From Wikipedia:

Wanderlust (Middle High German: wandern, to wander, and Lust, desire) is a German loanword. It is commonly defined as a strong desire to travel, or, of having a strong desire to explore the world.^[1] Some consider it to be a simple linguistic compound of wander and lust.

From the time hubby and I were married we have both had a serious case of wanderlust.  Before children, almost every weekend was spent on the road.  After children, things haven't been much different. As hubby's job required longer hours and more commitment our wandering weekends slowly disappeared.  In moving to Montana we escaped the rat race job and have found ourselves being stirred again to explore the world around us. 

Saturday morning was gorgeous and we found ourselves unable to resist the call of the inner wanderer.  So, after breakfast we loaded up our camping gear and headed north to Glacier National Park.  We had never been and were anxious to explore this (for us) uncharted territory.

We purchased this backpacking tent over the winter and needed to give it a try, along with some other gear before we take it into the back country this summer.  Everything worked well and our view was beautiful.

Kids playing on Lake McDonald.

Lake McDonald

Family in front of Lake McDonald.

Whitetail deer.  It was fun seeing the Whitetail again.  This is usually what we wold have seen in Oregon.  By our home here, Mule deer are the norm.

The view of lake McDonald from our tent.

Okay, so you are asking yourself is Lake McDonald the only thing in GNP?!?  No, but the road was only open to the lake because the roads haven't been plowed yet.  We will visit again later this summer when we can go and see the glaciers. 

The weekend was very pleasant.  We saw temperatures in the upper 60s.  It was just another tease though, winter returns today.

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Posted by Anonymous

We fit that definition. Only my husband takes it to the extreme and relocates the family every few years (OR MONTHS!). We were discussing last night where we might go next. LOL

Your pictures make me rethink our mindset of not being where it is cold; it is beautiful enough there to compensate for the cold! I must ask, was there a heater in that tent?

~wilsonclan~

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Posted by Anonymous

Hi, from North Idaho. I have been following your blog all winter...what a little pioneer you are. I also used to read Karolee's blog....My Montana Moments. Do you know if she has quit blogging? I know I asked that question some time ago and just wondered if you knew where her blog went. Or is it just me that can't connect with it? I love hearing about your life on the mountain.

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Posted by MontanaMama

Thank you for reading my blog. I wanted to let you know that I have hesitated responding to your inquires about Karolee or other questions posed because of your anonymity. It feels very strange to get such personal comments without knowing who you are. I am sure you are harmless, but with the cover that the Internet provides these days I must be careful. I am more than willing to address you, I must know who you are first.

Montana Mama

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Posted by Anonymous

Thank you for responding to my question regarding a certain blog. I have tried to email you twice this morning, but the message comes back undeliverable. I tried clicking on your email button and sending a message that way and then I tried by typing it out from my email address. North Idaho Reader

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