Several years ago, we visited Glacier National Park. We flew into Kalispell, Montana (losing luggage along the way), and drove to a lovely cottage that we had rented online. Less than a quarter of a mile from the cottage, we were surprised to cross a railroad track. For six straight nights, we were jolted awake by the bellowing of a train whistle as it rounded that track. The trains came a minimum of six times each night.
Tonight, we are in a wonderful little campground in Whitefish, a town just outside Kalispell. Once again, we find ourselves next to that notorious train track. While the whistle doesn't blow as close as the one in Kalispell, trains are passing every forty-five minutes. The tracks are less than 20 yards from our campsite. The very ground shudders as each train passes.
While Kalispell and Whitefish are beautiful little towns, please be advised of the trains. While we are staunch supporters of the railroad system and its benefit to our country, we would rather sleep as far as possible from an active train track.
As of tonight, we are crossing this section of Montana off our sight-seeing list.
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