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The blue of Lake Louise and snow.covered Mount Victoria.

My Canadian Rockies Trip, Part 5: Lakes Louise, Moraine and Peyto.

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Continued from My Canadian Rockies Trip, Part 4: Bar U Ranch and Banff.

We started the day with a hearty breakfast at our hotel in Banff and readied ourselves for the trip to three iconic lakes in the Canadian Rockies known for their uniquely beautiful, blue shades; Louise, Moraine and Peyto Lakes. We had glimpsed Lake Louise from the top of Sulfur Mountain as described in the last post. Today I was looking forward to viewing it up close.

Lake Louise, is named after Princess Louise Carolina Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. The glacier covered Mount Victoria provides the unique backdrop seen through the V formed by forest-covered peaks. It is no surprise that many peaks, provinces and features in Canada are named after members of the British Royal Family.

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canada.
At Lake Louise, Canada, with Mount Victoria in the background. Note the turquoise color of the water.
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Schofield Covered Bridge, Tyler State Park, Bucks County, PA.

A Walk, Fall Foliage and the Schofield Covered Bridge, Tyler State Park, PA.

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It was October— Fall, my favorite season. The air was crisper, the sky bluer and the trees beginning to change color. I kept a wary eye on the trees and the prognostications on TV and newspapers on the best times to view Fall colors and where. So, when I read in the Bucks County Courier Times that it was time to visit Tyler State Park for the seasonal bonanza, I got into my car and headed over.

At the Schofield Covered Bridge, Tyler Park, PA.
At the Schofield Covered Bridge, Tyler Park, PA.

Tyler State Park covering 1711 acres of woodland, meadows, hiking and horse riding trails in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has another prime attraction, the Schofield Covered Bridge.

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Hiking, Yandang Mountain, China

My China Trip, Part 6: A Day at Yandang Mountain Forest Park

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Continued from My China Trip, Part 5: Speaking at the FGF conference

I woke late with the sun shining in my eyes. I lazily rubbed them as I got up from bed. The scientific conference was over and our agenda that day was to have fun, which, in my case, would be to see a bit of China as a tourist. The organizers had thoughtfully arranged a tour of the Yandang Mountain Forest, a well-known spot for nature lovers and hikers. I chowed down a hearty breakfast and got my gear together.

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