Long time readers will remember me Entering the Rat’s Nest with Canmore Cave Tours a few years ago. That post told the story of my exciting subterranean adventure exploring one of Canada’s longest cave systems. […]
The very first story I published when I started writing for the Calgary Guardian back in 2014 was all about stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). More specifically, how one could change their perspective on the traditional mode […]
People come from all over the world to gaze in wonder at the Canadian Rockies. There are so many ways to immerse yourself in their rugged beauty, from your own two feet to the back […]
The Ghost River Wilderness Area, in southwest Alberta, holds a very special place in my heart. I spent eight years living and working in the area and its rugged beauty hooked me instantly. Even now […]
Banff’s Cave and Basin is the birthplace of Canada’s national park system. In 1883 three railway workers, brothers William and Tom McCardell and their partner Frank McCabe, “discovered” the cave and basin on the lower […]
Summer is the time for festivals. They have become a staple of our warmest months and provide opportunities to connect with many like-minded individuals. There are numerous possibilities that exist to suit your own unique […]
As a kid growing up in Saskatchewan I have fond memories of watching thunderstorms rolling across the prairie landscape. Summers were hot and humid, ideal conditions for creating these massive storm cells that you could […]
Photography has long been a passion of mine. The ability to capture a single moment in time simply with the push of a button is pretty incredible. Technology is always changing the way we shoot […]
This post is dedicated to the favourite winter pastime of skiing in Alberta. We’re all pretty familiar with the province’s most popular resorts, but even I was surprised to learn of places such as Buffalo […]
If you haven’t realized it by now I enjoy exploring old frontier forts that are scattered across western Canada. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge, Fort Normandeau near Red Deer, and Fort Calgary in its namesake […]
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