Adventurous Canadian Rockies Summer Road Trip
Author: David Reichman
It is no wonder that a road trip through the Canadian
Rockies is one of the best things to do for a summer
vacation. Located at the easternmost part of the mountains
of Western Canada called the Canadian Cordillera, the
Rockies promise amazing sceneries of glaciated mountains,
rivers, waterfalls, gorges and lakes.
Within the Canadian Rockies lie five national parks that
each offer incredible sights and activities for everyone
taking the road trip this summer. Four of the five
national parks interlock with each other, forming the
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. These
are Jasper, Banff, Kootenay and Yoho. Waterton, the
national park that does not interlock with the other four,
is located along the international USA border.
Wherever you are coming from, it is best make your way
through your Rockies summer road trip with Jasper as the
starting point. Being the largest among the five national
parks in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park is
abundant of things to see and do. The Maligne Canyon, the
Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, and the Athabasca Falls are
some of Jasper's most spectacular gifts. Guided
sightseeing tours are available. Between May and October,
Pyramid Lake offers an extraordinary Canoe Experience that
will give you a chance to witness the mesmerizing beauty of
nature. There are lots of lodging options in Jasper such as
the Lobstick Lodge, that have kid-friendly facilities which
is perfect if you have children in tow.
Continue your summer road trip to Banff where you will find
the large, highly popular Jewel of the Canadian Rockies,
Lake Louise, known for its natural beauty. Discover Lake
Louise and the world renowned Moraine Lake with the Lake
Louise and Moraine Lake Summer Tour that will not only
allow you to explore the two lakes' shorelines and take
photographs, but also educated you about the mountaineering
history in the area and the events that helped shape
Canadian mountaineering culture. Other attractions in Banff
are the Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Center, and the Banff
Gondola. Banff National Park offers a lot of recreational
activities such as soaking yourself up in the pool at Upper
Hot Springs, nature hiking on mountain trails, cruising on
Lake Minnewanka and swinging your clubs on a golf game.
Yoho National Park sits between Banff and Kootenay National
Parks. Maximize your Yoho experience by visiting the Spiral
Tunnel Viewpoints, the Emerald Lake and the Kicking Horse
Pass. Yoho Valley offers a day hike that will definitely
test your endurance. Visit the last of the interlocking
national parks, the Kootenay National Park, next. Explore
the park's Radium Hot Springs, Marble Canyon, Redwall Fault
and more!
Carry on with your road trip by driving yourself to the
only park that does not interlock with the first four:
Waterton National Park. It is located in the farther south
that borders Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. The
park offers lots of fun summer activities that you can do
during your vacation. You can go horseback riding, boating
or canoing over the Cameron Lake, and hiking to one of
Canada's top rated hiking trail, the Crypt Lake.
Driving through the Canadian Rockies brings you close to
nature. With all the bodies of water you get to encounter
along the way, and the numerous opportunities for wildlife
sighting, this summer road trip will definitely be etched
in your memory for a very long time.
About the Author:
To plan your next summer vacation, please use our road trip
planner. It leverages the collective wisdom of thousands of
users worldwide, and makes road trip planning interactive
and enjoyable.
http://www.TripWiser.com
Author: David Reichman
It is no wonder that a road trip through the Canadian
Rockies is one of the best things to do for a summer
vacation. Located at the easternmost part of the mountains
of Western Canada called the Canadian Cordillera, the
Rockies promise amazing sceneries of glaciated mountains,
rivers, waterfalls, gorges and lakes.
Within the Canadian Rockies lie five national parks that
each offer incredible sights and activities for everyone
taking the road trip this summer. Four of the five
national parks interlock with each other, forming the
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. These
are Jasper, Banff, Kootenay and Yoho. Waterton, the
national park that does not interlock with the other four,
is located along the international USA border.
Wherever you are coming from, it is best make your way
through your Rockies summer road trip with Jasper as the
starting point. Being the largest among the five national
parks in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park is
abundant of things to see and do. The Maligne Canyon, the
Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, and the Athabasca Falls are
some of Jasper's most spectacular gifts. Guided
sightseeing tours are available. Between May and October,
Pyramid Lake offers an extraordinary Canoe Experience that
will give you a chance to witness the mesmerizing beauty of
nature. There are lots of lodging options in Jasper such as
the Lobstick Lodge, that have kid-friendly facilities which
is perfect if you have children in tow.
Continue your summer road trip to Banff where you will find
the large, highly popular Jewel of the Canadian Rockies,
Lake Louise, known for its natural beauty. Discover Lake
Louise and the world renowned Moraine Lake with the Lake
Louise and Moraine Lake Summer Tour that will not only
allow you to explore the two lakes' shorelines and take
photographs, but also educated you about the mountaineering
history in the area and the events that helped shape
Canadian mountaineering culture. Other attractions in Banff
are the Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Center, and the Banff
Gondola. Banff National Park offers a lot of recreational
activities such as soaking yourself up in the pool at Upper
Hot Springs, nature hiking on mountain trails, cruising on
Lake Minnewanka and swinging your clubs on a golf game.
Yoho National Park sits between Banff and Kootenay National
Parks. Maximize your Yoho experience by visiting the Spiral
Tunnel Viewpoints, the Emerald Lake and the Kicking Horse
Pass. Yoho Valley offers a day hike that will definitely
test your endurance. Visit the last of the interlocking
national parks, the Kootenay National Park, next. Explore
the park's Radium Hot Springs, Marble Canyon, Redwall Fault
and more!
Carry on with your road trip by driving yourself to the
only park that does not interlock with the first four:
Waterton National Park. It is located in the farther south
that borders Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. The
park offers lots of fun summer activities that you can do
during your vacation. You can go horseback riding, boating
or canoing over the Cameron Lake, and hiking to one of
Canada's top rated hiking trail, the Crypt Lake.
Driving through the Canadian Rockies brings you close to
nature. With all the bodies of water you get to encounter
along the way, and the numerous opportunities for wildlife
sighting, this summer road trip will definitely be etched
in your memory for a very long time.
About the Author:
To plan your next summer vacation, please use our road trip
planner. It leverages the collective wisdom of thousands of
users worldwide, and makes road trip planning interactive
and enjoyable.
http://www.TripWiser.com
