First Clouds, then Sun: 1963

I believe that Chevy is a '62 or '63. We had a '61 Bel Air (tan) for 13 years. My sister and I rode in that old beast until I was a senior in high school (we bought it before I started school). They were great cars!

[This is a 1960 Chevrolet. - Dave]

I traveled this road in the late 1960's. As you say, the most there is is a low stone wall. The dropoff is waaaayy down there! I was astounded how those who worked there and traveled this road constantly tore around like they were driving on flat land. It was here that I came to the conclusion that I really did not like heights.

This road was seen during the opening credits of "The Shining."

I tell you, these red stationwagon slides look astounding! I think the person who took these was also the cinematographer for North by Northwest.

Thanks for this pic Dave (and all the other pics too). Immediately reminds me of a hundred different looooonnnng car trips when I was a kid. Funny just how much perspectives (and responsibilities) change when you're sitting in the front instead.

BTW, those were the days when winding, mountainside roads were cool (before the advent of those pesky view-clipping safety rails)...

[Going-to-the-Sun looks pretty much the same today, with a low stone wall instead of guardrails along much of the road. - Dave]

This is a turnout just west of the East Tunnel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. The Mountain looming behind is Going-to-the-Sun Mountain. The photo was taken here (Google Maps).

It was said, within the past few years, that snow melting in summer months in Glacier Park was proof of global warming. This photo shows snow melting there 44 years ago. At the time, I believe, the alarmists were warning of global freezing.

[The snow always melts in the summer at Glacier (and this snow has been plowed; the road and the car are wet from rain). What people are worried about is the glaciers disappearing, not melting snow. - Dave]

what else can you say, what a spot to stop for a picture!!