The other day, Rolande and I went for short, evening drive into Banff National Park. We followed a familiar route, the Bow Valley Parkway. We enjoyed the scenery and even spotted a black bear, but the highlight for me was the colourful display of wildflowers at Hillsdale Meadow. These brilliant pink flowers are known as…
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Hike to Burstall Pass
I participated in a hike to the Burstall Pass yesterday, along with friends from our golf course. The trailhead for the hike is located about 45 km (28 miles) south of Canmore on the Spray Lakes Road, a little over a 1/2 hour drive. The hike is a round trip of 14.8 km (9.2 miles)…
Young Grizzly Enjoying Dandelions
Last evening I took my sister-in-law, Jinette Lee for a wildlife excursion into Kananaskis Country. We traveled to an area where I thought our chances of seeing a bear were best, the Highwood Pass on Highway 40. No luck there. I decided to return home via the Smith-Dorrien Trail, taking us through areas where I…
Two Jack Lake
Two Jack Lake is on the Lake Minnewanka loop road, 12 km from the town of Banff. It is a popular camping area and scenic site for photographers, with a stunning view of Mount Rundle to the south. The lake is often quite still, making it possible to capture good reflections of Mount Rundle on its…
The Highline Trail
This week was the beginning of the hiking season for me. I participate in a hiking club called the Meanderthals who venture out every Wednesday. In addition to the exercise, it’s a good opportunity for me to get some photographs while meandering along the trails. Yesterday, I joined a group of nine for a 13.9 km…