Hiking, Nature & Wildlife

Just the idea of driving the Alaska Highway sounded like an adventure to us. There’s something about being able to actually drive to the start of it from our Florida home that feels wildly different than flying in and “starting” the trip once you land.

Haines Junction became our base camp for exploring Kluane National Park. Towering over everything were the formidable St. Elias Mountains. They formed what looked like an impenetrable wall of rock, snow and glaciers stretching all the way to the Gulf of Alaska.

The name Minnewanka comes from the Stoney Nakoda words meaning "Water of the Spirits."

Every lake we've written about so far has inspired a sense of awe.Johnson Lake inspires something else.Relaxation.The lake is much smaller than many of Banff's famous lakes and, instead of dramatic cliffs or glaciers, it's surrounded by forests that create a peaceful, intimate setting

Although Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park, just across the British Columbia border from Banff National Park, we consider it an essential stop every time we visit the Canadian Rockies. In fact, we have never made a trip to Banff without spending time here.

We really wanted to see Peyto Lake. Getting to down to the actual lake is a lot more work than Lake Louise and Moraine lake – we found a pull off – no other vehicles - and took the Peyto Lake Access trail – the trail to the lake is just under a mile

After spending a few days exploring Dawson City and taking a side trip over the Top of the World Highway to Chicken, Alaska, we packed up our truck camper and headed north on the legendary Dempster Highway, wondering if the stories we'd heard about the road were true.

One of our favorite stops is Bow Lake, right along the Icefields Parkway. This time, we decided to hike the Bow Glacier Falls Trail.

Johnston Canyon is one of those Banff classics we keep coming back to. It’s popular (very), but it’s also genuinely spectacular: a walk through a narrow canyon with steel bridges and catwalks that hang over rushing water, leading you from one waterfall view to the next

One of the most recognizable sights in Banff isn’t a mountain or a lake—it’s Cascade Falls.

Hiking in Waterton National Park break away from the crowds for coveted peaceful moments.

Waterton National Park may share a border with Glacier National Park, but it offers an experience all its own. Discover dramatic mountain scenery, the historic Prince of Wales Hotel, scenic drives, abundant wildlife, and the unforgettable charm that makes Waterton one of our favorite destinations in the Canadian Rockies.

Many Gladiers Lake Hike is one of the best hikes in Montana!

A quiet dusk hike near the Many Glacier entrance in Glacier National Park started out perfectly—waterfalls, a snowshoe rabbit, a “stalker deer,” and even a bull moose by the lake. Then I got separated from Manny (and the bear spray) and came face-to-face with a huge brown bear on the trail just yards away. What happened next was a long, tense wait in the dark—and a reminder that “easy hikes” can change fast.

Most Yellowstone visitors never leave the roads and crowded boardwalks — but the real magic often begins where the pavement ends. In this reflective look at hiking Yellowstone, we share the trails, wildlife encounters, quiet moments, and sense of healing that come from slowing down and stepping deeper into one of the last truly wild places in America.

Spearfish South Dakota and the Surrounding area has so much to offer: Amazing Scenery, Fun Towns, Golf and more.

Revisiting the Badlands proved one thing — this landscape never looks the same twice. From quiet sunsets at the Pinnacles to unexpected wildlife encounters and “just a quick walk” that turned into an adventure, this trip was less about checking off sights and more about experiencing the park at a slower pace.

When Plan A Falls Through, Sometimes Plan B Becomes the Perfect AdventureSometimes the best travel moments happen when your carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn. That's exactly what happened during our recent RV journey through Pennsylvania, when a disappointing hiking situation led us straight into the heart of America's pastime. Williamsport, PA Our route through Montgomery, Pennsylvania took us directly past Williamsport - home of the Little League World Series. As

August 2025 • Watkins Glen, New York After exploring countless parks, gorges, and mountains across Canada and the US during our RV...

Why the Cabot Trail is Worth Your Time The Cabot Trail is one of the most scenic drives in the world – a 185-mile loop that can...