Oh Canada: Yoho & Kootenay

Banff and Jasper are the two most visited national parks in Canada, with good reason, but don’t be remiss if you think they are the only two in the Canadian Rockies. It’s quite incredible the amount of protective wilderness there is in the surrounding area. From Lake Louise, you can head west on Highway 1, …

Oh Canada: Jasper to Lake Louise

Leaving Jasper southbound on the 93 opens to expansive mountain ranges and the start of the Icefield Parkway. We, on the other hand, chose an alternate route to continue our journey. If you want to avoid some traffic for a bit and check out another region of the park, I suggest 93A. The road weaves …

Oh Canada: Three Regions of Jasper National Park

          We had spent a long day reaching Jasper National Park coming from Dawson Creek, British Columbia on the Alaska Highway. We drove nearly 300 miles into Hinton, Alberta, right on the northern outskirts of the park. It was fairly late so we got a bite to eat and found a …

Oh Canada: The Icefield Parkway and Beyond

Introduction:           Along the border of British Columbia and Alberta lies the Canadian Rocky Mountain Heritage Parks. Stunning views of snowy peaks and glaciers, icy blue flowing rivers and streams and expansive landscapes of forests and lakes makes up Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. The magnificent terrain is an incredible display of conservation …

Things to Consider for Your Next Road Trip

When I plan for a road trip there are three things I like to keep in mind: how I’m going to get there, how I’m going to sleep and of course how I’m going to eat. Whether it is a weekend excursion or a month-long adventure, these are the three most critical things to consider …