Thursday, July 4, 2024

Banff & Jasper: June 2024

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  Banff: Arriving in Calgary & exploring Moraine Lake (Days 1-2) Banff Gondola, Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (Yoho National Park), ...
Saturday, June 29, 2024

Icefields Parkway on route to Banff: Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, and saying goodbye to the mountains (Day 9)

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We initially planned this trip as a way to celebrate both my 40th birthday and our 10th anniversary of being together.  This isn't the f...
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Jasper: Valley of the Five Lakes, Moose, & Medicine Lake (Day 8)

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On our last full day in Jasper, we decided to tackle a hike that's only a 5 minute drive away from our hotel, the Valley of the Five Lak...
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Jasper: Sunwapta Falls, Chaba Imne (Maligne Lake) & Spirit Island (Day 7)

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Spirit Island  Spiritual places have always moved me, and today was no different.  This afternoon, we headed to Maligne Lake to take the boa...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Jasper: Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Island, & Athabasca Falls (Day 6)

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Early in the morning, we set off for Maligne Canyon.  This stunning canyon has been created by the force of the Maligne River.  There are in...
Monday, June 24, 2024

Banff: Icefields Parkway en route to Jasper (Day 5)

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Today we drove away from the crowds of Banff and headed north to Jasper along the famous Icefields Parkway.  This drive reminded us both of ...
Saturday, June 22, 2024

Banff Gondola, Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (Yoho National Park), Lake Louise, & Johnston Canyon (Days 3-4)

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There are many travel blogs out there, and they all serve their purpose.  For me, the purpose has always been first and foremost to capture ...