Monthly Archives: August 2009

Wednesday night we had a thunderstorm overtop of our tent, and more rain. But Thursday morning we were up and on our way to do some hiking. Mistaya Canyon is about 15 minutes north of our campground (Waterfowl Lakes). It … Continue reading →

I told you I wasn’t afraid of heights. Doug didn’t believe me. As we were driving to Crescent Falls (still Wednesday) we passed an Icefield Helicopter Sightseeing business. I said, “Someday I’d love to fly over the mountains.” Doug said, … Continue reading →

Doug’s brother – Lawrence & Marillyle – took Doug to see Crescent Falls when he was a kid. Lawrence & Marilylle recently returned to these falls after an absence of several decades. Marilylle posted her amazing photos on Facebook and … Continue reading →

Look at the sky in this photo! We have just left Bubble Springs and are continuing south on the Icefields Parkway. We pull off at a scenic viewpoint and take a number of photos. Click here to view a number … Continue reading →

This post is still from our Tuesday adventures on our drive up to Jasper. On the way back to our campsite we decided to have our supper at a scenic picnic site along the way. Checking our resource book we … Continue reading →

Doug thought he was being funny when he suggested we go on the godola ride at the Jasper townsite. I said, “Sure!” Some of you know that I have a phobia about edges, and falling from those edges. But generally … Continue reading →

Doug is crazy about waterfalls. I’m not sure I can which is his favourite, but he love the magnitude of the Athabasca Falls. I’m not quite sure how they determine where the Banff National Park ends and the Jasper National … Continue reading →

I know you weren’t expecting any posts from me for two weeks, but we have had a lot of rain and cold temperatures in the mountains and so we have returned to Rhett & Leah’s in Calgary for the weekend. … Continue reading →

For the last two weeks the focus has been on packing boxes in preparation for my move to Swift Current on August 27th. Both spare bedrooms are filled with boxes! I have been saying that I’m 93% packed. I had … Continue reading →

We’re back from Chris & Yuki’s reaffirmation of vows. They were married last October in Victoria, and today was an opportunity to recommit to those vows with family and friends. I got to know Chris through youth ministry work and … Continue reading →