Banff National Park

Canadian Rockies: Hiking to the remote alpine Plain of Six Glaciers for afternoon tea

January 18, 2011
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One of the coolest, most unique, hikes in the Canadian Rockies is the 8-mile roundtrip trek in Banff National Park from majestic Lake Louise up to the Plain of Six Glaciers. Jeff and did this hike on the sixth day of our honeymoon — August 14, 2009.

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Canadian Rockies: Ski lift to Lake Louise, hiking Moraine Lake, elk sightings in Bow Valley

January 3, 2010
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Our Canadian honeymoon gondola ride grizzy-bear-encounter at Lake Louise, followed by a 4-mile hike at scenic Lake Moraine.

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Canadian Rockies: Trekking & bear sighting in the Columbia Icefields

November 16, 2009
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Our Canadian honeymoon adventure trekking up the Athabasca glacier, and a grizzly encounter.

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Canadian Rockies: Horseback Riding and Camera Carnage at Lake Louise

September 29, 2009
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Our Canadian honeymoon adventure continues with a fabulous horseback trip around Lake Louise, followed by an excellent dinner in Canmore.

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Canadian Rockies: Hiking to Johnston Canyon Falls

September 28, 2009
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This 1.7 mile hike is one of the most popular in Banff National Park, yet beautiful enough to make the crowds worth it.

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Canadian Rockies: Banff, Bow Falls & the Hoodoos

September 27, 2009
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Our Canadian honeymoon visit to Banff started out with an easy 3.1 mile trek from Bow Falls to the Hoodoos.

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Canada bound! Honeymooning in the Canandian Rockies

September 11, 2009
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Our Canadian honeymoon starts with a visit to the new Bass Pro in Calgary, then a scenic drive out to our lodge in Canmore.

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