Field, Canada
51° 24' N 116° 28' W
Jul 29, 2005 16:11
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Yoho/Banff/Jasper National Parks Canada

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The Canadian Rockies wasn't our first choice of summer vacation destination but it turned out to be one of the best. Three of us spent a week in the Canadian Rockies and only wished we could stay longer. There is so much to see and do, one week alone does not do the justice. We rented a small guest house in a little town called Field in B.C. Field is a small railroad town situated right in the middle of the Yoho National Park. So it was really convenient to get to different places from where we stayed (except for Jasper). The guest house was really nice and comfy and we really felt it was our home away from home, not to metion the price does not poke your eyes out like in Lake Louise or Banff. The weather was surprisingly great all week (we have sunshine and warm temperature) considered it has been a real wet year in the Canadian Rockies. We hiked all over three Canadian National Parks (Yoho, Banff, and Jasper)which adjacent to one another but our favorite will have to be Yoho. Not only it does not have the congested traffic filled with tour buses and the crowd (a big turn off in Banff NP), it also offered a lot of different and interesting things others don't. Its views and natural beauty could easily rival the famed Banff NP. Little Aaron really enjoyed himself the entire time while hiking, playing in the river/creek/lake, and observing different wild animals as we come across. We have seen black bears at five different occasions, grey wolf (what a magnificient animal!), mountain goats, elks,  etc. It was truely a wildlife kingdom! Too bad we didn't have the time to explore Kootenay NP which is just south of Yoho. I am sure we will be making a return trip back to the Canadian Rockies sometime soon.

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The roaring Takakkaw Falls James and Aaron on their way up to see the Takakkaw Falls up close We can feel the mist coming down from the falls Aaron is taking his first step Almost there! Aaron likes to step on big rocks We made it! I think I need a rest Aaron and mommy are having a good time Aaron loves to find rocks and throw it in the river Mommy lost her cap and I found it Finally relaxing on the big cair Hidden Lake Take one step at a time to cross the creek See how far I can really throw it! Waaaahhhhh! Can anyone hear me? Aaron is tired from all the hiking and fun playing in the creek Emerald Lake in Yoho Aaron is ready to hike the Emerald Basin Trail Aaron is trying to pick up a big rock I am ready to hike some more A creek runs through Emerald Basin Trail Crossing a small creek on Yoho Pass Trail Aaron dips his feet into the cold water Looking at Emerald Lake from above on Yoho Pass Trail Hello! Natural Bridge in Yoho where Kicking Horse River cutting right through the rock! Kicking Horse River cutting right through the rock and split it into half. Spiral Tunnel - A master piece in modern engineering Train making it way through the Spiral Tunnel Lake Louise Family picture by Lake Louise I am tall! Moraine Lake Moraine Lake Squirrel on a rock near Moraine Lake Can I have more please? On our way to Conlolation Lake Hello Camera! Aaron and mommy are having a great time at Consolation Lake Aaron is trying to walk on rocks again! See how far I can throw the rock! Consolation Lake in Banff NP Consolation Lake in Banff NP Hey I hear birds singing Aaron is peeling off tree bark Bear Alert! in Banff NP Geez.... my hands are now full of dirt Stewart Canyon to Lake Minnewanka Aaron finally worn out Hector Lake on Icesfields Parkway Crowfoot Glacier (The Glacier looks like the foot of a crow) Bow Lake and its beautiful reflection Family picture in front of Bow Lake Bow Lake and its mirrored image in the water Bow Lake from a different view Peyto Lake Bear sighting Black bear is walking away Chephren Lake (lots of bugs!) Chephren Lake Trail Sign Icefields Parkway from above Saskatchewan Glacier Mt. Athasbasca Athasbasca Glacier Snow Buggy Aaron and daddy in front of Athasbasca Glacier crevasse in glacier go down a few hundred feet.... be careful where you walk. Stutfield Glacier Caribou X-ing Suwapta Falls Young goat Aaron and the goats Athasbasca Falls Roaring Athasbasca Falls Aaron is fasinating about waterfall It is too loud I can't hear! Athasbasca Falls from another angle Beautiful Mt. Edith Cavell in Jasper NP Aaron doesn't understand the phrase "Stay on Trail"! Cavell Pond in front of Cavell Glacier Angel Glacier frozen Cavell pond fed by both Cavell and Angel Glaciers Family picture in front of the frozen Cavell Pond Aaron was throwing a rock much bigger than him Angel Glacier and Cavell Pond Aaron and mommy Maligne Canyon Geez... I need a water break Going uphill on my own Waterfall in Maligne Canyon Watch the road! Sunset in Jasper NP Wapta Falls in Yoho Roaring Wapta Falls
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