Lake Louise 2023 – What You Need to Know

Lake Louise 2023 – What You Need to Know Lake Louise If you are making a trip to Banff National Park, Lake Louise is an absolute must! To fully enjoy the area I recommend at least a day, and ideally a day and a half.  We did our half day first when we arrived to […]

How to See Jasper National Park: Eat | Stay | Hike

How to See Jasper National Park: Eat | Stay | Hike Pyramid Mountain – Jasper National Park This post is dedicated to Jasper National Park, which, IMO, doesn’t get the love it deserves! Below you’ll find where we stayed in Jasper, which restaurants we liked, and info about hikes in Jasper National Park. Jasper National […]

The Best Stops of the Icefields Parkway – 2023

The Best Stops of the Icefields Parkway – 2023 Athabasca Glacier – Icefields Parkway Trying to figure out where to stop on the Icefields Parkway? Wondering which stops are worth it for the short amount of time you have? Look no further.  After much research and tips from Canada Parks staff, we developed an amazing […]

11 Best Things to do in Banff National Park 2023

11 Best Things to do in Banff National Park 2023 Big Beehive Trail Banff National Park and the surrounding area is a breathtaking place. With endless hiking, restaurants, and relaxing mountain vibes, Banff is one of those places you won’t want to leave! Below is a list of our favorite things to do in Banff […]

Downtown Banff – Lodging & Food You’ll Love

Downtown Banff – Lodging & Food You’ll Love Uprising Chocolate Chip Danish Swirl Downtown Banff was the perfect home base. At first, I wondered if staying in the town of Banff was worth the high lodging prices. But now, I am completely convinced that staying in downtown Banff adds so much because one of my […]

How to Plan the Best Trip to: Canadian Rockies

How to Plan the Best Trip to: Canadian Rockies Bow Lake- Icefields Parkway Banff and Jasper National Parks and the surrounding areas are magical and I cannot recommend it enough. However, a lot goes into planning for a trip to the Canadian Rockies due to unpredictable weather, wildlife, trail closures, and other unpredictables!  This post […]

Sequoia & Kings Canyon – 8 Best Kept Secrets

Sequoia & Kings Canyon – 8 Best Kept Secrets Mist Falls Hike – Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia is one of the more popular National Parks and it was great, but the real surprise was Kings Canyon! It reminded us of a mini Yosemite.  Below I’ve listed what to do in these two neighboring National […]

Joshua Tree National Park – The Best of a Half-Day

Joshua Tree National Park – The Best of a Half-Day Joshua Tree is great because it can be a quick trip! I would recommend half a day if you are short on time, or a full day if you would like to explore more! Below are some of the highlights for maximizing your time during […]

Death Valley National Park – How to Survive It

Death Valley National Park – How to Survive It Zabriskie Point I definitely have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this area. Firstly, I will go through the high points that we enjoyed so you can add them to your list. Then, I will outline the things we didn’t love so that you can decide how you […]

Channel Islands National Park – Unique Experience

Channel Islands National Park – Unique Experience Santa Cruz Island – Channel Islands National Park You may not have heard too much about Channel Islands National Park because it tends to get overshadowed by some of the bigger and more popular National Parks. However, if you enjoy relaxing in nature, or are looking for a […]