Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Along the 49th Parallel at Waterton Lakes National Park





In 1932, an agreement between Canada and the U.S. led to the joining of Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The U.S. and Canada compromised in 1846 and agreed to the 49th parallel as the international border. The two parks are separated by a 40-foot zone that is kept cleared, with no wall (yet) between the two nations. I have never seen such a perfect lake reflection as the one I captured in the first photo.
 

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