How to Visit the Cave and Basin Historical Site in Banff

The Cave and Basin Historical Site in Banff is a combination of fascinating geography, science, and history, which makes it a unique and cool place to visit. It’s also home to an endangered species found nowhere else in the world, which makes this place even more special. Visiting the Cave and Basin Historic Site is […]
Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park: A Complete Guide

Bear Lake Road, aka the Bear Lake Corridor, is the most popular of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s so popular that Rocky Mountain’s timed-entry reservation options include one just for this area during the height of the visitation season. Despite seasonal crowding, this is truly a must-see area of Rocky Mountain; it’s rich with history […]
How Much Time Do You Need at Lake Louise? (What to See and Do)

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 […]
8 Great Things to Do in Edmonton, Alberta & Where to Eat

We spent a day and a half exploring Edmonton, Alberta, and loved it. Join us as we share some of the fun things to do in the area, plus discover some good places to get food! Here is what we cover: Resources
Two Days in Calgary Alberta: Bow River, Calgary Tower, & More

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?

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)

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 […]
Is Rocky Mountain National Park Too Crowded? What Every Traveler Needs to Know

Will you find peace in the stunning wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park, or is it just too crowded all the time? Rocky Mountain is crowded from June through September when children are out of school and the weather is warmest. There are lines to get in and parking lots fill up early even with […]