Linking Lake Louise with Jasper is one of the most beautiful journeys on the planet − the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93). Rated as one of the top drives in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, the Icefields Parkway is a 232-km stretch of double-lane highway winding along the Continental Divide through soaring rocky mountain peaks, icefields and vast sweeping valleys. The Icefields Parkway is dotted withmore than 100 ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dramatic rock spires and emerald lakes set in huge valleys of thick pine and larch forests. The abundance of wildlife in Jasper and Banff national parks will have you peering around every turn. So, take your time, stop for a hike to a breathtaking viewpoint, capture that stunning photo and enjoy a roadside picnic amidst the splendour of the Canadian Rockies. Road Trip Inspiration The summer of 2021 is going to be all about road trips. Many Canadians are planning their next road trip right now. Planning a trip is actually good for you. Nearly every respondent (97 per cent) to a survey from Destination Analysts said that having a trip planned makes them happier overall. Plus, 71 per cent of respondents reported feeling greater levels of energy knowing that they had a trip planned in the next six months. A study recently released by the vacation rental house website Vrbo states, “Families are making up for travel time lost during the pandemic. According to Vrbo, 82 per cent of families have vacation plans for this year, evidence of that pent-up demand for travel. Whether it’s by RV or auto, road trips are expected to be the number-one vacation choice for most of us this year. Canada and the United States are made for road trips, with beautiful scenery and wide-open spaces, making it easy to socially distance along the way. To kick off the Year of the Road Trip, we’ll feature a special itinerary focusing on bucket-list destinations that feature some of the most spectacular locations, as well as some lesser-known places yet to be discovered. A Scenic Drive of a Lifetime RV Lifestyle Story and photos by Rex Vogel 28 | www.snowbirds.org
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