Beaver, Summit, and Jacques Lakes
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Beaver, Summit, and Jacques Lakes

This 14-mile hike through lush, green valley was the perfect last trail for the trip. Alas, (or perhaps amen!) we did not see any grizzlies on this day either. Although we did see more bear monitoring cameras.

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The first Summit Lake

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Ducks frolicking in Jacques Lake near the footbridge where we sat and ate lunch

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On the far side of the lake, you can just make out the park warden's cabin. This hike was a small portion of the South Boundary Trail of Jasper National Park.

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Bear print!

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Bear camera near Beaver Lake

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Second Summit Lake

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A mama black bear with her two cubs seen roadside from our car!

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This spider with a blue sac shared our campsite with us

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As did this very curious and aggressive chirping ground squirrel!

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On the road back to Calgary, one last glimpse of the Columbia Icefield

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And the glaciers

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And the wildlife!

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