Alberta
Elk Island National Park
Banff Elk Island National Park Grande Prairie Located less than an hour away from Edmonton, Elk Island National Park of Canada protects the wilderness of the aspen parkland, one of the most endangered habitats in Canada. This beautiful oasis is home to herds of free roaming plains bison, wood bison, moose, deer, and elk. Also … Continue reading
Banff National Park
These are some hikes from Banff National Park near Calgary, Alberta, Canada These pics were taken while driving along the roads in Banff
Scarab and Mummy lakes
Description: The side trip to Scarab Lake is a must for anyone hiking to the whistling Valley.. June 2004 Scarab lake itself looks like any other mountain lake but the views were quite spectacular. I couldn’t make it to Mummy Lake due to snow. Here’s the pics (Click on the picture to see full size): … Continue reading
Whistling Valley
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson and Summerthought Ltd. Banff National Park Whistling Valley Egypt Lake Campground to Whistling pass – 3.3 km (2.1 miles) Elevation Gain: 305 metres (1,000 feet) Elevation Loss: 380 metres (1,250 feet) Maximum Elevation: 2300 metres (7,550 feet) Description: No trip to Egypt Lake is complete … Continue reading
Healy Pass
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton & Bart Robinson and Summerthought Ltd. Banff National Park Healy Pass Sunshine Parking Lot to Healy Pass – 9.2 km (5.7 miles) Sunshine Parking lot to Egypt Lake Campground – 12.4 km (7.7 miles) Elevation Gain: 655 metres (2,150 feet) Elevation Loss: 335 metres (1,100 … Continue reading