THE WANDERING YEARS

Tag: lakes

  • Alberta Bound

    Alberta Bound

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    I’m back in Jasper for another summer! Mid-May had me Alberta bound. A friend of mine was also heading west from Ontario and had a car, so the two of us drove out together. We spent five days crossing the country – from Toronto and busy 400 series highway driving; to the northern Ontario mining…

  • A Moose at Medicine Lake

    A Moose at Medicine Lake

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    There have been reports of 11 moose hanging out on Maligne Lake Road for the past few weeks. I have seen moose before in my life, but never in Jasper. Moose are rare in the park, compared to elk or even bears: the whole of Jasper National Park only has about 80 moose. Me and…

  • Give Up the Rut

    Give Up the Rut

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    Elk are, in my opinion, one of the most dangerous animals in the park. This time of year, it’s the males that you have to watch out for. During what’s known as “rutting season” throughout September and October, the big bull elk are all fighting each other for the babes, and can be particularly aggressive.…

  • Jasper Lake

    Jasper Lake

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    Along the highway between Jasper and Hinton, there’s a lake creatively named “Jasper Lake.”  The water is very shallow all the way across, and even gives the illusion that you are walking on water in some places, earning it the nickname “Jesus Lake.” A couple friends and I headed to Jasper Lake the other day…

  • Maligne Lake

    Maligne Lake

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    My last day off, last Thursday, was a very fun-filled day. Since so much happened, I’m going to write it in three parts. Erin & Caelan’s Awesome Day Off: Part 1 Where we live in Jasper, we’re about a fifteen minute drive or a forty minute walk from the town. Unfortunately, only a couple of…

  • Edge of the World

    Edge of the World

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    There are certain perks that come with living in Jasper, as opposed to just passing through. People who live here get to benefit from local discounts and the occasional free ride at tourist attractions and restaurants. Just the other night, me and some fellow guides ate at one of Jasper’s nicest restaurants. Through coupons they’d…

  • Valley of the Five Lakes

    Valley of the Five Lakes

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    Today was my day off, so me and a friend headed to hike at the Valley of the Five Lakes! These lakes lie in a row along a valley bottom, and though I’ve spent a summer in Jasper before, it was my first time visiting these lakes. The unique colouring of all the lakes in Jasper…

  • Moonrise Over Pyramid Lake

    Moonrise Over Pyramid Lake

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    Just up the road from our riding stables is Pyramid Lake, set at the base of Pyramid Mountain. Jutting out into the middle is a small island, very creatively named Pyramid Island. The views from this little island are beautiful, in the middle of the lake, and with the mountains all around you. A friend…

  • First Day Off: Enjoying the Scenery

    First Day Off: Enjoying the Scenery

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    Had my first day off last Thursday! I started out the day with a nice sleep in and then headed into Jasper town. There I made the mandatory stop at the Bear’s Paw Bakery, one of my favourite spots in Jasper, to get some goodies for the day’s adventures. I spent the afternoon driving around,…