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...
Banff and Lake Louise weather the storm, ready to welcome visitors Banff National Park, Alberta (June 24, 2013) â Banff National Park, the Town of Banff and the hamlet of Lake Louise were fortunate to have escaped many of the direct impacts of last weekâs storm.Spirits are up and Banff is OPEN for business. There is unrestricted visitor access to Banff and Lake Louise via Hwy 93 South. â¢ The Trans-Canada Highway is open to and from Banff from the west. â¢ Local Roam bus service has resumed operation. â¢ Most major attractions and classic national park visitor experiences are open.