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    Bow Lake with glacier
    2Another view of Bow Lake with glacierCharlie at Bow Lake. Glaciers in mountainsPeyto Lake - actual color (not altered)Peyto Glacier in mountains, Peyto River flowing into lakeWaterfowl Lake with ReflectionMistaya River plunges into narrow canyonMistaya River, from Peyto Glacier and RiverNorth Saskatchewan RiverWild Columbine

    Icefields Parkway

    July 27, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F

    Today started like yesterday - drizzly and cold. We had a leisurely, unscheduled day to just drive up the highway toward the road closure due to fires at Jasper (45 miles). The rain stopped and the skies cleared by afternoon - yay!

    This road is (aptly) called Icefields Parkway due to the many glaciers on the towering mountains.

    We stopped at several glacier lakes, some the color of pool water. Glacial silt refracting light causes the almost unnatural blue-green color.

    This area reminds me of Alaska - weather, glaciers, mountains - but also how wild and remote this wilderness is. Outside of our tiny town, there are no stores, restaurants, gas stations, or CP service.    Read more