Rocky Mountain High: The Canadian Rockies from Jasper: October 11, 2018
The Canadian Rockies from Jasper October 11, 2018 October 11, 2018 We have had a truly spectacular day today! It was COLD when we ventured out this morning. Peter had to scrape the ice off the windshield of our vehicle, and it was clear that there was new snow in the mountains. Ice on the Windshield Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and covers above 4,250 square miles. It is part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Photo from Jasper National Park Website October is Dark Sky Month, and Jasper National Park is a "dark sky preserve." A dark sky preserve is committed to protecting and preserving the night sky and strives to reduce or eliminate light pollution in all forms. Jasper hosts special programs throughout the fall and winter to highlight how important Dark Sky status is and to promote reduction of light pollution. Starry Nights is a great 2-3 minute video c...