What you need to know about Ha Ling Peak, a very popular Rocky Mountain hike in Canmore and near Calgary. It’s a short, steep climb with a redesigned trail to make it easier to get to the top and see fabulous views.
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The 5 Best Places To Stop And Take Pictures On The Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is the most scenic drive in all of Canada (and perhaps the world). Here are the 5 best places to stop and take pictures along the Icefield Parkway in Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Rocky Mountain Hikes Near Calgary: Prairie Mountain, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek Trail Loop
Prairie Mountain is a popular hike in Elbow Valley near Calgary. You can climb straight up and straight down, or you can navigate this loop and see creeks, meadows, pine trees, and bursts of alpine flowers.
Tee Time #9: Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
A review of the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Club, the legendary Stanley Thomspon design. This course is routinely one of the best in Canada and it holds up nearly a century after persimmon woods tried to tackle the 600 yard par 5s.
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Barrier Lake Fire Lookout, Yates Mountain, Jewell Pass on The Prairie View Trail
The Jewell Pass via Prairie View Trail, and Barrier Lake Fire Lookout hike has all sorts of rewards for your efforts. You can hit 3 different summit points, there’s a waterfall, cooling creeks, and a wide-open lakeshore to explore dotted with forests and meadows.
Rocky Mountains Hiking In Alberta: Canyon Creek Ice Cave
The Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta is a unique adventure in the Rocky Mountains. It’s got fossil hunting, mountain biking, scrambling, and spelunking!
The Best Camera Is The One You Have On You – How My iPhone Is Replacing My DSLR
Here are some great ideas to get better pictures from iPhone to help you ditch the bulky DSLR. If I can become a published photographer with an old iPhone, you can too!
Blue Monday In The Sunshine
Getting up at 4 in the morning for work has its advantages. I need to remind myself of this each night when, at around 6:45, I start to get cranky and tired. Getting up at…
Stargazing At The Summit Of The Rockies
Taking the Banff Gondola to the summit of the Rockies gives you more than just the best view down, you have the chance for stargazing and astrophotography!
Tee Time #8: Kananaskis Country Golf Course 2.0
Kananaskis Country Golf Course #1 Lorette Dr, Kananaskis, Alberta |1-877-591-2525 Green fees: $68 – $125 In 2013 Alberta was devastated by riotous floods coming off the Rocky Mountains. The perfect combination of a high snowpack and…
The Rules For A Two And A Juice Road Trip
The phrase ‘two and a juice’ is a unique prairie expression. My friend turns it into a theme for road trips. Here’s how to get off the beaten path and explore small towns while having ‘two and a juice.’
Christmas at the Top Of Sulphur Mountain in Banff
If you want to celebrate Christmas in Banff, look up .. look waaaay up. Santa is at the top of Sulphur Mountain, here’s what’s going on:
More Than 25 Places To Stop Between Calgary And Vancouver
You don’t need to drive from Calgary to Vancouver as fast as you can. It’s more enjoyable if you take your time and stop at all the things. Check these out!
All The Places I Like To Stop Between Calgary And Edmonton
Here are the best places to stop between Calgary and Edmonton. From food to drink to treats to animals to golf to beaches. This is the list you need.
Mount Norquay Is The Perfect Place For Families To Ski
Mount Norquay, across from the village of Banff, is the perfect family ski resort. They have a variety of lessons, activities, and terrain for everyone.
Top Golf Courses In Alberta
Here are some of the top golf courses in Alberta you should get on your tee time bucket list.