Nature and Wildlife

Experience the natural world through our lens! Here we share our encounters with local wildlife, scenic hiking trails, and breathtaking natural phenomena. Each post includes tips for responsible wildlife viewing, best photography spots, and ways to connect with nature while respecting local ecosystems.

Dawson Creek to Whitehorse: Our Alaska Highway Phase 1

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.

From the Mountains to the Sea: Haines Junction, Haines & Southeast Alaska

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.

Lake Minnewanka

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

Johnson Lake

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

Emerald Lake (Yoho National Park)

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.

Peyto Lake: Banff's Bluest Lake Discovering the Shoreline Hike – Icefield Parkway

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

Tombstone Territorial Park – Sometimes you have to work with the what Mother Nature gives you!

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.

The Hike to Bow Glacier Falls (Icefields Parkway)

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 Hike: A Banff “Always-Do-It” Waterfall Walk

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

Cascade Falls – The Waterfall We Couldn’t Stop Looking At

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

Red Canyon + Blakiston Falls… and Our Quiet Bonus Miles on the Twin Lakes Trail (Waterton)

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