Winter Camping with the Jeep
I’ve been pacing the floors far too often this winter. Eager to get out and enjoy being surrounded by nothing but the wilderness, and when weekend weather reports were calling for +9C and a low of only +4C, I thought that it would be a great time to get out…
Athabasca Ice Fishing Adventure
As part of a corporate team building event, it was decided a few that a few of us would head a couple of hours North of Edmonton to the small town of Athabasca to meet with a guide to take us out ice fishing for the weekend. It’s a quiet…
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…
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…
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”…
