The Most Beautiful Mountain Towns in Canada | Best Places to Visit

Hotel in mountains of Banff, Canada

The Canadian Rockies are just over the US border and they are incredible. In this video, we join together with our favorite Mountain Town Rambler friends, Kyle and Theresa. They share with us some of the amazing mountain towns you should consider visiting when planning a future Canadian vacation. Here are the cities we cover: […]

11 Great Restaurants in Banff [For Every Kind of Traveler]

Front of Tooloulou's Restaurant in Banff

Dining options for all!! Are you on a budget or do you want to splurge? Maybe you want to dine at a romantic restaurant or a very unique place. Perhaps you just need a place to take the family for dinner and dessert. We give suggestions for all these and more! Here is what we […]

Will I Get Altitude Sickness When I Visit Rocky Mountain National Park?

Reaching the highest peaks in the United States is on many people’s bucket lists, but will the high altitude affect you? Whether or not you or your companions will get altitude sickness while visiting Rocky Mountain National Park is a bit unpredictable.  Young and old, fit and unfit, suffer from this with very little prior […]

What to Do in Glacier National Park When the Going-to-the-Sun Road is Closed

While the Going-to-the-Sun road is an iconic drive through Glacier National Park, there is still plenty to do when the road is closed. When the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed, guests can still navigate around Glacier National Park via Highway 2. This route takes 1-2 hours to get from one end of the park to the […]

12 Great Things to Do at Sylvan Lake, South Dakota

sylvan lake

Sylvan Lake is one of the most popular and unique lakes in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Its popularity is widespread, from locals to travelers abroad looking to see this incredibly scenic lake. Looking much like a movie backdrop with rock formations jutting out from around the shores, Sylvan Lake leaves people breathless as […]

Shopping in Downtown Banff: 8 Iconic Stores You Can’t Miss!

Christmas tree with gnome Santa's in Christmas store

The best place to shop in Banff is Banff Avenue, the main street that runs through town. This is the busiest place in town due to its wide range of shops and eateries. Banff has something for every shopper, whether you’re in the mood for high-end fashion, local thrift treasures, art, outdoor gear and clothing, […]

Is Banff Hot Springs Worth the Visit?

people swimming in Banff Hot Springs pool

A trip to Banff isn’t complete without a visit to the Banff Upper Hot Springs. No matter when you go or how long you are in Banff, adding this slice of history to your itinerary is worth it.  For 200 years, this iconic geothermal wonder has been attracting visitors to its mineral waters. Over 300,000 […]

Banff 101 for First-Time Visitors

River and mountains in Banff

New to Banff National Park? This basic overview will get you started off on the right foot! Here is what we cover in this video: Resources

Riding Banff’s Glacier Monster Truck-Columbia Icefield Adventure & Skywalk

Glacier tour bus on the Columbia Icefields Adventure

If you find yourself visiting the stunning Canadian Rockies, consider participating in the Columbia Icefield Adventure. It is one of the essential experiences of any visit to Banff National Park. Enjoy the thrill of riding a Monster Truck onto a Glacier and walking on the ice. The Columbia Icefield Adventure is located on the famous […]