This is the 3rd part of the
Canadian Rockies + Glacier of USA Adventure Trip series. In this 3rd part, I will be sharing about the beauty of Yoho National Park.
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| Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, BC, Canada |
"Yoho" is a Cree expression of awe and wonder, and very appropriately so. I jovially said out loud,
"yoooohoooo!!", after my eyes settled and my heart beat faster in excitement upon seeing the beauty of Yoho National Park. The park is found in the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Yoho is bordered by Banff National Park to the East, and Kootenay National Park to the South. It's a park with snow-topped mountain peaks, roaring rivers, calm lakes and silent forests. It's a park whose history is bound up with a railroad: spiral tunnels inside mountains and stories of runaway trains.
This is one of the places in the Canadian Rockies that makes me wish to go back again, to explore more, since we had one day lost to heavy rain here ( but that rain was a blessing, since it put off the wildfire in Jasper and Banff ), and there's so much trails to explore here that will make the heart sing, "yoho". We haven't explored the Lake O'hara region of Yoho, because no private transportation are allowed in the area. One must make reservation for Yoho National Park's transportation to Lake O'hara at least 3 months in advance. Sadly, by the time I called the park, there were no longer seats available for the dates we would be visiting.
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| Takakkaw Falls |
Nevertheless, we enjoyed so much our time at Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, and other sights at Yoho. For Lake O'Hara, well, hopefully next time! Thinking of next time, makes my heart sing,
"yooohoo!!"
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| sorry yahoo, but jumping for joy is never obsolete, yoho!! :) |
Here are a few more pictures from our wonderful wanderings at Yoho.
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| enjoying the scenery at Takakkaw Falls |
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| Wapta Falls |
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| Emerald Lake |
utterly breathtaking, yoohoo! i could sit on that spot forever. ;)
ReplyDeleteMay I join in your 'yoooohoooooo', betchai?? Spectacular pictures, you make my feet itch - this is truly divine.
ReplyDeleteFinally, I have been waiting for this post. Your photos speak a million emotions the first time you posted them in FB. They were both good and bad. The bad ones are jealousy, envy and desperation. LOL I think it's unfair that I don't get to see this breathtaking views. But one of the good emotions is, that I have hope that one day I too will see them and take thousand of photos too. And yes, as your friend, you may want to be my hiking guide. wink*
ReplyDeleteLiving in the Philippines, it seems almost sacrilegious that I don't like beaches. But it's true. I love mountains and lakes. LIKE THESE!!! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteAren't they beautiful - the memories will last forever!
ReplyDeleteWow, just by looking at the photos you took relaxes me already, how much more if I could see this beauty with my own eyes!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! It would be lovely to be given a chance to visit Yoho National Park someday. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the 1st photos. The reflection is so clear.
ReplyDeleteWho is the lady with the lovely long hair. My hair used to be that long but trim off already
You are lucky to visited this kind of attractions,Betchai. I am fascinated with waterfalls- the sound is so enticing.Great photos as always.Thank you for sharing all the time.
ReplyDeleteEmerald is a haven for those looking for serene place for retreat. The falls is simply fascinating. Really enjoyed this post sis.
ReplyDeleteI am awestruck by the beauty of this place. It looks amazingly peaceful and beautiful, Betchai!
ReplyDeleteno wonder why that park was named with yoho as you mentioned earlier because of the beauty of the nature you'll definitely going to said it..hehehehe.. i do love the amazing scenery you capture sis, so lucky of you do even witness this amazing places with your own two eyes.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy looking at the Emerald Lake photo. It's so tranquil, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian Rockies is one of the places I want to visit. Just like your pictures, the sceneries are breath-taking.
ReplyDeleteYohooooo! Neverending thanks for another round of virtual adventure, Ate Betchai. I can never get enough of them. Simply breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteThe emerald lake takes my breath away!!!!: ) and so does everything here... sigh I really cool stare at these photos forever: )
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