Larch Valley Hike- Banff National Park’s Most Beautiful Autumn Hike
The Larch Valley hike near Lake Louise has been something Mike and I have been talking about doing for years, so this fall we finally decided to make it happen….
A Scenic Drive on the North Cascades Highway- Photo Series
On our way home from our Alaska cruise, we decided to take the scenic route back to Edmonton. Well, it was more of a scenic detour since it wasn’t even…
Winthrop, Washington- An Afternoon in the Old West!
“Where are you heading today?” the border security agent asked as we prepared to enter Washington. “Winthrop,” Mike confidently replied. The agent’s next question was a little odd and caught…
Hiking Jasper’s Valley of the Five Lakes
It was a beautiful day in May. Warm, sunny, a clear blue sky above and fresh mountain air to awaken the senses. It was the perfect weather for a casual…
Photo of the Week: Calgary’s Wonderland Sculpture
I am not always a fan of public art but there was one specific piece I was itching to see since it was installed in 2013. Wonderland is a bent-wire…
Wildlife in Jasper National Park
Whenever I’m in the mood to see cute wildlife, Mike and I make a trip to Jasper National Park. Well, not every time because then we’d never be home! Jasper…
Grassi Lakes Hike and Scenic Walks in Canmore
When we were in Canmore for the Uncorked Food and Drink Festival, we needed to find a way to work off all the delicious calories we were consuming. Lucky for…
Canmore Helicopter Tour- Sightseeing in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
I bow my head down as I walk into a brisk wind, the two strong blades of a helicopter loudly turning above my head. “I can’t believe this is really…
Photo of the Week: Fireweed in Alaska
During our time in Alaska, I kept seeing these beautiful pink wildflowers, growing just off the sides of the road. The colour was so eye-catching, they almost appeared to glow…
All Aboard The McKinley Explorer! – A Ride on the Scenic Alaska Railroad
It’s no secret that we love travelling by train! We’ve made many train trips over the years, but our journey on the Alaska Railroad was the most scenic train trip…
Denali National Park Bus Tour- Experiencing the Tundra Wilderness Tour
Denali National Park is one of Alaska’s most special places. Home to an impressive amount of large mammals and a beautiful landscape of high alpine tundra, the park’s shining star…
Photo of the Week: Autumn in Edmonton’s River Valley
I may not always be the biggest fan of my home city, but there is one thing I can’t deny- Edmonton has a beautiful river valley, especially in the fall….
Winter in Jasper National Park- A Frosty Photo Series
Long, cold, and dreary. Those are all words that we Albertans tend to use when describing our winters. I can agree with the long and, most of the time, cold,…
Photo of the Week: Mule Deer in Jasper National Park
As a huge animal lover, I am always on the lookout for wildlife when I travel. While I don’t always have the best of luck in some destinations, I never…
The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk- Alberta’s Coolest Hike
Peering over the edge of a snow covered bridge, I have to catch my breath when I think about how far down the canyon below is. Fifty-one meters- the same…
8 Reasons to Visit Jasper in January (and All Winter Long!)
When people see pictures of Jasper, or hear about the fantastic opportunities for outdoor adventure, they don’t need much convincing to pay a visit. Jasper’s natural beauty sells itself! Once…
Snowshoeing in Jasper- Our First Experience and Why You Should Try it Too!
When I signed us up to go on a snowshoeing excursion in Jasper National Park, both Mike and I didn’t know what to expect. In all honesty, we were kind…
Photo of the Week: Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Inlet
Vancouver is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. The city’s skyline is sophisticated and clean, its glass-walled buildings reflecting blues and greens from the surrounding ocean and mountains. This is…
Photo of the Week: Diablo Lake, North Cascades Highway
Diablo Lake is just one of many beautiful stops along the North Cascades Highway in Washington, one of America’s most scenic drives. The lake is captivating, to say the least….
Into the Ice- Cruising to Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska
The scenery during our Alaska cruise was spectacular the entire way through, but nothing was quite as dramatic as sailing into Glacier Bay. Glistening in the mist, the smooth, turquoise,…