Glacier NP, Banff, and Lake Louise
Sep 11, 2015 11:13:59 #
The smoke has cleared pretty much in Montana. Fires are still burning in some places. You will certainly enjoy all of your stops. Have a great time. I too recommend Moraine Lake. Beautiful photo opportunity there.
Sep 11, 2015 11:17:44 #
Do not underestimate the possibility of encountering a grizzly, even along the roadside. A couple of years ago we stopped at a common photo stop along the Going to the Sun road and just happened to be there after a large group of tourists left. Apparently the bear thought the "coast was clear" and ambled across the road toward the lake for an after-dinner drink. We were right there, nowhere to go, and were very lucky the bear was feeling good and was interested only in getting to the lake. He/she passed within 6 feet of us -- and now I wish I had been clicking the shutter the whole time. Then, that was not uppermost in my mind!
Sep 11, 2015 11:33:43 #
Check out dmeyer's series. For the past couple of weeks she has been posting a number of photos of her trip through that area. She's posted some of the best photographs I've ever seen of the region.
Sep 11, 2015 12:40:24 #
Moraine Lake in Banff is one of the most beautiful spots in the Canadian Rockies. Much more scenic than Lake Louise, although it is also very beautiful. If you go to Lake Louise, take the time and effort to rent a canoe and go out on the lake. You will get a lot of perspectives that you can't get from shore. The tram above the town of Jasper is also worth going on. If it is clear enough you can see Mt Robson 100 miles away.
Sep 11, 2015 13:08:36 #
Biologist
Loc: Otis Orchards Washington
I have backpacked much of that area. If you are into day hikes, then Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Falls, and Ptarmigan tunnel are well worth the hike. You would access the trail heads out of Many Glacier. Bear spray is important.
Sep 11, 2015 14:14:43 #
MTG44 wrote:
Flying into Glacier NP and heading north to Alberta for 10 days on Saturday. Any places I should not miss. Have a lot of stops already from reading on UHH. Thanks
Glacier was reportedly closed for the year when the fires struck. Check with NPS for the current up-date. GL
Sep 11, 2015 15:16:04 #
I was in Glacier June 2014. Beautiful place. Enjoyed Avalanche trail, Lake McDonald, and Many Glacier area. Photo ops everywhere. Have a great time.
Avalanche Trail, Lake
Lake McDonald
Many Glacier
Sep 11, 2015 15:33:28 #
Ted Evans
Loc: Jasper, AL
Order his Newsletter from Robert
Hitchman, Professional Photographer who
lives in California. He has been everywhere
you would want to photograph in North
America and has a newsletter of each
place telling in detail all good places, when,
how, etc you will need to know. I too,
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Ted Evans
Hitchman, Professional Photographer who
lives in California. He has been everywhere
you would want to photograph in North
America and has a newsletter of each
place telling in detail all good places, when,
how, etc you will need to know. I too,
plan to go there this time next year and
have already have my copy. Just google
Robert Hitchman photographer.
Ted Evans
Sep 11, 2015 15:56:18 #
For Banff, Revelstoke, Jasper, Yoho National Parks, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and all things Canadian Rockies, just Google Darwin Wiggett. He's probably the most knowledgeable photographer and writer about the Canadian Rockies. He has several stop-by-stop books of every waterfall and glacier or lake with best seasons and time of day to photograph each one.
Sep 11, 2015 18:36:39 #
picturesofdogs wrote:
Lots of small lakes and waterfalls in the area. Beutiful scenery, and Jasper is still beautiful,was there in June.
We were in Jasper a couple of weeks ago and even though it rained part of the time it was still gorgeous. Took a phtographers tour to Ghost Island in Maligne lake. Even though it was stormy got some great shots. They also provided wine and cheese for the trip back to the lodge. Attached a photo from there
Sep 11, 2015 18:44:33 #
Sep 11, 2015 19:08:55 #
Ditto all of the above. The trip to Jasper is excellent and I agree it is one of the most scenic in NA. While at Lake Louise, be sure to hike to the Japanese Tea House. It is wonderfully set in the mountains and provides a peaceful respite and unexpected photo ops.
Sep 11, 2015 21:12:09 #
Thank you vey much for your advice and will make sure we tThanks again. I envy you working there.ake your suggestions.We were worried about the smoke and haze.
nchalmer wrote:
I work in Glacier.....the smoke has cleared, and i... (show quote)
Sep 11, 2015 21:15:41 #
We will give those a try.
Biologist wrote:
I have backpacked much of that area. If you are into day hikes, then Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Falls, and Ptarmigan tunnel are well worth the hike. You would access the trail heads out of Many Glacier. Bear spray is important.
Sep 11, 2015 21:16:34 #
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