I want to fly AS and gaze at mountains
Oct 27, 2020, 1:25 pm
#1
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I want to fly AS and gaze at mountains
We loved our trip to Banff and Lake Louise, flying into Calgary. Spectacular scenery, and an easy flat drive to get there.
Where does AS fly in the lower 48 that would be an equivalent? Once we land, don't want to drive more than 2-3 hours to be able to sit on my balcony and gaze at the mountains.
I've never been to Montana, but not sure which AS city would fit my criteria.
Any suggestions?
Where does AS fly in the lower 48 that would be an equivalent? Once we land, don't want to drive more than 2-3 hours to be able to sit on my balcony and gaze at the mountains.
I've never been to Montana, but not sure which AS city would fit my criteria.
Any suggestions?
Oct 27, 2020, 1:46 pm
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I took these on the way into Bozeman (May 2019)
north entrance of Yellowstone is less than 2 hours drive
north entrance of Yellowstone is less than 2 hours drive
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Oct 27, 2020, 2:20 pm
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We loved our trip to Banff and Lake Louise, flying into Calgary. Spectacular scenery, and an easy flat drive to get there.
Where does AS fly in the lower 48 that would be an equivalent? Once we land, don't want to drive more than 2-3 hours to be able to sit on my balcony and gaze at the mountains.
I've never been to Montana, but not sure which AS city would fit my criteria.
Any suggestions?
Where does AS fly in the lower 48 that would be an equivalent? Once we land, don't want to drive more than 2-3 hours to be able to sit on my balcony and gaze at the mountains.
I've never been to Montana, but not sure which AS city would fit my criteria.
Any suggestions?
Oct 27, 2020, 3:15 pm
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Forgot to mention this won't be until next summer, so hopefully no driving in snow.
Getting some good ideas - the Tetons would be right up my alley so flying to Bozeman is not a bad start.
Getting some good ideas - the Tetons would be right up my alley so flying to Bozeman is not a bad start.
Oct 27, 2020, 3:25 pm
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the walk from the terminal to the rental car lot at BZN is comparable to the far reaches of long-term parking at EUG ... maybe 15-20 rows of vehicles 
Oct 27, 2020, 4:39 pm
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Traverse Mountains are called "Point of the mountain" locally. You drive around the point going south then enter the valley with Lehi and Provo. they have big Outlet Shopping Mall . I have family in Alpine and that is really beautiful at base of Timpanogos Mountains.
I would choose going up Parleys Canyon to Park City or Heber City. Heber City is more laid back and really beautiful. From there , you can take a day trip, around the back way and end up in Mt. Timpanogos and see bridal falls.
But, having spent many days in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons hiking , that could be a choice - get a place at the mouth of the canyon.
Hands down, my vote for number one is Montana. You cannot beat the area for wildlife, beautiful vistas and mountains.
We used to go to Yellowstone every year. Teton National Park is also amazing.
It is fun to think of possible places to travel now. Thanks for the mental vacation.
Oct 27, 2020, 4:39 pm
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Well it looks like if I go north from Kalispell I can see Glacier National Park, and if I go south from Bozeman I can see the Tetons and Yellowstone, all places I've never been. I think I'll explore both options.
I have been to Colorado and Salt Lake/Park City so I really want to see Montana.
I have been to Colorado and Salt Lake/Park City so I really want to see Montana.
Oct 27, 2020, 5:30 pm
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we drove thru Glacier on our cross-country trip in June 2017; spent two nights at St Marys Lodge by the east entrance, drove a clockwise loop via US 2 and eastbound Going-To-The-Sun Hwy the first day (it had *JUST OPENED* the day we arrived), then departed westbound on GTSH en route to Spokane the second day
Oct 27, 2020, 5:37 pm
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jrl that is exactly the type of scenery I'm looking for. Interesting you should mention Spokane...never been there, either.
I love the tiniest hint of rainbow over the hotel.
I love the tiniest hint of rainbow over the hotel.
Oct 27, 2020, 6:07 pm
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we drove thru Glacier on our cross-country trip in June 2017; spent two nights at St Marys Lodge by the east entrance, drove a clockwise loop via US 2 and eastbound Going-To-The-Sun Hwy the first day (it had *JUST OPENED* the day we arrived), then departed westbound on GTSH en route to Spokane the second day
Oct 27, 2020, 6:08 pm
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Well it looks like if I go north from Kalispell I can see Glacier National Park, and if I go south from Bozeman I can see the Tetons and Yellowstone, all places I've never been. I think I'll explore both options.
I have been to Colorado and Salt Lake/Park City so I really want to see Montana.
I have been to Colorado and Salt Lake/Park City so I really want to see Montana.
