This summer Erin and I were able to sneak away for a few days for another mountain adventure. This time our destination was Kootenay National Park, BC. Click to enlarge any of the photos below, and enjoy! |
| Mount Rundle, Banff National Park on a cloudy day |
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| Whenever we are out this way, Erin and I make the drive up Mt. Norquay for the view. This year they added some Bright red Muskoka Chairs. |
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| Since the chairs were taken, we sat in the grass. No regrets! |
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| Ground squirrels are a common sight in the mountains. |
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| They can be quite noisy and territorial. |
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| Judging by the hood of my car, this must be one of the only butterflies that escaped a highway death. |
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| Much of Kootenay Park burned in 2003, in one of the largest fires ever to scorch the Rockies |
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| Despite the $1 Billion price tag on firefighting efforts, this wildfire led to positive and natural changes in the ecosystem. |
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| Tiny, but oh so delicious! These little strawberries thrive in the undergrowth. |
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| This is Marble Canyon. An impressive sight, easily accessible a short distance from the highway. |
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| More red chairs! A nice spot to stop for lunch and watch the chipmunks scamper around. |
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| This fellow was particularly photogenic. |
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| Unfortunately she/he is probably accustomed to people and associates them with tasty snacks. |
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| After sitting quietly for awhile, I spotted these two patiently waiting for mom to return with some food. |
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| Adorable! |
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| After lunch I double up my polarized filter to play around with longer exposures during full day light. |
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| When completely zoomed out, the second filter distorts the image slightly as can be seen here. |
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| I don't think that's the right way... |
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| This is somewhere near Dog Lake, Kootenay National Park |
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| Suspension Bridges lead the way across the river. |
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| The complete silence in this part of the park was astounding. |
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| Quick rest by the river! |
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| I distinctly heard a 'hopping' sound in the undergrowth, and found this little rodent. |
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| With some patience I was able to get very close without spooking him. Probably my favourite shot of the trip! |
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| Even right by the highway across from the lodge where we stayed, it was incredibly peaceful and scenic. |
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| We made our own inuksuk as the sun disappeared behind the mountains. |
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| The dramatic highway entrance into the south end of the park, from Radium Hotsprings. |
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| Selfie time :-) We hope you enjoyed the photos! |
