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.

Moraine Lake Road is closed from mid-October to mid-May due to avalanche risk (mid- to late summer is considered the best time to go). Check the Parks Canada website for more information. Banff ...