Entry 16: Lolo National Forest, Springboard to Glacier National Park, August 2, 2010 Grabbing a big ol’ mug of coffee, I finally made it out of Great Falls, Mont. around 7 p.m., taking scenic route 200 after a ten mile stint on I-15. Fifteen miles after that, I had a decision to make regarding the last 100 or so miles to Glacier National Park, my next stop. The more direct route, 89, had no “scenic route” designation, so I opted for the longer route. Highway 200 seemed to extend forever. In my tired state, it was a surreal, time-warp kinda’ drive, with flashes of orange and yellows, sun and pavement, and Sophie staring right at my face the entire time. I passed the Continental Divide just as the Helena National Forest Started. The mountains were here.
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