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…
Edmonton Snow Storm
February 5th, 2015 a bit of a snow storm hits Edmonton Alberta, and of course, people are on the roads that have no idea how their vehicles perform in these adverse conditions. Alberta drivers constantly disgust me, although I’m sure I would have seen the stupidity elsewhere too. The big…
Kneehill County Canola
Kneehill County in Alberta has a lot of Canola farm land. Toss in some storm clouds, an abandoned farm-house and you’ve got an opportunity for some great photos. On the travel agenda for 2015 is more exploration of Alberta’s summer storm corridor from Airdrie to Red Deer. A “bucket list”…
