Photos from Jasper
We loved our time here, and it was bittersweet because this awesome trip was starting to wind to a close.
Summer
Lichen, Flowers, and Rock Face in the Canadian Rockies
Here are some of the close up views we had in the Canadian Rockies, mostly of rocks, lichen, and flowers.
Lake Louise in Banff
We returned three times to try to get a good view of Lake Louise. The first time, I exclaimed to our daughter, “This is a cathedral and (motioning to the glacier) there’s the alter.” It was so glad to be back.
Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks
This spot epitomized my pilgrimage to Banff more than any other place.
Johnson Canyon
With threatening weather and the mountains we came to see obscured by clouds, we opted for a canyon hike.
Banff in the Rain
I had always vowed to go back. I swelled with emotion entering the Bow Valley, overcome with gratitude to my parents for planting this extraordinary place so deep in my heart.
Crater Lake Photos
We enjoyed touring Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake was formed of melted ice and snow filling a volcanic caldera. The lake has no inlet nor outflow, and is unusually clear, accounting for its fabulous color.
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
We loved Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. Not very heavily visited, it is a hidden jewel of a park and we are very glad we chose to include it on our tour.
The High Sierra Trail to Eagle’s View
The High Sierra Trail is a wonderful trail. I don’t know why more people don’t do it here in Sequoia National Park, because it is outstanding. But we had it to ourselves.
In Sequoia National Park
We enjoyed Sequoia National Park very much. We visited the most massive tree in the world– General Sherman –which was protected from loggers by the US Calvary, as well as the tree with the largest circumference– General Grant.
Along the King’s River in King’s Canyon
We enjoyed meandering along the King’s River in King’s Canyon. The rushing sound of this water is one of the audio snap shots I bring with me as a treasure from this trip.
In Kings Canyon National Park
We enjoyed Kings Canyon National Park. It is the deepest canyon in America (far deeper than the Grand Canyon) and it is made out of granite and marble instead of softly erodible rock.
Epic Hike to the Top of Yosemite’s Nevada Falls
This awesome hike was epic for me. Labeled “strenuous” by the Parks Department, it earned that reputation with three vertical miles of trail, equaling 137 flights (yes, flights!) of stairs up.
Back to Yosemite: This Time the Valley
The valley is more populated than other areas of Yosemite, but for good reason. The towering cliffs jutting up from the flat meadows are stunning.
Fern Canyon
We enjoyed walking up Fern Canyon in Redwoods National Park where the Jurassic movie was filmed.
Coastal Biking Adventure
This was quite the biking adventure. Misrepresented to us as an old logging road, this trail was not at all what we bargained for, but we still had fun.