Here are more photos from our trip to Canada.
Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest falls in Canada (278'), is in Yoho National Park. It is fed by a glacier, which is turn is fed by an icefield. One can see and hear the falls from quite a ways away, but a trail leads you so close, you can feel the mist and be overwhelmed by the powerful waters.
As we were driving down the road, Bill pulled over so we could get a closer look at some Rocky Mountain Sheep. This guy wanted a closer look at us!
Even though Athabasca Glacier, which is along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper National Parks, has been receding each year, it’s still the “size of Vancouver”.
One of my favorite places in Jasper National Park was Maligne (mah-leen) Canyon. There is an interpretive trail and 6 bridges that allowed us to view the swirling, churning water rushing over and through the limestone rocks and walls from many spots.
We were lucky enough to meet up again with our friends Jack and Judy. It was so much fun hiking with them! We walked a trail called Old Fort Point where you overlooked the Athabasca River.
On a different hike, Bill and I saw yet another beautiful waterfall...Athabasca Falls:
When we were in Jasper National Park, Jack and Judy kindly had us over for dinner in their "chalet" a couple of times...sorry, I forgot my camera. But when we were in Banff National Park, we dined in our luxury camper:)
Alas, Jack and Judy had to go back to Maryland, but we so enjoyed our time with them! Now we are fortunate enough to spend a few days with our friends, Wayne and Shirley, who live near Troy, Montana. Here is the stunning view from their back deck:
I'm not sure when I'll be able to get online again, but I am sure we will continue to have a great time in Montana!
I am enjoying your photos. It must have been delightful to meet up with Jack and Judy. Say hello to Bill for me.
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