How Much Time Do You Need at Lake Louise? (What to See and Do)

Rainbow over Lake Louise in Banff

Lake Louise is known for its stunning scenery which makes it a bucket list for people around the world. In the summer up to 15,000 people a day visit the lake shore. When visiting this iconic site, how much time is required to experience it?   Lake Louise can be visited in as little as 1 […]

One Day in Many Glacier: 7 Best Things To Do

Many Glacier is one of the most spectacularly scenic and remote areas of Glacier National Park. The jaw-dropping views, turquoise lakes, ample wildlife viewing opportunities, and unbeatable hiking trails make Many Glacier a popular destination for many visitors to Glacier.  With so many great options, deciding what to do on your day in Many Glacier […]

Two Days in Calgary Alberta: Bow River, Calgary Tower, & More

City of Calgary

Calgary is known as Cow Town, yet is consistently ranked at the top for being the cleanest city. Many visitors fly into Calgary when visiting Banff and Jasper National Park and use it as a jumping-off point. It has museums, walkways, art, activities, and many other cool things. Here is what we cover: Resources

Do I Need a Reservation to Visit Banff?

Lake with trees and mountains in the background in Banff

Despite hosting 4.5 million visitors a year, reservations are not required to visit Banff National Park. As an area local, I regularly visit Banff and the surrounding attractions without making reservations, however, I have the luxury of being able to sneak in activities around the busy periods.  Banff National Park does not require any reservations […]

What to See While Driving the Needles Highway in South Dakota

One of the most popular things to do in the Black Hills is to drive the famous Needles Highway. But what about the Needles makes it so special? The Needles Highway is one of the most beautiful and uniquely interactive drives in the country. The highway is just over 14 miles and is full of […]

How to Get to Banff (Airports, Roads, Shuttles)

Road through trees with mountains in background

Banff National Park is visited by 4.5 million people from around the world every year, making it the most popular national park in Canada. People travel to Banff by air, car, bus, and train. Getting to Banff is easy and is done via air or car. There is no commercial airport in Banff, so travelling […]

What is the Best Entrance for Glacier National Park?

Visiting Glacier National Park is an incredible experience no matter what, but it can be confusing to know which entrance to prioritize to make the most of your vacation. The West Entrance is the best entrance for ease of accessibility and proximity to food and lodging for Glacier National Park. However, guests should select which […]