Mount Rundle rises tall, and sharp, over the Town of Banff in Banff National Park in Canada. It's certainly hard to miss, a limestone outcrop rising 9,765 feet. The mountain was named after a Rev. Robert Rundle who visited the area in the 1840s.
Banff National Park
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Mount Rundle, Banff National Park
Pointing The Way
Though it stands out prominently on the horizon, Parks Canada officials nevertheless thought Mount Rundle needed a sign.
Kurt Repanshek
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2012 3:12pm
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The first of occasional smaller stories that bring you park news from other nations.
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Musing From Canada's National Parks
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