My 50 State Adventures
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Six National Parks in the Canadian Rockys
It is impossible to see pictures of the bright blue glacial lakes, or majestic Rocky Mountains and not long to visit this area. I planned this trip as an add on to the 50 states and will likely visit after we've completed all 50 states.
Day 1: Fly into Calgary
Drive to Glacier National Park
Day 2: Visit Glacier National Park and Revelstoke National Park
Rogers Pass Discovery Center
Slide Path Picnic Area
Glacier House
Hemlock Grove Boardwalk
Giant Cedars Boardwalk
Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk
Meadows in the Sky Parkway
Day 3: Kootenay National Park
Fireweed Trail
Continental Divide
Kootenay Valley Viewpoint
Marble Canyon
Day 4: Drive to Jasper National Park
Icefield Parkway
Maroon Bells
Silver Queen Gondola
Day 5: Jasper National Park
Estes Park
Scenic Trail Ridge Rd
Alpine Ridge Trail
Bear Lake
Alberta Falls
Sprague Lake (sunrise)
Upper Beaver Meadows
Alluvial Fan
Storm Pass
Day 6: Drive to Banff National Park
Day 7: Visit Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
Rockpile
Moraine Lake Lakeshore Trail
Day 8: Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge
Yoho Road
Takakkaw Falls
Day 9: Fly Home