Photo taken by Marko Stavric. Rockbound Lake, is a popular hiker destination at Castle Junction, Banff National Park, Alberta. I’d like to be…right here…right now…(In June)
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[...] my attention was drawn to a post on David Kanigan’s blog. It featured a place that has always been an old favourite of mine, a mountain beside the highway [...]
I can’t imagine sitting there and not feeling overpowered by the beauty, and over-awed at the splendor. Beam me up.
My backyard, Mimi. And I’m still overpowered and overwhelmed at the beauty every single time.
How absolutely magnificent!! I love knowing that you are there taking all that beauty in..
Beam me up (again, in June). Picture is a wee bit different in January.
And how blessed is LaDona…
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Take a deep breath, and slowly exhale…! Arrrrrr…..!
Right!
Wow!! Talk about a good spot for “perspective adjustment!”
Exactly.
In the scheme of things……..
Yes…Large.
Nice… breath taking..
You need to get out there Paco…
Absolutely beautiful, peaceful!
It is that Dale…
A very inspiring view. I could get lost in thought and I know the sunset sitting here would be amazing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Yes, it would Francine…
That is so beautiful…
It is Carol, it is.
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Thanks for sharing.
Better make that July or August – you might be sitting in snow at that spot in June
Ahhhh, yes…
Castle Mountain is one of my favourite views – worthy of a calendar photo. That’s where I first saw a picture of it (on a calendar), but in those very long ago days it was called Mt. Eisenhower. I was looking for it without success on the road map when we passed through that area a few years ago. That was when I found out that they had changed the name to Castle Mt. – I guess it was a burst of patriotism that sparked the change to get rid of the American name.By either name it’s still a fantastic, impressive mountain. I think the view you’re showing must be near the back, It’s not the aspect you get when you’re driving past it on the highway. Beautiful spot though.
Interesting history Anneli. Thanks for sharing. I have not visiting Castle Mountain aka Mt Eisenhower. On the list.
The first names for this mountain were no doubt given by the Stoney or Kootenay Native Americans. The name Castle Mountain was given to this peak by Dr. James Hector (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hector), sometime in 1858. In 1946, to honor Eisenhower’s visit to Ottawa, Prime Minister Mackenzie-King renamed the mountain to Mount Eisenhower — much to the dismay of the locals. In 1979 it was renamed back to Castle Mountain, though the south tower still bares the name Eisenhower Peak or Eisenhower Tower.
Thanks for clearing that up. Very interesting. I didn’t know that Castle Mountain was its name that long ago. Very scenic mountain, unusual in its shape.
Marko, thanks so much for taking the time to share the history here. Most interesting.
Serenity. Awesome picture.
Yes, it is certainly that.
Oh my gosh..how amazing is that..I would love to just sit there and take it all in….that is if you can take it all in
Me too Tina.
Peaceful and Inspiring.
It is Ivsrao, it is.
Absolutely! What a place to praise the lord for the beauty of His creation. Wow! Wonderful!
Yes, Kumar, it certainly is…
It would go like this with me: “Sit. Be Still. Look Around. Panic.
Heights never was my strong point.
I’m with you Alex. I imagined that she was sitting on a a gentle sloping hill.
Tranquility at its best.
Yes, Indira. It is.
Captivating. Beautiful. It makes you feel alive.
It is all that Sonia. I agree.
Flattered that you shared my photo. Should you want advice on this hike, feel free to send me and email. June will still have a lot of snow. Late summer or early fall would be best.
Thank you Marko for the offer. It is an incredibly inspiring photo. All the best. Dave