You can then either return back to the dock where you got off the boat or take another shorter trail up to the Hwy for one of the Shuttles to go back to your car. We opted for that option after visiting the Falls.
They have two boats that make the trip every two hours or so, and there are shuttles running about every 15 minutes. Most of the time during the busy part of the season the Shuttles are your best bet, since parking is at a premium at almost all of the attractions. Of course every shuttle that we got on was standing room only. That was us that was standing along with lots of other people. Not a big deal, got to see a whole new perspective while doing it.
Connie as an employee got to ride the boat free, while I paid $27.00. Again not all that big of a deal, but in our opinion the boat ride was at the best a nonevent. We joined with a group that was walking to the falls with a Ranger guiding and narrating the notable parts of the hike.
All of the water is of course melting snow fields, and all of that within the last month or less. The weather was perfect, but the week before had been rain and wind. The flowers were every where.
Building the road up this mountain and on the other side was no mean feat. If you notice the rock work bridging the gaps over those boulders.
We joined a group walking to the Falls. A Ranger gave talks about the area on the way.
They had a fire a couple of years ago, so while the forest looks bare, it is regenerating.
There were two Moose feeding in the lake. The one pictured was a pretty big Bull. His antlers were still in velvet. I neglected to take my telephoto lens, so you will have to use your imagination.
The biggest "boon" to me was the Senior Pass that you get for being an old fart. I think it was $5.00 every time you went into the park, and I must have done that three times a day if not more. I think that this was only the second time I have used the pass, but it was worth it.
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