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Crested Butte is one of Colorado’s well-preserved mountain towns offering excellent terrain, beautiful scenery and a warm-hearted community welcoming to all.

Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take our tour to the Painted Pots for a unique vacation experience in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies.
BANFF, Alberta – When winter hits the Canadian Rockies, and the snow covers all […]

The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre offers a modern setting for a place devoted to preserving the history of Canmore and the Canadian Rockies. Plus, it’s a heckuva lot of fun to visit!
When writing about the Canadian Rockies, it’s natural […]

When you think about visiting Canmore, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies, you think of hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, and other similar activities. But there are some other fun and interesting sites to see off the ski slopes, such as the […]

The interior of the Cave and Basin is warm, welcome and utterly enchanting.
No historical tour of the Banff area in Banff National Park is complete without a trip to the hot springs of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
The […]

With views like this to draw them, is it any wonder travelers flocked from all over the world to visit Sunshine Meadows?
Hello again, ski hounds. Last time, we introduced you to one of North America’s premier ski establishments: Sunshine Village […]

The Burgess Shale near the town of Field is one of the most important paleontological sites in the world.
I get a lot of questions about the past.
I know, I know. A mountain man isn’t exactly known for his keen grasp […]

Stunning scenery and a plethora of activities, the Canadian Rockies has it all.
Located in Peace River Country, this trail takes you through breathtaking wilderness areas as well as some beautiful agricultural communities.  Go northwest from Edmonton and stop at Stony […]

This exciting journey starts in Edmonton and covers some of the best sights in the Canadian Rockies.
Begin this vacation trip in Edmonton and plan to stay for a day or two to enjoy all the sites and attractions.  Start by […]

The roads and driving trips seem endless in the Canadian Rockies.
This is going to be a longer trip than previous ones we’ve discussed as the trail will take you through Northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Northern British Columbia.  “Deh Cho” translates […]