Mt. Kilimanjaro was formed by fusion of three extinct volcanoes (Kibo — 19340′; Mawenzi –16896′; and Shira — 13000′). There are several routes to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit most of which are very steep, but get you…
The first time I ever saw bear grass was while hiking in Idaho’s panhandle some years ago. I was standing in a field of lovely white blooming plants that resembled grass and didn’t know what type of plant it was. It was bear grass, not…
“Lake Louise” is a name that refers to a beautiful glacial lake, a village, and a ski destination. All of these places are in close proximity but I’ll always be using the term to describe the lake itself. I’ve been…
This photo proved to be challenging, although Jonathan L figured out where it was — just didn’t put a name to it. That’s a view of the Montmorency River as enters the great St. Lawrence River, 13 km (about 10 miles) east of Quebec City….
In a region where every turn of the road brings an even more beautiful view, it’s hard for me to pick favorite spots in Banff National Park. I’ve recently grown very fond of the area near Castle Junction, off Highway #93 on the…
The state of California has some pretty remarkable scenery. Where else can you find the world’s … Oldest trees (bristle-cone pines) Tallest trees (redwoods) Largest/most
The state of California has some pretty remarkable scenery. Where else can you find the world’s … Oldest trees (bristle-cone pines) Tallest trees (redwoods) Largest/most massive trees (sequoias)… …but in California? I know it’s…
I wouldn’t go as far as claiming to be an avid hiker, but I’m not a novice in terms of physical activity. I believe in travelling on the road less travelled, well the road up Sani Passis is well-travelled, just by 4×4’s. My boyfriend…
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I’d feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our “hike of the week”, this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a…
If you travel west from Calgary, Alberta on the TransCanada Highway, you’ll see the Canadian Rockies growing ever larger during your entire journey. It’s an amazing sight! In less than an hour you’re right in the heart of…
Mt. Kilimanjaro was formed by fusion of three extinct volcanoes (Kibo — 19340′; Mawenzi –16896′; and Shira — 13000′). There are several routes to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit most of which are very steep, but get you…
The first time I ever saw bear grass was while hiking in Idaho’s panhandle some years ago. I was standing in a field of lovely white blooming plants that resembled grass and didn’t know what type of plant it was. It was bear grass, not…
“Lake Louise” is a name that refers to a beautiful glacial lake, a village, and a ski destination. All of these places are in close proximity but I’ll always be using the term to describe the lake itself. I’ve been…
This photo proved to be challenging, although Jonathan L figured out where it was — just didn’t put a name to it. That’s a view of the Montmorency River as enters the great St. Lawrence River, 13 km (about 10 miles) east of Quebec City….
In a region where every turn of the road brings an even more beautiful view, it’s hard for me to pick favorite spots in Banff National Park. I’ve recently grown very fond of the area near Castle Junction, off Highway #93 on the…
The state of California has some pretty remarkable scenery. Where else can you find the world’s … Oldest trees (bristle-cone
The state of California has some pretty remarkable scenery. Where else can you find the world’s … Oldest trees (bristle-cone pines) Tallest trees (redwoods) Largest/most massive trees (sequoias)… …but in California? I know it’s…
I wouldn’t go as far as claiming to be an avid hiker, but I’m not a novice in terms of physical activity. I believe in travelling on the road less travelled, well the road up Sani Passis is well-travelled, just by 4×4’s. My boyfriend…
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I’d feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our “hike of the week”, this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a…
If you travel west from Calgary, Alberta on the TransCanada Highway, you’ll see the Canadian Rockies growing ever larger during your entire journey. It’s an amazing sight! In less than an hour you’re right in the heart of…
