Choice Words in Brandon

My adventures have led me to Brandon, Manitoba.  It just happens that there are also 4000 pipe liners in town.  So finding a campsite in town was wishing for allot as the pipe liners horded them all. I guess that is because it takes 4 to dig…
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Bear Facts in Manitoba

Internet black out.. ugh! Left Moose Jaw and started my journey towards the province of Manitoba. I have been traveling the back roads for a few days in Northern Manitoba looking about, checking in on communities and parks. Unfortunately, my…

Moose and Me

Today, I was up at 5:30 AM for my journey to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It is a 1.5 hour drive to the Moose from my base camp. That meant, first stop, Tim Hortons coffee. Important in the morning as I am only 50% human in the morning. Yes, I need…

Confucius and Gandhi in Regina.

I am in the heart of Roughrider Country. Everywhere I go I see  Saskatchewan Roughrider jerseys or I hear a Saskatchewan Roughrider game on the radio.  Tonight the game is in stereo with two campsites tuned in. I have stumbled into Regina,…

Lost in Saskatoon

So much for the sun? Today was a cloudy affair with a sprinkling of rain.  Had to dig out my toque (wool cap for you non-Canadians) and a warm sweater.  Did not bother me none .. it is all good when outside researching the trails and parks…

River Valley Bliss in Saskatoon

Wow.. what a surprise! The Meewasin Valley Trail following along the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon is one fine waterfront pathway. It is right up there with some of the top BC waterfront pathways. It was an enjoyable adventure following…

Parting Ways in Prince Albert

New day. New Plan!  Bro and I are going are separate ways again. Bro is the hare and taking the high road and bolting for Ontario to search out a winter writers retreat for us both. Someone has to secure our winter accommodations. Mmmm.. and…

“Campground Cops” in Saskatchewan

Finishing up my tour of duty in the Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada.  It is a beautiful park. Maybe THE park in Saskatchewan. The plan is to explore and document some of the hiking trails and lookout towers located in…
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Buzzing in Saskatchewan

Bro and I have hooked up and we have crossed the border into Saskatchewan!  Now we are beginning to feel very cross country-ish.  Sort of giddy even. The scenery is changing to bright yellow blankets of canola fields, spotted with red barns,…

Treating myself to the Cory Pass Trail

Saved the best hike till last!  Well.. in my opinion the best hikes are the summit hikes because in many cases they provide the biggest rewards. The Cory Pass Trail in Banff National Park did not let me down one single bit. But first lets talk…

Rockman and Moi

On the road today heading back to Canmore, Alberta. Not that we need to research Canmore any further as we already have - but it will act, more as,  a  base camp for researching Banff.. which is my next adventure destination.  The reason…

Above the Snowline on Six Glaciers Trail

Leaving Eckville, Alberta at last. We had a corporate meeting and decisions were made.  Bro and I decided based on the facts we should split up again to cover more ground researching. So sad since we just hooked up again. But it was unanimous…

Canola Fields of Dreams

Meeting of the minds! The last couple of days have been spent working on the computer, exchanging travel stories with Bro and exploring in and around Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Oh.. yah, and we fit in a late game of golf. I am still the family…

Canyon Conundrum in Canmore

I Could not leave Canmore without getting drawn into another adventure!  I was raring to go. Packed up from my base camp. I was on the road by 8 AM. Just about leaving town when I  stopped in at Grotto Day Use Area to finish my Timmys coffee. The…

Waterfalls and Climbing in Canmore

Canmore here I come!  My legs were feeling great this morning after the big day of hiking and researching. I was raring to go again. Energizer bunny like. The day was pegged for researching closer to home base today. I wanted to check out…

Peaking on Ha Ling Trail in Canmore

Peaking in Canmore! What a day yesterday was. My best hike so far in 2009! First I had to get up early and move my base camp (travel pod) to Spray Lake in the north end of Kananaskis Country. I also wanted to tackle two more popular trails…

Wildlife Radar in Kananaskis

Alert.. Wildlife Sighting! Yesterday, was my last day in the Canyon Campground, so I decided that it was time to explore the Spray Trail leading to the community of Canmore, Alberta, Canada.  Spray Trail is actually a gravel road.  During…

Kananaskis Alpine Hiking into Paradise

Sitting here in a small cafe looking out at rock mountains and blue skies in the town of Canmore, Alberta in Kananaskis Country. I have not been ignoring you. No No. I been in the back country for 3-4 days researching and camping out totally…

Jail Break in Fort Calgary

Another gorgeous day! Spent the past few days powering down on parks and attractions in Calgary, Alberta.  Yup, still here. And Bro is still in Drayton Valley. Good news is that I now know the streets and highways well  in Cow Town. I even…

Bow River Patrol

For the past few days I have been navigating, exploring and researching along the highways and byways of Calgary, Alberta.  getting my bearings straight. But I am not staying in Calgary as my base camp is in Black Diamond. It is nice being…

Driving, Driving, Driving.. Raw Hide!

So..  Bro and I have finally met up, caught up and tracked each other down near Canmore, Alberta. We traveled for days and days and our paths finally came together so we could plan, work and rest. But working with the campground parks in…