The Second Chance Moraine Lake
I finally had the chance to visit Moraine Lake this morning when I realized that I needed to travel back to Lake Louise/Moraine Lake area to leave Banff National Park. I am glad I gave it a second try. It was a beautiful day and the view was absolutely stunning. I climbed up to the lakeside rock hill overlooking the emerald-color water and the surrounding glaciated mountains. Most visitors did not come this far and I was able to find a quiet corner near the top for myself. I sat there mediate as serenity and gentle breeze embraced me.
Leaving Moraine Lake and Banff National Park, I continued on westbound Highway 1. There will be no major stop after this and I plan to be home in couple of the days.
I finally had the chance to visit Moraine Lake this morning when I realized that I needed to travel back to Lake Louise/Moraine Lake area to leave Banff National Park. I am glad I gave it a second try. It was a beautiful day and the view was absolutely stunning. I climbed up to the lakeside rock hill overlooking the emerald-color water and the surrounding glaciated mountains. Most visitors did not come this far and I was able to find a quiet corner near the top for myself. I sat there mediate as serenity and gentle breeze embraced me.
Leaving Moraine Lake and Banff National Park, I continued on westbound Highway 1. There will be no major stop after this and I plan to be home in couple of the days.
I came to Moraine Lake last Saturday but could not get in because parking lot was all full and overflow mile out on roadside. I decide to try it again today on my way out of Banff National Park to Highway 1.
This is a big pile of rocks across the Moraine Lake Lodge and parking lot. Visitors go up there for better views.
How did this rock pile get here? Scientists have different opinions.
How do visitors go up there? We have different opinions too. Some decide not to go uphill at all but hike the lake shore trail.
Some decide to take an ordinary route - hike trail up the hill and ..
... walk the steps...
Some want to take extra-ordinary route, climb rocks straight up.
Stunning Moraine Lake from the top of the rocks
Lucky ones also get to row boat on the turquoise color Lake
Bears can read sign too ?? Hardly see bears in a group.
Take a side trip to Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park 
Visit nearby Emerald Lake too
Beautiful Emerald Lake.
Stop by at Golden's modern visitor center for a break before continue into Glacier National Park
Golden, BC's visitor center
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