Following a great night’s sleep in the Chateau Lake Louise we were ready to head to our next destination in the Canadian Rockies. We had hopes of reaching Jasper by lunchtime. Much to my dismay we were greeted by dark gray skies and a steady rain. Before heading north for the day, into Jasper National... Continue Reading →
Yoho National Park is the smallest of the four National Parks within the Canadian Rockies. It is directly west of Banff National Park. More specifically, the park is just across the Continental Divide from Lake Louise, in the neighboring province of British Columbia. While Yoho is considerably smaller in size than Banff and Jasper; it... Continue Reading →
Ashley and I just booked a hotel for the night in Jasper, an awesome little mountain town. Then I drove us back to the Icefields Parkway, where we headed south for six or seven miles until we reached the trailhead for the Valley of the Five Lakes hike. The trail has an elevation gain of... Continue Reading →
We had campsite reservations for the next two nights at the Lake Louise Campground. We would be living a completely opposite lifestyle from what we had at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise a few nights earlier and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel the night before. We loved what luxurious wilderness lodging had to offer, but... Continue Reading →
I’ve often wondered about what might be the most scenic drive in all of North America. The answer is obviously subjective. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of amazing scenic routes throughout the continent. I’ve enjoyed quite a few especially scenic drives on my travels. There are scenic byways that cling to lakes and rivers,... Continue Reading →
My Top Ten National Parks of North America The list so far: 10. Grand Canyon National Park 9. Yoho National Park 8. Zion National Park 7. Bryce Canyon National Park 6. Yosemite National Park 5. Olympic National Park 4. Banff National Park The Statistics Date established: 1885 Annual visitation (2014): 3.6 million Size: 1,641,027... Continue Reading →
My Top Ten National Parks of North America Don't forget to check out my # 10. Grand Canyon National Park 9. Yoho National Park The Statistics Date established: October 10, 1886 Annual visitation: Around 700,000 Size: 318,519 acres Location: Eastern British Columbia My Experience Number of visits: One Total days in the park: Just a... Continue Reading →
The mountains near the town of Lake Louise were gigantic snowcapped behemoths. They blocked out the sun and cast endless shadows. Soon we were off the highway and approaching the Chateau Lake Louise. Ashley and I decided to live it up for half of our time in the Canadian Rockies. The historic Fairmont Chateau Lake... Continue Reading →
My Top Ten Waterfalls 1. Havasu Falls – Havasu Canyon, Arizona This 100-foot tall plunge easily tops my list. The blue-green water is simply amazing. There is a small, but pristine beach at its base and the travertine formations around the fall are out of this world. I actually have a photo I took of... Continue Reading →
A month before my wife and I got engaged we decided to take a 5,000 mile roadtrip to the Canadian Rockies. We spent a couple of nights in Banff and Jasper National Parks. One afternoon we decided to leave Lake Louise and travel the short distance to Yoho National Park in neighboring British Columbia. We spent a... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of a Day Hiker 