The Great Northern Expedition 

The Cassiar Highway is an adventure all on its own—remote wilderness, rugged mountains, wildlife and some of the most beautiful lakes we have seen anywhere in Canada.

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.

Getting to Whitehorse along the Alaska Highway had been every bit as good as we'd hoped. The roads were generally excellent,

There are few places in the world where so many breathtaking lakes can be found within just a few hours' drive of one another. During our time exploring Banff National Park, we quickly discovered that each lake has its own unique personality

Lake Louise is probably the most photographed and visited lake in Banff National Park and is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Moraine Lake has its own unique blend of deep blue and emerald green. Surrounded by towering peaks, glaciers, and rugged rock walls, the lake somehow feels both wild and peaceful at the same time.

The only way to visit Lake Agnes is to hike. While the trail isn't technically difficult, it is a steady uphill climb of approximately 1,500 feet from Lake Louise.For most hikers, it's challenging but very achievable

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