 |
12-03-2021, 01:53 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
|
Hwy. 2 Minnesota to Glacier
Has anyone traveled east on Hwy. 2 from Minnesota to Glacier National Park. If so, may I have information, good or bad. Thanks!
|
|
|
 |
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
|
12-03-2021, 02:07 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2000
Location: California Central Coast
Posts: 2,034
|
Minnesota to Glacier Nt'l Park would be Westbound .
Glenn
__________________
2006 Sea Breeze LX 8341 on a Workhorse W22 Chassis with 22.5 Alcoa Alum wheels,
2011 Chevy Colorado 4X4 with Ready Brake
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2021, 02:19 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
Posts: 19,794
|
Yes we have a few times. ... a very nice leisurely way to go 'west'. We've done it east, also. Plan to stop at Fort Peck Corp of Engr campground in Montana - great. Then when you leave you'll begin to see the Rocky Mtns. On that drive you'll soon realize why Montana is called 'Big Sky Country'!
__________________
Full-timed for 16 Years . . .
Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th wheel
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2021, 10:50 PM
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 56
|
Sounds like the long scenic way to go....
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2021, 03:33 AM
|
#5
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn and Kathy
Minnesota to Glacier Nt'l Park would be Westbound .
Glenn
|
U R correct, Thanks for pointing out my mistake.
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2021, 06:03 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Fulltime/ SE Minnesota
Posts: 3,120
|
Yes, have gone that route many times. Always enjoyed it.
__________________
08 Foretravel Nimbus 40 ft tag axle / 1000 watts of solar
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Hemi 4x4
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2021, 06:18 AM
|
#7
|
|
Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Rosemary Farm, Northern Ca
Posts: 5,444
|
Very nice route, friendly small towns, slower pace and a part of the country you miss on the freeways. If you end up in Shelby for the night, check out Lake Sheloole Campground And Rv Park. Quiet, inexpensive, city park with a paved walking/bike trail around a reservoir and close to town. Also in Malta, Trafton Park CG - another pleasant inexpensive city park, walking distance to town.
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2021, 06:35 AM
|
#8
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bbxtr54
Has anyone traveled east on Hwy. 2 from Minnesota to Glacier National Park. If so, may I have information, good or bad. Thanks!
|
I meant west, not east.
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2021, 08:55 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,417
|
Following. I think i would like to take that route west next time.
__________________
- 2017 Newmar London Aire -
|
|
|
|
12-05-2021, 05:56 AM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 104
|
We traveled US 2 from Washington State to St. Ignace , Michigan several years ago. After a stop at Glacier National Park, we wanted to look for a scenic route back to S. C. We decided to continue on US 2 which was an excellent decision for us as it proved to be a scenic and laid back drive.
As an added benefit, we had a wonderful time in Mackinac, Mich.
__________________
2024 Dynamax Isata 5 34DS
2020 Chevy Sonic LT RS
|
|
|
|
|
12-05-2021, 06:57 AM
|
#11
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 3XACHRM
We traveled US 2 from Washington State to St. Ignace , Michigan several years ago. After a stop at Glacier National Park, we wanted to look for a scenic route back to S. C. We decided to continue on US 2 which was an excellent decision for us as it proved to be a scenic and laid back drive.
As an added benefit, we had a wonderful time in Mackinac, Mich.
|
Thanks!
|
|
|
|
|
12-05-2021, 07:25 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,251
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bbxtr54
Hwy. 2 from Minnesota to Glacier National Park. If so, may I have information, good or bad. Thanks!
|
Many times!
That's a great choice of routing. The roads are good, there are many small, friendly towns along the way, you'll have no difficulty finding fuel (just remember that it's not uncommon to drive 50 -75 miles before you come to the next town), great scenery, generally more friendly traffic than on the Interstate system.
As you travel west from Havre, MT, by the time you're approaching Shelby, MT, you'll start to see, off on the western horizon, the Rocky Mountains beginning to appear. Pretty neat, the first time you see it.
Be sure to make your reservations early for your time in Glacier National Park. It's become so busy that entry to the park has become by reservation only.
Here's a link that might give you a few ideas: https://glacier.org/glacier-must-dos...4aAkLmEALw_wcB
Although a bit 'pricey', the Red Bus Tours ( https://www.glaciernationalparklodges.com/red-bus-tours) are worth the expense. Be advised, they book up far in advance.
Take care,
Stu
__________________
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned."
2018 Anthem 42DEQ
|
|
|
|
|
12-05-2021, 01:34 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
Posts: 19,794
|
Hope you can make the trip early in the season. Towards August and on there's a big chance of seeing a lot of smoke from forest fires in Montana and other states. The smoke travels far.
__________________
Full-timed for 16 Years . . .
Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th wheel
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
