Lake Peyto along the Ice Fields Parkway
Crowfoot Glacier–a hanging glacier above the highway
Reds & greens of Parker Ridge
Today we drove on the Icefield Parkway from Lake Louise to the town of Jasper located in Jasper National Park. Along the way we kept stopping to take yet MORE pictures of the breathtaking scenery. As we drove, Carol was able to lay her seat back and look up to the sky where each mountain and glacier passed in & out of view–like people, each had its own character.
Saskatchewan Glacier from Parker Ridge
Some days in our travels we see nature that is unforgettable. Today was one of those days!
After hiking up Parker Ridge (a 1 ½ mile climb which gains 820 feet in elevation) through alpine meadows, we were rewarded with stunning views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and the majestic pikes of the Canadian Rockies. Sometimes the best things ARE free.
Carol at Athabasca Falls
Then we drove to Athabasca Falls not knowing what a powerful and HUGE fall it is! Wow, just the sound of it was amazing.
Athabasca Falls
We arrived at our destination–Jasper–at about 6 pm and had dinner at Earl’s, a local hangout that’s won many awards over the years. It was busy and noisy, but had very good food. As we drove back to the Jasper Park Lodge for the night, we found 15 elk grazing on the lawn.
Reflections in Bow Lake
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