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Highway 93A – The Old Banff/Jasper Highway

September 16, 2015 by Barb 8 Comments

Backing up a bit here … rather than taking the Icefields Parkway (HWY 93) to Athabasca Falls, we turned off onto the old Banff/Jasper Highway (HWY 93A), which parallels HWY 93 and ends up at the falls. It was a last minute decision and one we were astounded that we hadn’t considered before. It was spectacular.

If you like to avoid major highways in Jasper National Park for the peaceful meander of a Canadian Rockies backroad, then Highway 93A or “the old highway” is for you. Part of the original Banff/Jasper Highway, it now sees much lighter traffic.

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It was such an unexpected and delightful drive … we met approximately 2 cars and saw an older couple on bikes …
Highway 93A, Canadian Rockies Getaway, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the TimesWhen we stopped to take a closer look at a lake peeking through the trees, this is what we were presented with …
Highway 93A, Canadian Rockies Getaway, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the TimesI haven’t been able to identify the mountains …
Highway 93A
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Highway 93A, Canadian Rockies Getaway, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the Times
Highway 93A, Canadian Rockies Getaway, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the Times

It was a dull, drizzly day so most of my photos turned out kinda dark … however, I used several actions by Linda Sattgast from the “Fix Photos Fast” class she teaches at Digital Scrapper.

Just a few clicks to adjust exposure, contrast, and shadows/highlights. Two more clicks … one to flatten layers, and one of my own actions to “save for my blog” … done, done, and done!

Thanks for stopping by today!

See Sunwapta Falls and Old Man Mountain for Part VI

Filed Under: TRAVEL Tagged With: Canadian, digital scrapper, Linda Sattgast, photoshop, photoshop actions, rocky mountains, travel

Comments

  1. Kay says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Beautiful photos.

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  2. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    It looks like you had a wonderful trip. Love the canoe and it’s pop of red. What glorious scenery!!

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  3. TexWisGirl says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    such beautiful reflections!

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  4. Nancy Williamson says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    There’s something special about taking a drive with the hubby not knowing exactly what you are going to find. I’d say your adventure was a huge success with all that gorgeous scenery and a red painted canoe to boot. I am looking forward to your “bits and bytes” post later in the month…

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  5. Beth Huffaker says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Such a beautiful part of the world you get to live in, Barb! It looks like taking the road less travelled paid off nicely. And I just saw that you have an upcoming article in Artful Blogging. Congrats! I’ll be sure to pick up a copy.

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  6. Tracey says

    September 17, 2015 at 2:36 am

    So about how long is the drive? Where do you take and exit this highway? Planning a visit there in the next few weeks! It looks so serene, when we’re these taken?

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  7. Mary says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Your photos are stunning, Barb! Sometimes taking the road less traveled leads to unexpected treasures. Gotta love a red canoe. :)

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