Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
"Medicine Lake is not actually a lake but rather an area in which the Maligne River (flowing from Maligne Lake into the Athabasca River) backs up and suddenly disappears underground. There's a huge invisible underground river system that drains in many directions. Depending on what time of the year you are there might be a lot of water in the lake, (Spring/ Summer), or there may be only little water in the lake, (Autumn/ Winter). During the 1970s researchers used a biodegradable dye to determine the underground river's extent. The dye showed up in many of the lakes and rivers in the area to the point where it became clear that the underground system was one of the most extensive in the world." (Source Wikipedia)
Medicine Lake got it's name from aboriginal peoples who called it "Medicine" because of its seemingly magical powers. And the United Nations created the Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site partly because of this unique drainage system. As always, the views, comments and faves are greatly appreciated and have a great weekend guys!
Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
"Medicine Lake is not actually a lake but rather an area in which the Maligne River (flowing from Maligne Lake into the Athabasca River) backs up and suddenly disappears underground. There's a huge invisible underground river system that drains in many directions. Depending on what time of the year you are there might be a lot of water in the lake, (Spring/ Summer), or there may be only little water in the lake, (Autumn/ Winter). During the 1970s researchers used a biodegradable dye to determine the underground river's extent. The dye showed up in many of the lakes and rivers in the area to the point where it became clear that the underground system was one of the most extensive in the world." (Source Wikipedia)
Medicine Lake got it's name from aboriginal peoples who called it "Medicine" because of its seemingly magical powers. And the United Nations created the Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site partly because of this unique drainage system. As always, the views, comments and faves are greatly appreciated and have a great weekend guys!