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Getting High in Canada

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds…

Edward Abbey

O Canada
Why is one part of your country nothing but magnificent snow-capped peaks, glacier carved valleys and glistening blue lakes?
Why do you make it so photogenic and expansive?
Why do you make it so easy to immerse oneself in nature?

A weeklong trip to the heart of the Canadian Rockies near Banff yielded these and many more questions as I worked my way from one scenic location to another. I wish I could go back and check out these rocky monoliths one more time.

Canadian Rockies

Happy Canada Day

Happy (belated) Canada Day Canada

In my mind, your country will always be symbolized by endless snow-capped mountain ranges separated by beautiful glacier-carved valleys, all drenched in copious amounts of conifers and maple syrup, and with bears, moose and the French living in perfect harmony.

Sure, there are dark spots in the country, just as it is in every country, and yet, the memories I have of this northern neighbor has been anything but. Here is an image of one of the more beautiful parts of the country in Jasper National Park in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Jasper National Park

AB Canada