Sep 28, 2009 - Icefields Parkway...Part 1

Saturday we traveled Highway 93N, also known as the Icefield Parkway, through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, linking Lake Louise and Jasper. ... It was late in the afternoon by this time and we were anxious to arrive at the Whistler campground just south of Jasper. ... We've actually left the Jasper area but that's a story for a different day. ...

Sep 15, 2009 - 3 weeks to the day, back in Jasper

After a last wonderful night at the Vagabond at Kicking Horse Mountain (named for the old Vagabond in Lausanne, Switzerland, which I stayed at many, many years ago), we arrived home to Jasper yesterday, still with the sunny weather in tow. ... The only real construction stop on our whole trip was due to a slide just after the Icefields, where we waited with about 300 other vehicles for 40 minutes before being allowed to proceed.After a last wonderful night at the Vagabond at Kicking Horse Mountain (named for the old Vagabond in Lausanne, Switzerland, which I stayed at many, many years ago), we arrived home to Jasper yesterday, still with the sunny weather in tow. ... The only real construction stop on our whole trip was due to a slide just after the Icefields, where we waited with about 300 other vehicles for 40 minutes before being allowed to proceed....

Sep 14, 2009 - Jasper National Park, BC and Alberta

Monday-Sept 14Departed Little Fort, BC and Headed into Jasper National Forest. ... Tuesday the 15th Started our sightseeing in Jasper. ... From there is was off to the the Jasper Tramway. ...

Sep 13, 2009 - Returning to our favourite place in North America

Jasper and Banff National Parks. ... So we left Edmonton and drove to Jasper. ... We drove along side the Talbot and Jasper Lakes and we both said wow and confirmed we had made the right decision to return. ...

Sep 7, 2009 - let it snow...

As a now seasoned "hardcore" hiker, I opted for the big walk today whereas half of the group had a fairly low key day in Jasper. ... As a reward afterwards the hardcore hikers headed to a great little bakery in Jasper town for white hot chocolates and some seriously naughty cheesecake. ... To further reward ourselves we had a pizza dinner and an early night.As a now seasoned "hardcore" hiker, I opted for the big walk today whereas half of the group had a fairly low key day in Jasper. ... As a reward afterwards the hardcore hikers headed to a great little bakery in Jasper town for white hot chocolates and some seriously naughty cheesecake. ... To further reward ourselves we had a pizza dinner and an early night....

Sep 6, 2009 - Raindrops keep falling on my head

Another state to add to my collection today - Alberta. We had a nice short drive to Jasper and arrived by lunch time although unfortunately againt the weather was looking like it was turning against us. ... She was doing the same route as me in the opposite direction so our paths had crossed in Jasper. ...

Sep 1, 2009 - Jasper National Park

Miles Today: 230 We moved today to Jasper National Park in Alberta Canada. ... It is a 3-day holiday weekend for Canada, Labour Day, and we were not sure if we would be able to get 3 sites at one of their park campgrounds.Miles Today: 230 We moved today to Jasper National Park in Alberta Canada. ... It is a 3-day holiday weekend for Canada, Labour Day, and we were not sure if we would be able to get 3 sites at one of their park campgrounds....

Aug 20, 2009 - Jasper, AB - Jasper NP - Whistler Campground

The trip from McBride to Jasper was only 101 miles but it took about 2:30 to get here due to a long delay waiting on them to blast down part of a slide area on the side of a mountain and clear it. ... The sites are fairly large and very shaded, which also eliminates the DirecTV, but at least we have cell service! After setting up camp, we went into the town of Jasper for a bite to eat and to get some trail and other information from the Visitor’s Center. ... Jasper is a town within the National Park and has a population of about 4,000. ... Unlike Gatlinburg, Jasper is actually in the National Park instead of just outside of the park. ... First off we went to Moose Lake Trail about 30 miles outside of Jasper near Maligne (pronounced Maleen) Lake. ...

Aug 12, 2009 - Jasper, Alberta

8/12 – 8/13 It took us two days to travel 263 miles to Jasper National Park, Alberta (PH15, PH37, PH43, PH16). ... In Jasper National Park we stayed at Pocahontas Campground. ... Ken was going to ride the Jasper tram but it was too crowded and the following day the weather was not too good – we will have to return again. ...

Aug 4, 2009 - Jasper, AB

Jasper is Canada's largest national park and also one of the most visited. ... Diesel in Jasper was selling at $1. ... In addition to the waterfalls the most spectacular area in Jasper are the ice fields. ... We had a great time visiting Jasper ...

Jul 17, 2009 - Jasper, Alberta

On the way to Jasper from Prince George we went thru a little known and unpublicized place called the Ancient Forrest. ... Our next place of interest before Jasper was Mount Robson Park. ... Then on to Jasper and wow – we certainly were not ready for the beauty of Jasper National Park and the Icefields Parkway. ... The town of Jasper is in the park, quite cute and touristy and it is said to be “cosmopolitan”. ... Our route took us to the most easterly campground “Pocahontas” where we camped before heading south the next day for our two days in Jasper. ...