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ROAD TRIP: Itinerary For A Fun Family Weekend In Medicine Hat
There are lots of things to do when you spend a family weekend in Medicine Hat. It’s just a 3 hour drive to get away from it all, relax, unwind, and explore. Here are some family friendly things to do in Medicine Hat.
Where To Go For A Run In Medicine Hat
There are many great trails to go for a run in Medicine Hat.
How To Have An Epic Weekend Adventure In Alberta This Summer [CONTEST]
People travel from all around the world to explore the Rocky Mountains, and there they are .. in our backyard. I have friends who have lived here for decades and have never been past Lake…
Seen In Calgary #41: Stars. Lots And Lots of Stars
If you want to see aurora near Calgary, you need to put the lights of the city to your back. There’s no better place than Starland County, just 90 minutes outside Calgary.
An Afternoon Snowshoeing At The Canmore Nordic Centre
We took a winter break to go snowshoeing at the Canmore Nordic Centre and a nice relaxing trek through the woods while the nordic centre buzzed with skiers, sliders, and cyclists.
13 Things To Do On A Daytrip From Calgary To The Drumheller Valley
When going on a daytrip from Calgary, you can spin the compass in any direction and find adventure. The most popular options are mountains to the west, or badlands to the east. It’s a coin…
Why Everyone Says Camping At Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park Is The Best In Alberta
Camping at Writing-On-Stone provincial Park is often picked as the best in Alberta. It’s easy to see why, the campground is small enough and entertaining enough to be perfect.
Why You Can’t Go Swimming At The Cave And Basin National Historic Site
If you want to go hot springs swimming in the mountain parks of Canada, there are many places to dip. You can’t however, go swimming at the cave and basin – the spot that started it all.
The Best High Tea In The Rockies
There are many elegant hotels to have afternoon tea in the Rockies, but the best high tea in the Rockies, is one you hike high up to. Check these out:
5 Epic Kid-Friendly Hikes In The Rockies
If you’re exploring the Rocky Mountains of Alberta this summer, you need to really do it. Tackle these epic kid-friendly hikes in the rockies and get a view worth sweating for.
An Afternoon at the Jasper Park Lodge
Spending an afternoon at the Jasper Park Lodge is a great way to escape for what feels like a weekend. 2015 is the Jasper Park Lodge centennial making it an even better reason to visit.
The Icefields Parkway Is The Most Scenic Drive In Canada
Yes, the Cabot Trail is pretty spectacular. The Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler is stunning. Those are two beautiful ways to explore Canada, but none compare to the Icefields Parkway. The drive…
23 Must See Sights When Visiting Calgary And The Rocky Mountains
There are hundreds of things to do with visiting Calgary. Here’s 23 top ideas to see and have an epic adventure in Calgary and the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Finding Classic Neon Signs In The Gas City
Medicine Hat is known as the Gas City because of its vast natural gas reserves. But it also has wonderful neon gas signs. Check them out on this tour of Medicine Hat’s great sign art.
Maybe It Was Something I Ate #40: Dining Under A Teepee In Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is making a name for itself in culinary tourism. It wants you to come visit and eat. So I did, al fresco, under the teepee in Medicine Hat.