| -link"> | | | | Lake Louise has glaciers and waterfalls, and it's far |
| This article takes you up north to explore the | | | | away enough from everything that you might run |
| Canadian Rockies. It's one of the most pristine | | | | into some critters. I'm not talking about tiny |
| places to camp in North America. With panoramic | | | | critters like rabbits or squirrels, I'm talking about |
| mountain views, glaciers and grizzlies, a trip to the | | | | elk, deer... and grizzlies! Just keep in mind, they're |
| great white north is guaranteed to be | | | | as afraid of people as we are of them. Just don't |
| unforgettable. | | | | get too close to try to take a picture or anything. |
| Ever thought of heading north? Ever walked on a | | | | The area around Lake Louise is spectacular, |
| glacier, or taken snapshots of a grizzly bear? The | | | | because it is truly one of the last frontiers. When |
| Canadian Rockies are truly unique. You can see | | | | you head north from Louise, you are really going |
| some of the most spectacular mountain scenery | | | | into no-man's land. There's not much up there until |
| in North America. With its pristine beauty and | | | | you get to Alaska! |
| amazing views, the Canadian Rockies are not to | | | | North To Jasper |
| be missed. | | | | Well, there is something between Lake Louise and |
| Warning: Yeah, it's cold. I mean, really cold. Of | | | | Alaska, and it's Jasper National Park. Like Lake |
| course, the best time to go is in the summer | | | | Louise, Jasper has stunning views, abundant |
| time, but you still need to take coats, gloves, and | | | | wildlife, glaciers, and not many people or |
| big warm sleeping bags. | | | | conveniences. |
| Banff - Skiers' Paradise | | | | If you want to really do the Canadian Rockies, I |
| Banff is probably the most popular spot in the | | | | suggest taking driving your RV from Lake Louise |
| Canadian Rockies, and this is because of the | | | | to Jasper. But, I recommend going slow. This is |
| variety. There's not only camping and hiking, but | | | | because there is scenery on that drive that you |
| great fishing and skiing. It's a destination for lots | | | | will never see again. |
| of motor home travelers. | | | | Just off the road you'll see mountain vistas you've |
| But, let me give you a better description. Imagine | | | | never dreamed could exist. Most people stop off |
| camping by a rushing river lined with pine trees. In | | | | at the Columbia Icefield, located about halfway to |
| the background is a giant mountain. Add to that | | | | Jasper. This is a gigantic glacier, a leftover from |
| the cleanest air you've ever breathed and a quiet | | | | the last ice age. It's melting slowly but surely, but |
| stillness you never experience back home, and | | | | there's still a lot of it to go. |
| you've pretty much got Banff. | | | | Jasper is even more remote than Lake Louise, so |
| Unlike some places in the Canadian Rockies, Banff | | | | if you want to head there I suggest stocking up |
| is fairly easy to get to, and pretty convenient. | | | | before you leave; fill that motor home with |
| You can stock up on supplies, shop or eat out in | | | | supplies! Jasper is truly an adventure, and most |
| town, and you're not far from the pristine | | | | people who go up there get a peek of a grizzly, |
| camping areas. | | | | wolf or mountain goat. |
| Lake Louise - Home Of The Grizzly | | | | As long as you're in the Canadian Rockies, you |
| Lake Louise is just spitting distance from Banff, | | | | might as well check out Kootenay and Yoho, two |
| located actually in Banff National Park. This is | | | | other great National Parks. There's also a variety |
| another area full of wonderful views and pristine | | | | of lodging options for those who don't want to |
| nature. Lake Louise boasts great skiing, and it's | | | | rough it. |
| the "hiking capital" of Canada, but the lake itself is | | | | Why not go north this summer and check out the |
| the biggest draw. Because of the silt in the water, | | | | Canadian Rockies? It will be a traveling experience |
| the lake changes colors slightly throughout the | | | | you'll never forget! |
| year and time of day. | | | | |