Boomer photographers traveling in the Kootenay Rockies will want to schedule a photo stop at the Slocan Overlook. That’s where Alan took this photograph during a boomer sports car road trip on The Selkirk Loop in British Columbia, Canada. The view of Slocan Lake weaving through the snow-capped mountains reminded us of our cruise through the Norwegian Fjords.
Although parking is limited, there’s a short path for stretching your legs — and gazing at the fantastic Kooetany Rockies view — especially after being all cramped up in a tiny sports car. In fact, scenic overlooks make a great place to practice those boomer fitness tips that Nora Lynch mentioned in her guest post a couple of weeks ago. Right?
Do you have a favorite scenic overlook in the Kootenay Rockies? Post a comment to share with us. Next time you pass by Slocan Overlook, I’ll be the one doing jumping jacks.
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I’ve never been to this area, but your blog gives me lots of ideas for my bucket list. Such beautiful posts and photos!
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August 6, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Thanks! Our mission is to encourage you to get up and go. Glad to help you with ideas for your travel bucket list.
You hit the nail on the head: I was thinking it totally looks like Geirangerfjorden in Norway!
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August 7, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I agree with Camels and Chocolate – it does have a Norwegian feel to it – the water looks so foreboding.
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August 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Hmm, foreboding? It seemed peaceful to me. But I bet the water is very cold.
Beautiful. I’ve never been remotely close to there but I would certainly like to go.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
August 8, 2011 at 10:26 am
It’s not all that far from Oregon, Jennifer. The Kootenay Rockies would make a great family road trip.
Stunning, serene, breathtaking, awesome. I could watch that view for hours.
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August 8, 2011 at 7:37 pm
It is a calming view.
Wow! That’s a pretty place. I wish we had more lakes like that in our part of the Rockies.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
August 8, 2011 at 7:37 pm
But your Rockies has it’s share of beauty, too.
What a breathtaking view and fabulous photo! Just gorgeous.
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August 8, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Glad you enjoyed it, Sheryl.
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August 8, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Just gorgeous, Donna and Alan.
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Beautiful. This reminds me of the Colorado Rockies.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
August 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm
There are a lot of similarities. Both the Kootenays and the Colorado Rockies are from the same mountain chain.