You MUST Go to This Place

I was driving in the heart of Pennsylvania once, when I spotted a sign on the highway - "New York City - 100 Miles." My raw reaction was, "We've gotta go! Now!" I just couldn't bear to be in such close proximity to a milestone destination without popping in. This disease which compels me to drive "just a little bit further" struck again on our last day at Glacier National Park. That day we decided to drive up to Canada and visit Alberta's Waterton Lakes Park just on the other side of the national border.

Folks, it was stunning. The Prince of Wales Hotel, which sits grandly upon the hill overlooking the lake and mountains, has a view that simply can't be matched. The only downside is the wind. It tears over the hill knocking your camera out of your hand if you might attempt to take a picture from the outside of the glass.



The Prince of Wales Hotel is swanky to be sure. But, I think if I were ever to stay in Waterton, I'd prefer to rent out one of the cottages in town over-looking the lake. This lake is like something out of a dream or a fairy-tale. The clearest blue water lapping at a shore comprised of brightly-colored, smoothed stones. I could have sat on a rock by that lake for an eternity.