Day 5 (Part 3/3) Arizona Trip: Antelope Canyon Water Tour & Back to Phoenix

After our first tour we went for lunch at the Jack in the Box. Then we headed to the Marina for our second tour. The second tour was much more laid back as there was more room to do stuff. This tour took us out onto Lake Powell and then through Antelope Canyon on the …

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Day 4 Arizona Vacation: Grand Canyon & Marble Canyon

On Tuesday we woke up early to drive to Marble Canyon to spend the night, so we could go on our Antelope Canyon Tours the next morning. Grand Canyon On the way we planned to stop at the Grand Canyon and any other picturesque spots of our choosing. It took about 2.5-3 hrs. to get …

Day 3 Arizona Vacation: Salt Water River

Today was more of a relaxing day. First, we got up to make it to the Salt River by 9am. We brought our own double tube and portable miniature pump. We did stop 1-2, which is about 2 hours. We would’ve went further but my legs were starting to feel like they were burning, even …

The Hermit of Inglismaldie

On August 6, 2017 (I know I'm a bit behind!) my mom, my friend, and I wanted to find the hermit cabin near Banff and we did! The hike to the cabin is pretty easy, it's just along Johnson Lake.         THE HISTORY OF THE CABIN AND BILLY CARVER:  The sign once …

Emerald Lake Hike & Natural Land Bridge, Yoho National Park, BC

For my mom's birthday, on July 15, she really wanted to hike around Emerald Lake. We had never been before and I was quite excited to photograph the blue water! The weekend before we had done the hike to Laughing Falls, so it seems we were on the theme of Yoho National Park!  FOR MORE …

Laughing Falls & Takakkaw Falls Hike {July 8, 2017}

FOR MORE PICTURES OF THIS HIKE CLICK HERE!  As I mentioned in my post yesterday I am a bit behind on posting, but I am trying to catch up! On July 8, 2017 my mom and I went on a hike we had never been on before which was to Laughing Falls in Yoho National …

Nihahi Creek Kananaskis Country, AB

FOR MORE PICTURES FROM MY HIKE CLICK HERE!  Sorry I have not posted in a while! I had a summer course that I was busy finishing the papers for and then I went on vacation to Penticton, which I will blog about later! ABOUT OUR HIKE:  On Canada Day this year my mom and I …

Troll Falls, Kananaskis, Alberta

Here's another waterfall post! This hike is for the most part is quite easy. Of course, there are some tree roots to cross over and a few small inclines, but nothing major. According to the Alberta Parks site the total length of the hike is 1.7km one way (approx. 3.4km total). The main reason I …

Karst Springs

Someone made a request that I post about Karst Springs, so I am now fulfilling that request. I went here for the first time last summer. To be honest, the first part of the hike is slightly boring as it is on an old road, but once you reach the lake and the springs it is …

Forgetmenot Pond, Alberta

Today when I opened my Twitter I was excited to see that the barricade on Highway 66 was opened!  Last year my mom and I discovered this gem that we had heard of, but had never been to! I thought since the road to Forgetmenot Pond is now open, for the season, it would be a …

Grassi Lakes, Canmore, Alberta

As with my last post, about Grotto Canyon, Grassi Lakes is a hike that I love to do at least once per summer. As I mentioned in a lot of my posts I love waterfalls and Grassi lakes has a wonderful waterfall and other bodies of water to photograph. Grassi Lakes is a hike I love because …

Grotto Canyon, Exshaw, Alberta, Canada

One of my favourite hikes in the summer or winter is Grotto Canyon. Every season I try to come here at least once. In the winter, it's such a unique experience as the waterfalls are frozen and the walkway is complete ice. It is best to bring cramp-ons so that you do not end up sliding …