 These photos are of a black bear casually nibbling on plants along the roadside in Banff National Park. I was very lucky to spot this character on the Bow Valley Parkway near Banff townsite. Read more on A Black Bear Having a Bad Hair Day in Banff National Park…  Today’s photo is of an impressive pair of elk in Banff National Park. These 2 elk fellows were walking along the Bow Valley Parkway 1A, a less traveled road that parallels Highway 1 from Banff townsite to Lake Louise Village. Read more on Elk along Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park – Photo of the Day… There’s one thing you can count on every year on July 1st in Canada: Canada Day, where Canada celebrates its birthday with fun activities and fireworks. Jasper and Banff National Park each have Canada Day celebrations planned. They have 3 things in common: pancakes, parades and fireworks. Read more on Canada Day in Jasper National Park and Banff National Park… The bears may be hibernating, but winter is when the skiing comes alive in the Canadian Rockies. In the big Canadian Rockies national parks reside several ski areas. Today, let’s look at where to ski in Banff National Park, Jasper National Park’s neighbor. I am obsessed with spending as little cash as possible on a vacation. The more I can save, the longer I can vacation and the more I can see. For the Jasper National Park traveler, saving money may mean being able to visit Jasper’s southern neighbor, Banff National Park. The 2 parks together are considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both are great places to see but the price adds up quickly without a little planning. What are travelers seeing and doing in the Canadian Rockies this winter? The are finding ways to have fun in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Here’s a round-up:
Read more on Trip Reports from the Canadian Rockies in Winter… In an article on the San Francisco Chronicle (here), travel guru Arthur Frommer writes about visiting Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, praising Banff sites for being the “undisputed champions of soaring limestone scenery”. Ah, the Canadian Rockies. For those travelers who would enjoy an awesome view of a glacier, snow-capped mountains and the chance to see mountain goats on an easy afternoon hike along an alpine ridge surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, the Parker Ridge Trail in Banff National Park is worthy of consideration. Read more on Parker Ridge Trail – Hiking in Banff National Park on the Jasper Border… |
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