Photo Spread: Glacier and Banff National Parks

A controlled burn in Banff adds to the already striking character of the park’s craggy peaks.

A friend and I ventured out of our campsite in Banff National Park late at night to capture images of the Milky Way peaking out from behind the dramatic Mt. Temple.

Sunlight bathes the turquoise waters of Banff’s Moraine Lake.

My friends gaze out over the unpopulated expanse of Glacier’s backcountry.

Unnaturally colored clouds pass over a pine forest in Banff, obscuring the countless stars.

A mountain goat ascends a snow-covered ridge with ease in the heart of Glacier National Park.

My friend leads the way as our campsite finally comes into view after a day spent trekking along Glacier’s Gunsight Pass Trail.

Bighorn Sheep feast on a patch of wildflowers in an idyllic alpine scene characteristic of Glacier National Park.