Jasper, Alberta - still lovely despite the smoke from Northern BC and Alberta forest fires.

I was in Jasper on July 19th for work but to my dismay there was a great deal smoke from the nearby forest fires so most of the beautiful majestic mountain views were not very clear for most of the day.

When I first arrived in the park I took a couple of photos at Talbot Lake. You can really see the smoke. It was early in the day so I was hoping that perhaps it would clear off a bit as the day went on.

I thought that I would swing past Athabasca Falls but realized how busy it was when I arrived. The park is extra busy this year due to Canada's 150th Birthday. I decided to keep going and perhaps visit the falls on another trip which we are planning to take in September.

I drove around the loop and headed back towards Jasper stopping along the way at a peaceful viewpoint where the Athabasca and Whirlpool Rivers join together. It was an area that tourists seem to miss as I was the only one stopped at the small rest stop at the time. I enjoyed standing along the banks of the rivers listening to the water flow. I personally find the sound of the moving water so calming and peaceful.

Continuing along the route back to Jasper I crossed over the Miette River and pulled off at another rest stop to take in the view and to enjoy the moment here as well.

On the way out of Jasper I decided to stop along another point of the Athabasca River to take a few more photos. Nearby there were some people painting pictures of the river and enjoying the natural beauty.

Despite the smoke I enjoyed my brief stay in Jasper. I am planning to head back for a personal visit later in September and hope to visit more places and enjoy the majestic mountain views that Jasper is well known for.

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