Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Mushrooms bloom on a nature walk outside of Edmonton.
Waterfall gushes near Jasper.
Solo elk strolls along roadway, greeting drivers.

A TRIP TO EDMONTON, BANFF AND JASPER SHOWS HOW MUCH CANADA HAS TO OFFER AMID ITS CANADIAN ROCKIES: ENJOY THESE PHOTOS FROM OUR FAMILY VACATION
Dear Readers:
Sorry, I haven’t been available for two weeks to serve up Underdogforkids stories. We were on vacation in Alberta, Canada and witnessing its breathtaking  scenery. The time we had was way too short to see all its natural wonders in the Rockies. As some other travelers have indicated, wildlife seems to magically appear and be unafraid of humans. In our case, that included marmots and elk. Fortunately, we didn’t see the big guys, the grizzlies that make the wilderness area their home.

We also enjoyed an adventure meeting scores of huskies at the Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours where they are trained to sled through ice and snow. 
Enjoy and look for more stories soon on the Underdog. 
Glacial lake forms from melting
Ryan meets Henry, one of hundreds of sled dogs in Canada at the Snowy Owl
Above Lake Louise in Banff resides a smaller lake perched near a Tea House where hikers rest and partake in meals.
A friendly marmot greets many hikers on their way through a wild meadow.