Thursday, June 20, 2013

One Day Last Summer

I came across these beautiful scenes one day last summer driving through the beautiful Rocky Mountain range. Our trip takes us south on Highway 93 (see map below for a general idea of location).


We were on our way from visiting my uncle in northern Alberta and stopping in to see my mother in Kamloops.  Much of northern Alberta is very flat, farming land. When your journey takes 15 hours or more, it is nice to have visual feast to look at on the drive back to British Columbia.

Click to enlarge the map.  The black like from Edmonton to Kamloops shows part of our route.


Hope you enjoyed the sky and scenery pics today. Join in at Sky Watch here to enjoy more wonderful skies. Have a wonderful weekend.

29 comments:

Kusum said...

Beautiful! Snow covered mountains are always delightful to watch!

Steffi said...

Wow! Fantastic photos and views!Have a nice weekend!

Unknown said...

What beautiful captures!! I, too, love snow covered mountains!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

HansHB said...

Lovely to see your photos, great work!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shots of snow covered mountains.

NatureFootstep said...

seems like that kind of eay you want to last a bit longer. :)

eileeninmd said...

Lovely views of the Rocky mountains, your photos are beautiful. Happy Skywatching!

Karen said...

Can't beat the Rockies! Gorgeous shots!

Jim said...

Cool scenery.

affectioknit said...

Very beautiful!

~Have a lovely day!

NatureStop said...

What beautiful views and so well captured!Have a great weekend!

Shantana

Farida said...

Wow! This is splendid! I like the way the snow covers the mountain. It looks very artistic :) happy weekend!

Pat said...

These are stunning shots of the Rocky Mountains and the river, Penny! They are such peaceful scenes.

Kay L. Davies said...

Oh, how wonderful, you got off Highway 2 and over to the highway past the Columbia Icefields, right? Gorgeous shots, Penny. I love them.
We're taking Highway 3 when we leave early next month to visit the Okanagan for my 50-year high school grad reunion. Makes me feel very old, and very grateful. We're also going to have a couple of days with my family in White Rock and Langley, but probably won't make it into the city. Will think of you, though.
K

Elisabeth said...

Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. I, now browsing thru your amazing and lovely photos. I also love street photos, and scenery photos as well!
I'm so ashamed that the last time I visited your blog, when you posted about Kenya. I thought I was on a wrong blog this time. You are so blessed, my dear friend to have such vast knowledge of how others are living around the globe and making a 'difference'. Thank you for all you do to help others in so much need!

Beth Zimmerman said...

I love being near ocean or mountains! So glorious!

Rosemary said...

Nothing like seeing these glorious mountains to make us realize how grand nature is. Thank you for your thoughtful, supportive comments on my blog, they are much appreciated.

Vores have said...

WAU - where some beautiful pictures you show. Wish you a good weekend :) Hugs Hanne Bente

Indrani said...

Wow! Lovely scenic views!

Lynda said...

The mountains are so GORGEOUS! God gave us unbelievable beauty in our world - - and it's just a mere reflection of heaven.

Margaret said...

I love the Canadian Rockies.
Next to the Andes, they are my favorite!
I've answered your question on today's blog.
Margaret

Margaret said...

Thanks for the reply.
Over the last several years, the CAD/USD exchange rate has been in your favor!

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous!

Cindy said...

LOVELY SKY PHOTOS. I always enjoy seeing the sky, mountains are nice, but I love the prairies too much to ever go back.
Have a good week!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Although summer it looks much colder than our winters!

issatchieu said...

Beautiful scenes while on the driveway :) Have a good week ahead.

Carole M. said...

how beautiful, those snow-capped mountains

Carly said...

beautiful. I love the mountains! That is something we don't have around here and they are especially scenic with the little bit of snow left.

Jenn Jilks said...

I loved flying over the mountains. Beautiful!

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