Johnston Canyon

Banff to Lake Louise

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June 27th 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 We arrived at the Banff Visitor Center by 8:30 am. Didn’t go into the town - - too congested. We stocked up on hiking books,maps and bear spray and we were off. The weather was beautiful; mid sixties to low seventies and no wind, just a little breeze. Frank has been anxious to see some wild animals. I read that Lake Minnewanka had a herd of Big Horn Sheep that hung arou ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more