travel beyond the obvious
There are waterfalls of all sizes in Maligne Canyon, which is in Canada’s Jasper National Park. They were among my favorite waterfalls because of the contrast between the smooth flowing water and the jagged rock Read More …
In an area with more than its share of geological oddities, lovely Maligne Canyon in Canada’s Jasper National Park is a standout. A short walk along the top of the canyon allows visitors a peek Read More …
I noticed a few chipmunks (golden-mantled ground squirrels, to be precise) while shooting near the base of Cameron Falls in Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park.
The guide books all warn drivers on Alberta’s Highway 40 (the Kananaskis Trail) to watch for Rocky Mountain Sheep along the side of the road. Fortunately, one doesn’t have to be looking too hard to Read More …
Linking to Monochrome Madness at Leanne Cole Photography, Wordless Wednesday, Image-in-ing, and Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Day Dreamer. Red Rock Canyon The Hike to Blakiston Falls More Waterton Lakes posts
On a hot summer day, as it was when we visited, families flock to Red Rock Canyon in the northern section of Waterton Lakes National Park. Here, kids of all ages can play in the Read More …
We stayed two nights in Waterton Lakes National Park, booking accommodations in Waterton at the Bear Mountain Motel. While there is nothing luxurious about it, Bear Mountain is a bargain in the Canadian Rockies. Like Read More …
There are so many hikes in Jasper National Park (and all of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks) we didn’t have time for, but Beauty Creek provides an opportunity for one last jaunt as we leave Read More …
The national parks of the Canadian Rockies are stunningly beautiful. They are also laced with trails that allow visitors of all levels of athleticism to get off the highway and step right into that gorgeous Read More …
Maligne Lake Road runs along the Maligne River between Medicine and Maligne lakes in Canada’s Jasper National Park. It’s a pretty river, especially where huge boulders unexpectedly sprout from the rapids. I particularly like the Read More …