Camping, Hiking (and a Party) in Elk Island National Park

We are on year four of this tradition, and honestly it is a highlight of the year! Three of my favourite things – camping, hiking, and a party – in an amazing place. With many of the best and brightest folks in my life. I couldn’t ask for a better birthday celebration. CAMPING Camping inContinueContinue reading “Camping, Hiking (and a Party) in Elk Island National Park”

September Hiking in Jasper National Park

For Part One of this series – “September Camping in Jasper National Park”, click here. INTRODUCTION There are hundreds of trail choices in Jasper National Park, depending on your goals and skill level. We chose three trails that offer a variety of options, for both the seasoned hiker and the tourist with little experience. IContinueContinue reading “September Hiking in Jasper National Park”

September Camping in Jasper National Park

The “view” from their campsite. That’s the bathroom building in the middle ground. Wow oh wow I pulled off a last minute (for me), long weekend camping trip to Jasper. In September. With two longs hikes. If feels like I should get at least 3 medals and eighteen gold stars for this one. For beingContinueContinue reading “September Camping in Jasper National Park”

Camping at Crimson Lake Provincial Park (2020)

This trip was a COVID consolation prize. We were supposed to have spent last week in Portland, Oregon celebrating the 10th anniversary of my 30th birthday trip. But let’s not dwell on what could have been but never was. I still had the time booked off work, so I started looking for some options. ThereContinueContinue reading “Camping at Crimson Lake Provincial Park (2020)”