travel beyond the obvious
There are waterfalls of all sizes in Maligne Canyon, which is in Canada’s Jasper National Park. They were among my favorite waterfalls because of the contrast between the smooth flowing water and the jagged rock Read More …
In an area with more than its share of geological oddities, lovely Maligne Canyon in Canada’s Jasper National Park is a standout. A short walk along the top of the canyon allows visitors a peek Read More …
I noticed a few chipmunks (golden-mantled ground squirrels, to be precise) while shooting near the base of Cameron Falls in Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park.
The guide books all warn drivers on Alberta’s Highway 40 (the Kananaskis Trail) to watch for Rocky Mountain Sheep along the side of the road. Fortunately, one doesn’t have to be looking too hard to Read More …
Linking to Monochrome Madness at Leanne Cole Photography, Wordless Wednesday, Image-in-ing, and Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Day Dreamer. Red Rock Canyon The Hike to Blakiston Falls More Waterton Lakes posts
On a hot summer day, as it was when we visited, families flock to Red Rock Canyon in the northern section of Waterton Lakes National Park. Here, kids of all ages can play in the Read More …
We stayed two nights in Waterton Lakes National Park, booking accommodations in Waterton at the Bear Mountain Motel. While there is nothing luxurious about it, Bear Mountain is a bargain in the Canadian Rockies. Like Read More …
There are so many hikes in Jasper National Park (and all of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks) we didn’t have time for, but Beauty Creek provides an opportunity for one last jaunt as we leave Read More …
The national parks of the Canadian Rockies are stunningly beautiful. They are also laced with trails that allow visitors of all levels of athleticism to get off the highway and step right into that gorgeous Read More …
Maligne Lake Road runs along the Maligne River between Medicine and Maligne lakes in Canada’s Jasper National Park. It’s a pretty river, especially where huge boulders unexpectedly sprout from the rapids. I particularly like the Read More …
I thought some of you might be interested in my general impression of the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks (primarily Banff, Jasper, and Yoho), which can be summarized thus: It’s one stinking beautiful lake after another. Read More …
The end of our vacation is near; today is our last day in Canada. It is a driving day: down the Icefields Highway (stopping to hike at Beauty Creek), through Banff and Kootenay (stopping to Read More …
We arrive at Patricia Lake after sunrise, but while the light is still beautiful. The winding road to Mount Edith Cavell takes us to the glacier draped face of the mountain itself and its reflection Read More …
We took a chance yesterday and bought tickets for the Jasper Tram and Maligne Lake Boat tour, guessing the clouds would clear and leave us with glorious weather today. It was a good guess. The Read More …
A cloudy day is perfect for exploring canyons and Maligne Canyon is a the perfect place to explore, with rushing water, lush moss, and towering rock walls. At the teahouse we find Inuit carvings and Read More …
We drive all 143 miles of the Icefields Parkway while clouds and rain play tag with the sun. Finally tagged, the clouds obscure the mountain peaks and play hide and seek with glaciers, while the Read More …
Low-hanging morning clouds lift suddenly, unexpectedly. We rush to Lake Louise to watch the light shift over the lake amid the crowds. This would be a glorious day to hike, but instead we drive the Read More …
A visit to Thundering Takakkaw Falls is followed by a return to Moraine Lake and a late lunch at Truffle Pigs. It’s another perfect day. More Rocky Mountain Summer Notes and Snapshots Heart of the Read More …