Banff – Alberta, Canada Explore the History of the Canadian Rockies The national parks of the Canadian Rockies are World Heritage Sites themselves. What better way to explore Banff National Park and experience some authentic Canadian Rockies culture, then to visit Banff’s historic sites. With this list of great things to do in Banff your sure to experience all that Banff has to offer….
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Three Historic Hikes Near Banff
Banff – Alberta, Canada Explore the History of the Canadian Rockies Banff National Park is famous for its natural wonder: from the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the natural hot springs. In Banff you’re greeted by the majesty of nature at every turn. While you’re exploring the great outdoors, why not experience Banff’s cultural…
Working Holiday in the Canadian Rockies: Why Working in Banff is an Experience You Don’t Want to Miss
Banff – Alberta, Canada Become an Honorary Local in Banff Travelers often seek out an authentic experience. By taking a job in the Rockies you’ll get to become an honorary local. You’ll get to really explore the community and live that authentic experience of the Rockies in Banff National Park. Plus, there is too much…
Elk Photography at Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park
As we approach the middle of June here in Banff National Park, we approach the heart of elk calving season, a wonderful time to attempt to get some new elk photography shots into your portfolio. One of my favourite spots to try to photograph newborn elk calves and their attentive mothers is along Vermilion Lakes…
Fall Wildlife Photography Preview for Banff National Park
As fall slowly approaches here in Banff National Park, I thought now would be a great time to take a look ahead at autumn / fall wildlife photography opportunities for Banff and Jasper National Parks and beyond. I’ll begin with Banff, which offers not only some great fall landscape photography, but some fantastic wildlife photo…
Canadian Rockies RV Camping: Rampart Creek
Check out some Canadian Rockies RV camping at Rampart Creek.
RV Camping in the Canadian Rockies: Tunnel Mountain
Check out the Tunnel Mountain RV campground in Banff National Park.
Landscape Photography – Moraine Lake in Banff National Park
With the advent of spring in Banff National Park comes a plethora of nature photography opportunities: bears are wandering the valley bottoms, prairie crocuses are shining brightly on the mountain slopes, and fresh leaves are poking out all over. But spring also heralds a time for landscape photographers to get serious in Banff as the…
Banff National Park turns 125
Celebrate Banff’s birthday.
Banff National Park: Sulphur Mountain
If there’s an epicenter, a place where the history of Banff National Park springs from that would have to be Sulphur Mountain. Sulphur Mountain gets its name from two of its most main attractions: the Cave and Basin toward the bottom of the mountain, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs further up. Hot springs, of…