It was not until after we got back from this "drying up" lake that we read about the magic there. The water vanishes every fall like a plug has been pulled from a bathtub. Surreal. Beautiful!
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Medicine Lake
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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This is a large lake on the way to Maligne lake. This lake actually disappears for part of the year as it drains away. When the snow and ice melts, then it fills up again.
The mystery around it, is how it disappears as there is no outlet from it. I'll the mystery for you to find out when you...
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These photos were taken when the lake is at its highest level. One of the most scenic places I have visited. You will pass this lake on the way to Maligne lake. Plan for at least 4 hours from Jasper to Maligne lake.
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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Absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We went the day after a snowfall and it was breathtaking.
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Budapest
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The Lake is beautiful, the turquoise water, the forest, and the mountains are providing an amazing view. It is a good stop on the way to the Maligne Lake, the road is a bit winding but the nature and the wildlife is interesting. We saw a moose next to the road.
There are no any boathouses there, but if you...
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Biggar, United Kingdom
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This is the strange lake which is full or drained depending upon the season - usually full in Summer and drained in Autumn/Fall (it drains through a huge network of underground channels faster than the river can feed it in Autumn/Fall).
Most people will only see it in the passing en route to Maligne Lake and of course either full...
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St. Albert
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Due to underground rivers this lake disappears in the fall. This summer it was full to the top and overflowing because of all the rainfall. I have never seen the lake so big. It would be interesting to go back in late fall and compare pictures then with now.
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Tie it in with a trip to Maligne Lake. This place is just superb and there are good view points as you drive along the road. Leave yourself time to admire this place and to sean the information notices at the end of the lake.
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Lebanon, Ohio, USA
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Easy spot to stop and take some photos of a mirror type lake. Apparently, it completely disappears later in the year, which is a wild concept. Worth a stop!
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amazing lake tht retreats to a river during winter time. fantasticsuset phot shoots available. saw some wild big hornsheep on the roads near here.
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