Banff NP Canada - the MUD report

[mud-on-the-tires]

Memories of summer! We spent two incredible weeks in July exploring Banff, Kootanay & Yoho National Parks in Canada. The travel blog is finally out with all the details:

http://mud-on-the-tires.blogspot.com...july-2019.html

Where we've been the last four months...

We left Banff at the end of July. We spent just over a month in Montana preparing my Arleen's Mom's house to sell. Her sisters were able to move her to Colorado. We know she is safe now and hope she is happy.

Then, we spent a few weeks in Colorado visiting both of our mothers and other family members.

We returned to the mountains and Creede, Colorado in mid September. After Creede, we went home to Pagosa Springs, Colorado where we will settle down next year. We spent a month there making decisions that will impact our future.

Finally, we spent a week in Bluff, Utah. We'll have a few blogs out on fall time & Bluff soon.

Next...

We are now in Kanab, Utah where we've spent time at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and have done some hiking.

Next, we visit Valley of Fire State Park and then Boulder City in Nevada. After that we head south into Arizona for a few months.

Shawn & Arleen


We were in Village II in Banff NP has 188 sites, and it is by far, one of the worst designed campgrounds we have ever stayed at in over eight years of full-time RV traveling



At least the visitors were interesting. Elk came through on a regular basis.



The scene that greeted us at Lake Louise at 7am. The brilliant blue-green waters were back-dropped by a dazzling rainbow slashing across the mountains and glaciers at the end of the lake and reflected on the calm waters! We hiked to two teahouses!



Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful places on the planet!

[MtCamper]

I read your headline and thought you were up there now. Burrr! Glad to see you are at least closer to a warmer climate. That Banff- Lake Louise area is one of the most beautiful spots we've ever been. And that's coming from a couple who grew up with Glacier in their back yard. We've been able to winter in Arizona the last 5 years. Join us in Quartzite during the big tent sale if you get a chance.

[astrocamper]

Thanks for the link to your trip report. A trip like that is on our list once we retire in another 4 years or so.

We have done a lot of 1-3 week backpacking trips in the Sierras. You photos provided me the motivation to do this trip in the future.

I love to take our trailer where the skies are dark for astronomy and the day hikes are remarkable.

[rncordy]

Memories of summer! We spent two incredible weeks in July exploring Banff, Kootanay & Yoho National Parks in Canada. The travel blog is finally out with all the details:

http://mud-on-the-tires.blogspot.com...july-2019.html

Where we've been the last four months...

We left Banff at the end of July. We spent just over a month in Montana preparing my Arleen's Mom's house to sell. Her sisters were able to move her to Colorado. We know she is safe now and hope she is happy.

Then, we spent a few weeks in Colorado visiting both of our mothers and other family members.

We returned to the mountains and Creede, Colorado in mid September. After Creede, we went home to Pagosa Springs, Colorado where we will settle down next year. We spent a month there making decisions that will impact our future.

Finally, we spent a week in Bluff, Utah. We'll have a few blogs out on fall time & Bluff soon.

Next...

We are now in Kanab, Utah where we've spent time at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and have done some hiking.

Next, we visit Valley of Fire State Park and then Boulder City in Nevada. After that we head south into Arizona for a few months.

Shawn & Arleen


We were in Village II in Banff NP has 188 sites, and it is by far, one of the worst designed campgrounds we have ever stayed at in over eight years of full-time RV traveling



At least the visitors were interesting. Elk came through on a regular basis.



The scene that greeted us at Lake Louise at 7am. The brilliant blue-green waters were back-dropped by a dazzling rainbow slashing across the mountains and glaciers at the end of the lake and reflected on the calm waters! We hiked to two teahouses!



Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful places on the planet!

We love your updates! Thank you very much! My bride and I honeymooned at Moraine Lake a mere 58 years ago. Not in an RV but via a 1960 Porsche D Convertible. There was a handful of cabins and a "Lodge", maybe capable of serving 15-20 guests. And a few years later we spent a week in Bluff, UT, one day. Keep on having fun!

Friendly Bob

[mud-on-the-tires]

I read your headline and thought you were up there now. Burrr! Glad to see you are at least closer to a warmer climate. That Banff- Lake Louise area is one of the most beautiful spots we've ever been. And that's coming from a couple who grew up with Glacier in their back yard. We've been able to winter in Arizona the last 5 years. Join us in Quartzite during the big tent sale if you get a chance.

Ken & Rita, Hello fellow MT alum!
We visited Quartzite before the NROA rallys began. It really holds no attraction for us. The only reason we’d go is for the company of our NROA friends. Not this year but maybe another winter. Happy travels to you this winter!

[mud-on-the-tires]

We love your updates! Thank you very much! My bride and I honeymooned at Moraine Lake a mere 58 years ago. Not in an RV but via a 1960 Porsche D Convertible. There was a handful of cabins and a "Lodge", maybe capable of serving 15-20 guests. And a few years later we spent a week in Bluff, UT, one day. Keep on having fun!

Friendly Bob

Hello Friendly Bob & Nancy, so good to hear from you! I love your story of your honeymoon a "mere" 58 years ago. It would have been incredible to visit when it was quieter.
We're now in Kanab,Utah near the North Rim again. Once, again it is closed, for the season this time. We still have not visited. Some day...
Happy travels to you & your bride! Arleen & Shawn