McLean Mill National Historic Site is tucked away in the woods of Vancouver Island’s Alberni Valley. My recent visit there with my brother seemed like a bust. But I had a feeling that I was missing something. On first glance, McLean is a ragtag collection of old wooden buildings … [Read more...] about Exploring the McLean Mill National Historic Site
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Historic Tea House Hikes in Banff National Park
Hiking, Swiss guides and tea houses – what do they all have in common? Lake Louise, of course! There are two historic tea house hikes that you can do in Alberta’s Banff National Park – and both start at the beautiful blue waters of Lake Louise. Sit back with a cup of tea and read … [Read more...] about Historic Tea House Hikes in Banff National Park
Alberta’s Kananaskis Country: Hiking and Camping in the Highwood
For this week’s adventure, we opted to go off-grid. Yup, we even ditched paved roads to drive a short section of the gravel Forestry Trunk Road south of Highwood House in Kananaskis County, Alberta, to set up for a three-day stay away from the fray. To find out more about … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Kananaskis Country: Hiking and Camping in the Highwood
Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta
Hiking, biking, camping, wildlife watching – what’s not to like about Peter Lougheed Provincial Park? Toss in a few lakes and stunning mountain scenery and you have the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. So why did it take us 34 years to finally camp here? It’s a long story, … [Read more...] about Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta
Paddling the San Juan River
When it pops up your Facebook feed as a memory, it's a great reminder to share a perfect adventure. June is a prime month to be paddling the San Juan River, as are the months of May and September. This river trip has everything - from ancient ruins, rock art, and historic trails … [Read more...] about Paddling the San Juan River