The summit of Mount Whitney is the highest point of the Sierra Nevada, the State of California, and the contiguous United States. The summit of Mount Elbert is the highest point of the Front Range and the Continental Divide of North America.
The air in Banff is very dry which creates atmospheric conditions wherein the weather can change quite suddenly. The average daytime temperatures are around 10C (49Â°F), whereas the minimum average t...
If you only have a limited time in the Rockies, these towns are ideal for enjoying at least a week in the mountains. Cruise the tranquil shores of Maligne Lake in the Canadian Rockies. Banff with its population of 7,500 and its stunning placement inside a ring of majestic mountains. There are so many things to do in Banff, not the least of which is eating in some of the over 200 restaurants!