BACK IN THE CROWN

There is always so much to explore in this area of northern Montana and southern Alberta and British Columbia. Even though my previous trip had been in this region I was able to get more shots of other awesome places!

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Firstly I need to share some pics that my client on my last trek here got of a female moose in the Many Glacier area. Thank you Mary Lou Barritt for sharing!

Isn't she gorgeous! Enjoying a feast on aquatic plants. We found her dining again on my last trip as well. Very quiet and respectful crowds gather to watch this lovely lady.

Avalanche Creek is the sweetest spot on the west side of the continent divide. This magical place is comprised of fairy pools, ferns and cedars.

                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   What an enchanted place! The picture on the right is about 6-8ft wide. You can see a cascade feeding into the same area on the left.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Boardwalks through the Avalanche Creek area provide views of Red Cedars, Rocky Mountains Maples and Tamaracks.

Going to the Sun Road, one of the most scenic drives in North America

A lunch break at Red Rocks Falls on our way to Bullhead Lake.

Many Glacier hotel. Newly renovated Swiss-like Inn in amazing surroundings. Grinell Point in the background.

Grinell Lake with Salamander Glacier back right. My clients and I watched the eclipse from here. 

WATERTON NATIONAL PARK

Sidewalk along Main Street, in front of Bay Shore Inn, in the town of Waterton which is in this National Park. 

Views of Waterton Lake from Bay Shore Inn. We took a boat to the end of the lake (actually in Glacier Park) which you can see on the right of the top picture.

FERNIE B.C.

The idyllic Island Lake Lodge

Brachiopod fossils in Fernie Provincial Park

Pikas, also known as "rock rabbits" love these rocky areas in Fernie Provincial Park. We watched this little guy gather a flower cache for his winter food supply. Pikas chirp as an alarm call and he did so when we approached to warn his kin.

The Spine Back Trail, looking down on Island Lake Lodge. As I mentioned, a truly idyllic spot!

I am currently on a National Geographic Ultimate trip, 15 days and five National Parks! Be on the lookout for pics and stories of this adventure.