Lake Minnewanka
I’ve typically stayed clear of frozen lakes, rivers and ponds with the exception of a brief “ice golf” tournament a few years ago, and an ice fishing trip in February of 2015. Lake Minnewanka was calling to me however. It is a man-made lake in Alberta, and due to this…
The Phantom of the North
Once again, a trip along Alberta’s Highway 11 from the Rocky Mountains to Nordegg doesn’t disappoint for wild life. This time around, I spotted a grey owl sitting on the remains of a sign post along the side of the road. I stopped on the side of the road, swapped…
Maligne Canyon, Jasper
Located within Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon offers up some interesting hiking trails year round with views into and from the 160 foot deep canyon. Map/Route: Just a few minutes outside of the town of Jasper, follow Maligne Lake Road. You’ll want to stop at “Bridge 5” for the main…
The Screaming Heads
In the Muskoka region of Ontario Canada, lies “The Screaming Heads”, a work of outdoor art by Peter Camani. The property serves as both the home of the artist as well as his expanding canvas of concrete sculptures and metal works. Pictured above is the warrior princess, and below the…
Top Ten Adventures of 2014
2014 is now done and over with, and I thought I’d review my past year in a variety of different ways. It gives me the opportunity to see what I enjoyed and didn’t so much enjoy about the year, along with ideas for personal and professional growth, travel adventures and…