Exploring the Canadian Rockies
 
We went to the Canadian Rockies in August 2006 to explore. We are hoping to run a trip here in summer 2008 -- stay tuned!
 

   


Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park.
Mt. Rundle from Vermilion Lakes, near the town of Banff, Banff National Park.
Peyto Lake from Bow Summit, Banff National Park.
Glacier above Peyto Lake, Banff National Park.
Emerald Lake and BC's Presidential Range, Yoho National Park.
Laryx Lake, Sunshine Meadows, Banff N.P. and Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park.
Rock Island Lake, Sunshine Meadows.
Paige & Mark on the trail at Sunshine Meadows.
Takakkaw Falls -- over 800 feet! Yoho National Park.
Bow Lake, Banff National Park.
Gray Jay at Sunshine Meadows.
Common Raven at Bow Summit.
American Dipper near the Yoho River.
Boreal Chickadee, Yoho National Park.
Clark's Nutcracker, near Bow Lake, Banff National Park.
Three-toed Woodpecker at the Fenland Trail in Banff.
Columbian Ground Squirrel in Yoho.
Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel near Bow Lake, Banff N.P.
Hoary Marmot near Takakkaw Falls.
Female Bighorn Sheep, Banff National Park.
Red Squirrel near dusk at Bow Summit.
Boreal Toad in the woods of Yoho National Park.
Dancing anemones! Sunshine Meadows.
Fireweed along the Kicking Horse River, Yoho National Park.
Indian Paintbrush in Yoho.
A different shade (and species) of Indian Paintbrush at Sunshine Meadows.
Linnea borealis, or Twinflower, along the Yoho River Trail.
Mormon Fritillary at Sunshine Meadows.
Cathedral Mountain Lodge - we stayed here in 1997, too.
Truffle Pigs Cafe -- a great place to eat in Field, BC, in Yoho National Park.