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Going to the Sun Road is the only road that traverses Glacier National Park from West Glacier to St. Mary, Montana. It crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,646 feet. Construction on the road began in 1921 and it is about 50 miles long. It is one of the most scenic roads in America.
St. Mary is a small community located at the east entrance of Glacier National Park in Montana. It is a great location to explore the east side of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.
Last Updated: May 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed exploring British Columbia and Alberta over the past two months. Back in the USA at West Glacier, Montana — the border crossing was quick, easy, and uneventful. The storage locker we rented in the US worked out well despite the stories other RVers had warned us about regarding theft; we chose one that was gated, fenced, and under 24-hour surveillance. After watching a couple of seasons of NatGeo border crossing documentaries, we left our firearms, ammunition, exceptional bottles of single malt whisky, and medications beyond the six-week supply limit in the USA rather than chance any complications at the crossing.
Last Updated: May 2026
From Missoula, Montana we headed north to Glacier National Park. The rugged, snow-capped mountains straddling the Continental Divide were breathtaking. The drive from Missoula was scenic throughout, especially along the western shore of Flathead Lake. We stocked up in Kalispell — it has a Costco — though we had to be strategic, as fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy, poultry, and alcohol are restricted when crossing into Canada.
