Last summer we were given the most amazing opportunity. My parents gifted us their trailer. I used to trailer and even tent with my kids when they were young, but in recent years I have focused more on traveling outside the country. I have been known to say “It’s not a true vacation if you… Read More Great Camping in Alberta
Last summer I spent a weekend exploring the Alberta Badlands with a friend. The landscape is so breathtaking, that these photos in no way do it justice. However I felt the need to use these beautiful photos in a post so here we are. There are photos from Horseshoe Canyon, as well as Dinosaur Provincial… Read More Alberta Badlands Photo Book
When we were planning a trip to Banff last summer, I did my research. Which hike should we do? What was there to see in the area? And of course, where’s the best gluten free food in Banff? I always scope out places to eat in advance so that I know not only where it… Read More Best Gluten Free in Banff!
Last summer I did my first ever backpacking trip! My best friend and I decided on hiking Skyline trail in Jasper. I did a lot of research before settling on this hike. There are a couple reasons this one was my top choice. Firstly, it was touted as one of the best views to effort… Read More Hiking Skyline Trail Jasper, Alberta
Invermere BC is a quaint little resort town with amazing lake and mountain vistas, many wonderful restaraunts, and tons of things to do. If you are planning a trip, definitely check out our Invermere series of posts. We highlight our original travel photography, great spots to eat, amazing hikes in the area and of course… Read More 10 Fun Things in Invermere BC
We recently spent a lovely week in Invermere, BC. It’s a quaint resort town that caters to tourists year round. In the winter you can stay and ski at Panorama. In the summer you can rent a boat and spend the day on Lake Windermere. Invermere has so many charming attributes. The wildlife is abundant,… Read More Going to Invermere, BC? Eat Here!
We wanted to share with you how we recently planned an affordable winter weekend getaway. This is how we organized our quick trip to break up the monotony of January in Alberta. In order to be cost effective, we did some research and found out about the Fairmont Alberta residents rate. This gave us 30%… Read More Our Budget Savvy Trip in the Alberta Rockies.
There is beauty, heartbreaking beauty, everywhere. Edward Abbey Back when Alex was a kid, we had done the Lake Agnes tea house hike at Lake Louise. This time we wanted to do it with Mike. Alex insisted that if we were driving all the way there we had to have dinner at the Walliser Stube… Read More Lake Agnes Tea House Hike