Day 57, 58 and 59 - Jasper National Park, Alberta

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - August 25^th, 26^th and 27^th

The town of Jasper was officially established in 1913 and the National Park in 1907. They are named after Jasper Hawes who ran a fur trading post in the 1800’s.

Signs around our campground warn folks to keep your distance from the Elk.

I don't think the Elk read these signs!

We took the tram up Whistler Mountain for an overall view!

Our Tram-way Greeter!

Our view of Jasper and the surrounding area from the top!!

The Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel

It looks and acts like a chipmunk but is not related to the chipmunk family.

Steam Locomotive built in 1923.

For our 2-year old grandson, Sam, who Loves trains!

Medicine Lake

Maligne River Canyon

Descending the many steps to view Maligne Canyon.

Mother Bighorn Sheep and their babies.

Like “Father” like “Son”!

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Cavell Glacier

Hiking to the Glacier.

Three Up-close Views

Clark's Nutcracker

This character was very friendly!

A Black Bear munching along the road.

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Icefields Parkway

The towns of Jasper and Banff are each located in the middle of National Parks that bear their names.

They are connected by the 143-mile Icefields Parkway, often called the most “scenic parkway” in the world.

The Icefields Parkway was built from 1931-1939.

Today you can see more glaciers from the Parkway than from any other road in North America.

Athabasca Falls

The powerful flow of the water was amazing!

View 2

The steps down for more views of Athabasca Falls

Athabasca Glacier

Athabasca Glacier – view 2

The weather systems seem to change quickly.

A "post-calving" photo of Athabasca Glacier.

I saw it and both Wm and I heard it - amazing.

A couple of views along the way - above.


Tangle Falls

“Snow on the mountain” near Sunwapta Pass.

The Sunwapta Pass, 6676 feet, is the highest point on the Icefields Highway and marks the boundary between Jasper and Banff national Parks.

Bow Lake
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Wildflower

Pink Pyrola
In the Wintergreen Family