The Move to Missouri: Haines Junction

Distance: 290 miles We were at the gas station down the road first thing in the morning.  They had a repair shop that was open, so we detached...

The Move to Missouri: Tok

Distance: 319 miles We were up early after a restless sleep and did not pull out of the driveway until late morning.  After a last check around...

Canada: Heading Home

We packed all of our stuff and loaded the rental car one last time before checking out of the hotel. We tried to wander around some of the art gallery...

Canada: Edmonton Again

A few days earlier we had decided to cancel our next University of Alberta reservations and opted for a mid-range chain hotel in Edmonton. We got up...

Canada: Red Deer River Valley Badlands

We tried to get up early enough to catch a badland hike at the Tyrell Provincial Park but the drive took longer than anticipated and we had missed the...

Canada: Drumheller

We arrived at the Royal Tyrrel Museum in Drumheller at about 10:30 am after a three-hour drive. Hans purchased some food at the cafeteria and I had...

Canada: Sulfur Mountain

We got up a little late and drove straight to Sulfur Mountain, named for the smell of the now closed hot springs that used to be one of the main tourist...

Canada: Banff

Castle Rock: a stop alongthe way to BanffWe were still fairly fatigued today. We took advantage of the cooler weather and left the bustling town center...

Canada: Moraine Lake and a Sneak Peak at Banff

We had planned to hike Fairview Mountain (otherwise known as Overtime Mountain, due to the number of rescued hikers) but the trail reports were discouraging...

Canada: Lake Louise

Still awake, I watched the light through the window as dawn began. I whispered to ask if Hans was still awake and he immediately responded that he’d...

Canada: Columbia Icefield

Hans rose first and went to the shower house. I had bathed the night before, so as I was getting dressed in the car I was startled by more than the...

Canada: Mt. Edith Cavell

The plan was to hike the Cavell Meadow Trail (which was reported to take anywhere between 3-6 hours) but we did not feel terribly inspired this morning....

Canada: Paddles and Pedals

The day began slowly and we had to move the tent because it rained during the night, making a small mud hole where we had pitched it. After purchasing...

Canada: Introduction to Jasper National Park

Neither of us slept very well owing to the lack of air conditioning and stifling heat in the room. We didn’t even use the blankets that were provided....

Canada: Another Journey Begins

We’ve been traveling since 7 p.m. last night, Alberta time. It’s now about 8 p.m. as Hans is falling asleep on his dormitory bed and I am starting yet...

Canada

Tonight we begin our two-week vacation in Alberta, Canada. It has been four years since our last trip. The first time, we had been dating for barely...