I just rode 400 miles in Glacier National Park and points north (Also known as Canada). I took a day off to get home, then pedalled to work this morning. What was different?
Negative: No mountains in view during commute
Positive: Largest hill on commute takes a minute to climb, not several hours
Negative: A lot more car traffic on commute
Positive: No giant trucks or RVs moving 60+ miles an hour a few feet away
Negative: No chance of seeing goats, deer, moose, or bears
Positive: No chance of being injured by goats, deer, moose, or bears
Negative: No party at the end of my commute (unlike this sagged group tour)