So how do you choose what to do when there are so many possibilities here in Jasper. Frank and I decided to go horseback riding this morning. We headed for the Farmount Jasper Park Lodge to their riding stables. The pictures are self explanatory. Riding along a glacier fed river from atop a horse certainly was a unique experience. My horse was Billy and Frank’s was Diesel. Thank goodness our horses were very sure footed as we rode along the edge of some steep river banks.
Ready for some hiking and armed with our trekking poles, we drove to Maigne Canyon which is 7 miles south of Jasper. Here the Maligne River gouges a 165 foot gorge through limestone bedrock. There is a trail that zigzags over six bridges with interpretive signs along the way for a distance of 2 1/2 miles. We made it to bridge 4 before turning back for the return hike.
It was amazing to see the power of the rushing water. We then drove our car to the trailhead at the sixth bridge. Here the river was much wider and really flowing. I could just image our kayaks whizzing along in those rapids! That would be quite a ride!
As chance would have it, my college friends Linda and Tom were also in Jasper this evening. We met for dinner. What a fun time sharing our travel experiences and stories.
Left to right, Linda, Dori, Judy, Marty, Frank, and Tom
After dinner we went to Tom and Linda’s cabin and on the way, I finally saw my first elk along the highway.
Jasper has so many fun things to do! We were so glad we were able to spend a day here on our trip!
Awesome pictures!! Love the Elk!!!