Much of continental crust formed during the Archean Eon is still part of the continents today as seen in the Rocky Mountains at Banff National Park, Canada. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Escape to the rugged beauty of Canada ... National Geographic Explorer. “To have terrain like that so accessible is mind-blowing.” Moraine Lake is one of nine lakes located in Banff National Park.

Before I travel, I tend to remind myself that my perception of a place is rarely the reality—particularly in a destination like Canada's Banff National Park ... of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake ...