We spent the night in Calgary with our friends Pat and Harry who entertained us royally. Next morning, we headed south to the High River Alberta airport to embark on a flight with Harry to fly over the Frank Slide in southern Alberta. As we took off from the airport, we were greeted with breathtaking…
Lake Louise and Agnes Lake Hike
We left the Bow River RV Park in Cochrane early hoping to get parking near Moraine Lake. The crowds were insane so we parked near Chateau Lake Louise and decided to explore the area around the Lake instead. When we arrived it was raining and the visibility was poor so we went into the historic…
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
After relaxing in Cochrane for a few days visiting with our old friends Pat and Harry in Calgary we decided to head back into British Columbia and visit Yoho National Park. Along the way we stopped at the famous Spiral Tunnels at Kicking Horse Pass. The Spiral Tunnels at Kicking Horse Pass are an engineering…
Icefield Parkway
On our last full day in Jasper, we decided to take a drive south on the Icefield Parkway to witness the beauty of Athabasca Falls. a breathtaking natural wonder that draws thousands of visitors every year. With its powerful flow of water, the falls are truly a sight to behold. The falls were named after…
Pyramid Lake, Jasper Alberta
WE spent the morning in Jasper, walking around the picturesque mountain town which has something to offer for every traveler. We explored the town’s charming shops and stopped by an internet cafe to catch up on some emails. In the afternoon, we headed to Pyramid Lake, a stunning lake near Jasper that is surrounded by…
Edith Cavell Meadows Hike and Jasper Park Lodge
The next morning we were back in Jasper National Park to tackle the Edith Cavell Meadow hike. It was highly recommended and we had a perfect day to get a close up look at the iconic Mt. Edith Cavell. The mountain was named for Edith Cavell, who was a British nurse working in Belgium during…
Valley of Five Lakes and Miette Hot Springs
We got up early again under clear blue skies and headed back to Jasper to do the highly recommended Valley of Five Lakes hike. The hike is a moderate to difficult trail that takes you through a picturesque valley with five stunning glacial lakes. The hike starts at the Valley of Five Lakes parking lot…
Maligne Lake and Gorge, Jasper AB
Our journey to Hinton from McBride took us past Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, which provided breathtaking views as we drove. Once we arrived at the Hinton/Jasper KOA RV Resort, we settled in for a seven-day stay. The resort, which is about 15 miles east of the park entrance is very…
McBride, BC in the Robson Valley
On the drive from Quesnel to McBride we passed through Prince George before heading east into wide open country with growing mountains on either side as we passed through the Robson Valley. The Robson Valley is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, wolves, and mountain goats. The valley is part of the…
Barkerville, BC
Our Alaska adventure was a trip of a lifetime, but it was time to head south to Quesnel, BC in search of more adventures. We checked in at the Roberts Roost RV Park in Quesnel then we went into town for dinner and to have a look around. Quesnel is a small town in the…