Hiking in Elk Island National Park

When I looked up things to do in and around Edmonton, Alberta, Elk Island National Park appeared on every list. Located 35 minutes outside Edmonton, this national park provides an awesome outdoor respite from the city without requiring a huge effort to get there. We were driving from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, toward Edmonton so we decided …

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Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park

We recently met my parents in North Dakota, checking both a new state and another great national park off our list. Established in 1947 to honor its namesake and his love for the North Dakota Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park comprises three park units - the north unit, south unit, and Elk Ranch unit. We …

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Learning About Bison at Terry Bison Ranch

After a fun weekend attending graduation parties for cousins on both sides of our family, we had the opportunity to host a few of our out-of-town relatives who had never visited Cheyenne. It's tricky being a tour guide in a town you haven't thoroughly explored yourself! Between a late fall arrival, a month out of …

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