Dinosaur Provincial Park in eastern Alberta is one of the must visit sites in the province - an a UNESCO site to boot. It's got two major things going for it - badlands scenery on steroids and more complete dinosaur skeletons than anywhere else in the world. Here's how to get the most out of a visit to Dinosaur Provincial Park, even if you only have a day. First - don't do the following The…
Hiking the Auriol Trail in Yukon's Kluane National Park is a must if you're in the area. There aren't many accessible hikes in the park that offer what this one does - superb sub-alpine and alpine scenery within 8 kilometres of the start of the trail. Better yet, the hike on the Auriol Trail is an easy one. With the trailhead located only 10 minutes south of Haines Junction, it's a hike you can knock…
I look at the car thermometer. It reads -14°C without the wind-chill at 2 PM. Then I look at my husband - and he's got a giant smile plastered all over his face. The one thing he likes to do more than anything else in the world is skate. And one of the best places in the world for skating is the Rideau Canal in Ottawa - also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cold temperatures be…
Have you thought about hiking the Berg Lake trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park? The trail wins the popularity award in the Canadian Rockies. It sees more backpackers (almost 4,000 per year) and day hikers than any other trail in the Rockies. But don’t be put off by this fact. There is a good reason so many people hike the Berg Lake trail – extraordinary scenery and an extraordinary experience. Beauty on this standout multi-day…
A kayaking trip to Baja, Mexico is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors in winter. I love the consistent sunshine, the blue skies and the stark landscape that the Baja area is famous for. Some of the best weeks of my life have been spent on kayaking trips out of Loreto. 15 reasons you just might love a kayaking trip to Baja, Mexico Baja, Mexico is easily accessible via flights from Los Angeles. It's…
The Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta is a UNESCO world heritage site worth visiting. My visit to the Buffalo Jump, was an illuminating journey into the life of the Plains people and the buffalo culture. This buffalo jump is one of the world's oldest - and best preserved jumps. The name Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump traces its origins to a legend about a foolish young brave. He wanted to watch the herded buffalo come flying…