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

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

The Rockies Became Home We expected another visit to Banff. Instead, we found ourselves living in the Canadian Rockies—and discovering that sometimes the best adventures begin when the mountains change your plans.

Something will break. Plans will change. Weather won’t cooperate. And that’s not failure—it’s just part of the journey. The goal isn’t to avoid every problem… it’s to be ready, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward.

We are officially on the road, heading northwest toward a journey we’ve been dreaming about for months. Yellowstone, Banff, the Yukon… it all feels so close now