Experiences labelled with 'Rocky Mountains'
Tucked away above a small resort town amid beautiful alpine scenery, the Banff Upper Hot Springs is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the incredible mountain views of Banff National Park. Discovered in 1884 by settlers, the streams that formed the Banff Upper Hot Springs were once considered to have sacred healing powers by Natives in the area. These naturally-heated mineral-rich waters come from deep within the appropriately named Sulphur Mountain, and are enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. Today, the ancient waters of the Banff Upper Hot Springs are fed into a large modern pool which overlooks the Rocky Mountains behind the historic bath house building. Buy your entry ticket for less than C$10, and head to the spacious change rooms ...
When you make the trip to Banff National Park in Canada, a ride on the Banff Gondola, just five minutes outside of Banff town, is not to be missed. This fantastic sightseeing excursion allows visitors to experience the unbelievable span of the Canadian Rocky Mountains from the comfort of a lofty perch, the perfect setting in which to appreciate this vast expanse of nature. Upon entering your private Banff Gondola cabin, you can enjoy 360 degree views from the enclosing windows as you move smoothly and safely up towards the summit: an awe-inspiring 2,281 meters above sea level. The comfortable eight-minute ride is the perfect opportunity to take pictures, look for wildlife in the wooded areas down below, or simply sit back and relax as ...
The summer sun in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado offers some great opportunities for hiking and pristine mountain drives. One of the best driving experiences around happens to run right through and over the mountains in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road, also known as U.S. Highway 34, is a scenic drive with incredible views that make for an experience difficult to match. Running 48 miles (77 km) from Estes Park in the east to Grand Lake in the west, Trail Ridge Road traverses the roof of the Rockies as it hits a top elevation of 12,183 feet (3,713 meters) above sea level. U.S. Highway 34 also boasts the title of highest continual highway in the United States. Trail Ridge Road climbs a ...
Picture-perfect Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, is one of the country’s most famous images. Nestled between towering, snow-capped mountains, with the gleaming Victoria glacier in the background, Lake Louise is a place too perfect to be real. First, spend the day tackling the slopes of Lake Louise Ski Area, which has been called the most scenic ski resort in North America. Then, when your legs are burning and your fingers are numb, strap on some skates and venture onto the lake’s frozen waters. One glide across the smooth surface, and you’ll be hypnotized by the mountains around you and forget all about your exhaustion. Warm up at a bonfire on the edge of the lake, then skate around the crystal walls of an ice castle ...
Rolling through the Canadian Rocky Mountains of western Alberta, the Icefield Parkway is truly one of the most picturesque and awe-inspiring drives in Canada. Running the length of 230 km from Lake Louise to Jasper, the Icefield Parkway weaves and bends around snowcapped mountains, glacial lakes, scenic lookouts, and through some of the best hiking and camping spots in western Canada. The whole drive can take as little as four hours, but to do so would mean missing out on all that make the Icefield Parkway drive famous. Lake Louise, by far the most famous lake in Canada, is a great starting point to the Icefield Parkway. This glacier feed lake sits between two large mountains which frame its turquoise waters. Once visitors set eyes ...
