Maligne Lake at Night
Coming to Jasper and Banff National Parks is a bonus trip. When I was in Alaska, I was not so sure that I had time to come this far east of Canada into Alberta Province this trip. But I am glad that I did.
Weather was very nice today. It was the typical warm summer day I am familiar. Arriving Jasper in the afternoon, the crowd in downtown area reminded me of the scarcity of campsite in a popular tourism city like this. I changed my trip routine a bit by going to the campground first to reserve a space before heading out visiting Maligne Lake that was 30 miles away. There were several wildlife sightings on the Maligne Lake Road. Travelers from both directions stopped taking pictures that caused some delay. The sun set earlier than I expected in Alberta. By the time I arrived at the Lake, it was quite dark; only a handful of visitors were still around. The lake water of this renowned Maligne Lake did not look different from any other ordinary lakes without the sun light and mosquitoes were everywhere. I wondered whether the lake water was in the emerald-color during the day. Looking at the brownish lake, I knew it was an expected disillusion since I learnt from other sources of its scientific fact; the unique water color was the result of partial reflection of the sun light. But I was not disappointed. How many people get to see the Lake at night of its “true color”, well maybe, its “the other color”!
Since when, did I learn to believe emerald-color lake water is more beautiful than the brownish one?
Coming to Jasper and Banff National Parks is a bonus trip. When I was in Alaska, I was not so sure that I had time to come this far east of Canada into Alberta Province this trip. But I am glad that I did.
Weather was very nice today. It was the typical warm summer day I am familiar. Arriving Jasper in the afternoon, the crowd in downtown area reminded me of the scarcity of campsite in a popular tourism city like this. I changed my trip routine a bit by going to the campground first to reserve a space before heading out visiting Maligne Lake that was 30 miles away. There were several wildlife sightings on the Maligne Lake Road. Travelers from both directions stopped taking pictures that caused some delay. The sun set earlier than I expected in Alberta. By the time I arrived at the Lake, it was quite dark; only a handful of visitors were still around. The lake water of this renowned Maligne Lake did not look different from any other ordinary lakes without the sun light and mosquitoes were everywhere. I wondered whether the lake water was in the emerald-color during the day. Looking at the brownish lake, I knew it was an expected disillusion since I learnt from other sources of its scientific fact; the unique water color was the result of partial reflection of the sun light. But I was not disappointed. How many people get to see the Lake at night of its “true color”, well maybe, its “the other color”!
Since when, did I learn to believe emerald-color lake water is more beautiful than the brownish one?
Stayed at Beaumont Provincial Park 80 miles east of Prince George last night. This is one of very few public campgrounds with electricity and flush toilet that most mountain area campgrounds do not have. This is the original site of Ft. Fraser.
Pass Prince George and continue on Yellowhead Highway to Jasper National Park 240 miles southeast of Prince George.
Mt. Robson is in view
Arriving Jasper 5:30 pm.
Busy Downtown Jasper crowded with visitors from all over the world. Walk in town briefly.
Animal sighting on my way to Maligne Lake. A group of deer attracts visitors traveling from both directions of the road. Traffic has come to a halt.
More animal sharing the road ...
Visitors do not want to chase animals off the road.
This innocent-looking sheep standing in front of my car for a while just won't barge.
By the time I arrive Maligne Lake, it is 9:00 pm.
This is Maligne Lake at night.
The shy moon behind the distant mountain.
Stop by Medicine Lake on my way back to Jasper
I miss the chance to see these beautiful Lakes during day light but night scenes are spectacular too.
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