The European flag. The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity. The history of the flag goes back to 1955.
Trailhead, Parker Ridge hike, Riding the buses. The Trailhead is in Banff National Park on the south side of the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North), 9 km south of the Icefield Information Centre, and about halfway between Lake Louise (119 km) and Jasper (113 km).
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, mostly along the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains.