge has a picturesque location on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake McDonald with 82 guest rooms split between the three-story main lodge, a row of cabins, Snyder Hall and the exquisite Cobb House. Main lodge rooms are located on the second and third floors. Large/small cabin rooms are located along a tree-lined pathway adjacent to the lodge. This location presents visitors with Russell’s Fireside Dining Room, Jammer Joe’s Grill and Pizzeria, Lucke’s Lounge, Creekside Reading Room, Red Bus tours, boat cruises, horseback rides, evening ranger programs and numerous other activities. http://www.glaciernationalparklodges.com/lodging/lake-mcdonald-lodge/
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| Lake McDonald Lodge |
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| One of the last remaining phone booths! |
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| Lobby |
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| Lobby |
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| Thru the glass window of the Store |
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| Rental Cabins |
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| There's the boat down at the Dock |
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| Prairie Dogs everywhere! |
We had a picnic lunch on the grounds, and those Prairie Dogs were everywhere, popping up in holes all over - like wac-a-mole. Driving Tucker crazy, he couldn't even relax enough to enjoy his treat. These two darling kids 4 years old, put two sides of the crust of a slice of bread in one of the holes with it protruding out like a "V". I was busy trying to capture pictures of this bird, that I thought was cooler than the Prairie Dogs. The bird was trying to get the crust before the Prairie Dog pulled it down into the hole.
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