Glacier NP-Many Glacier Area Entrance

We were scheduled for two boat rides and a hike, so we got up at 5:30 am, quickly dressed and drove to the Many Glacier Hotel. This area is closed to the general public unless you have a reservation for an activity based out of the Many Lodge area, or a reservation for a stay… Continue reading Glacier NP-Many Glacier Area Entrance

Waterton Lakes National Park + Happy Canada Day!

June 30 – More beautiful Canadian scenery on our travel day to Waterton Lakes National Park. We arrived at Crooked Creek Campground just outside Waterton Lakes National Park. Thank you, Gerlind for this recommendation–although we did not see bears near the campground as you did a few years ago. We were told to drive to… Continue reading Waterton Lakes National Park + Happy Canada Day!

Johnston Canyon, a Big Black Bear, & Fairmont Hot Springs

We left Banff this morning and headed to Johnston Canyon and Falls. Another great wildlife nature overpass bridge. As we arrived both parking lots said FULL. Crap. The ranger suggested coming back another day. Yeah, right! Luckily, he let us head into what was ParkLot 2 to see if we found anything. SCORE…there were actually… Continue reading Johnston Canyon, a Big Black Bear, & Fairmont Hot Springs

Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day3 – BEARS!

Barry and I agreed it was not worth driving to Lake Maligne early this rainy morning. We slept in for a “normal” travel day. Today we headed back down the Icefields Parkway to Banff. Shortly after leaving Jasper—I got a bear Jackpot! it was a mama bear and her two young cubs in a big… Continue reading Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day3 – BEARS!

Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day2

June 26, 2025To start our day Barry and I repeated my walk along the river to Waterfowl Lake before we headed north for more of the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park-into Jasper National Park. When an animal suddenly appears and crosses the road, it can be treacherous for everyone. ONE lane each way, but… Continue reading Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day2

Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day 1

(Bow Lake) 6/25 – CHANGE OF PLANS Today we thought we would take it easy after our full day hiking yesterday. But looking at the weather forecast for the next couple of days, we decided to leave Lake Louise Campground a day early to get a jump on the Icefields Parkway. The popular campgrounds that… Continue reading Oh, Canada! Icefields Parkway-Day 1

Oh Canada! Lake Louise

We are so excited for our time in the Canadian National Parks of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes and the stunning scenery of this entire area! Getting closer! 6/23/25We arrived at Lake Louise Hard-Top Trailer Campground for three nights.  This was a “shared” site. Not an issue. 🙂 Since we couldn’t snag two tickets online… Continue reading Oh Canada! Lake Louise

Visit with CANADIAN Friends

We just spent a most enjoyable afternoon and evening with Jennine and Garth Totton in Coronach, Saskatchewan on their farm! This is the Totton family farm where Garth grew up. WOW! What an incredible property. It is as peaceful here as it is beautiful! I met Jennine and Garth at CVR last winter via Saturday TEAM… Continue reading Visit with CANADIAN Friends