Johnston Canyon – Banff National Park

When the question of Banff hikes comes up, I’m reminded of The Brady Bunch. Jan, in particular. You know that infamous “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha” line of hers? Well, the most common answer to the Banff hikes question … “Johnston Canyon, Johnston Canyon, Johnston Canyon” … hits my ears the same. To say Johnston Canyon is … Read more

Two Nights in Grand Teton National Park

Conventional wisdom says you need to be controversial to get noticed on social media. So, here’s my stab at it. Grand Teton National Park is overrated. I don’t know. Maybe it was unfair sandwiching it between Yellowstone and Glacier? That’s some hefty competition, after all. Like standing me between Brad Pitt and Chris Helmsworth and … Read more

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park – review

When it comes to Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, the third time really was the charm. Twice previously we had booked a weekend of camping at this park and twice previously we had to cancel that reservation. Undeterred, in 2023 I once again reserved a campsite at Beauvais Lake and Lady Luck smiled upon my perseverance. … Read more

Coffee Cove Seaside Retreat Part 2 – What To Do

Mention a road trip to Green Bay and your friends will envision cheeseheads, Packers jerseys, and shotgunning Schlitz faster than a spirit-crushing Favre interception.  Understandable.  But in this case, completely wrong.  Let them have a couple more Schlitz and then tell them you were thinking more along the lines of sou’westers, kissing cod fish, and … Read more