Banff and Jasper N.P. Alberta - Glacier and Yellowstone N.P. US - June 2009

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The planned route. About 3000 miles over the course of about 14 days.

This is the first leg of our journey - from Aurora, Colorado, USA to Jasper, Alberta, CA and to Calgary, Alberta, CA. On the way to Canada we stopped in Billings, Montana for a night and in Lethbridge, Alberta for a night. We stayed in Jasper for 5 nights and in Calgary for 2.

Our first fuel stop after about 150 miles. Randy's new K1300GT and Michelle's new K1300S were running fine and we were already getting very comfortable on them. The new Streetguard riding pants and jackets were comfortable.

Our second day was rainy and stormy so no pictures. This is our third day, stopping in Vulcan, Alberta. We were told to be sure and see the USS Enterprise while we were in Vulcan. This fuel stop was just across the street from the Enterprise.

Welcome to Vulcan - home of the USS Enterprise!

Vulcan, Alberta - home of the USS Enterprise

Canadian National #6015 in downtown Jasper.

$The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$ $The scenic Via Rail train departing to Prince Rupert with an overnight stop in Prince George. All of the locals told us that this was a nice train, but the Rocky Mountaneer trains were a little better because they make your overnight reservations for each night as well. \n\nhttp://www.rockymountaineer.com/\n\nhttp://www.viarail.ca$

Youngsters along the roadway just outside of Jasper

From our room at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Path to the rooms along the lake at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Our room on the lake at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. There are four suites in each cabin, two have a view of the lake and all four can be opened up as adjoining suites. We had this one with the view.

From our room at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge,. This is the view we had to suffer every day.

We stopped at Maligne Canyon on the way to Maligne Lake. This little guy seemed upset we were taking his picture. He barked at us the whole time.

Maligne Canyon. Just about 6 miles from the lodge. A great day trip and quite a hike from end to end.

Banff N.P, Jasper N.P. in Alberta - Glacier N.P, Yellowstone N.P. in the US. June 2009

Randy at the first bridge in Maligne Canyon

On the way to Maligne Lake. A very nice ride of about 30 miles one way.

The Streetguard jacket and pants along with Gerbing heated jackets kept us warm and dry for the trip. Our third day from Lethbridge to Jasper was rainy and hovering around 40 degrees farenheit for most of the day.

Sorry to leave the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, we are on our way to Calgary for a couple of nights.

At the Pengrowth Saddledome, home of the Calgary Hitmen and the Calgary Flames hocky clubs.

The Pengrowth Saddledome, home of the Calgary Hitmen and the Calgary Flames hocky clubs.

The "Fan Attic" - official merchandise for the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Hitmen.

Dinner at the Calgary Tower - great view, food not so much.

Randy at Earl's - along the mall in downtown Calgary

Michelle at Earl's - along the mall in downtown Calgary