Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road, originally constructed in the 1930’s, is the main connection between the west side of the continental divide and the east side and reveals some of the most beautiful sights the “Crown of the Continent†has to offer.
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and the dozens of quality professional photos in this book describe the beauty that words cannot. An added description of where the photos were shot and information about the shots is also included.
Glacier National Park GTS (Going to the Sun) Highway, begins on the west side of Going to the Sun Highway Apgar area, travels along Lake McDonald, Avalanche Creek, up and around the loop and up to Logan Pass with photo stops at interesting scenic and historic points as well as campgrounds and trails along the way.
Once at Logan Pass, view wildflowers, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and marmots as you hike the Hidden Lake Trail.
Back on the road again travel the east side of Glacier Park’s Going to the Sun Highway past Lunch Creek, Siyeh Bend and Siyeh Trail, Jackson glacier overlook, St Mary and Virginia Falls trail, St. Mary Lake and many photo stops along the way.
The final chapter includes some shots of some the most common wildflowers found in Glacier Park.
Paul A Spade, a long time resident of Columbia Falls, MT has been photographing Glacier National Park and the surrounding area for about 15 years. Paul is the owner of Montana Stock Photos and PAS Web Development. In 2010 Paul’s posters of Avalanche Gorge, Logan Pass, Going to the Sun Highway, Mountain Goats, and Black Bear Cubs in Glacier National Park were included in the approved Glacier Centennial Anniversary products.
Paul’s photos of Glacier National Park and the surrounding area included on over 30 Northwest Montana websites and have been viewed by over a million unique visitors to those sites. If you did any Internet searching about Northwest Montana, chances are you have seen his photos.