Five years ago we met my parents in Banff National Park, and I've been wanting to go back and explore the more low-key Jasper National Park area ever since. When Brian was planning the route for our motorcycle trip from Wyoming to Alaska, I realized it was the perfect time to return to Jasper National …
We spent two days exploring Kenai Fjords National Park from our base in Seward, Alaska. We stayed in Seward several days, which we hoped would allow us to pick the best weather days for our activities, but we experienced lots of rain, clouds, and wind all of the days we were there. We made the …
One of the wettest days on our Alaska motorcycle trip was our ride along the Seward Highway to the Kenai Peninsula and over to Homer. I was bummed as the Seward Highway is consistently listed as one of the most scenic roads to travel. Unfortunately, we weren't able to fully experience it traveling to or …
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 …
After a fun morning in Regina, Saskatchewan, we headed north and spent the night in Saskatoon to round out our time in this new-to-us Canadian province. Our time in Saskatoon was brief, but we did hit on a few activities that helped us learn more about the province. If you're interested in history (and boat …
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We recently visited Saskatchewan, marking our first time in this Canadian province! While we only had a couple days to explore this new-to-us province, we made the most of it, beginning with a morning in the capital city of Regina. Our first stop was Wascana Centre, where we found ample parking off Wascana Drive near …
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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 …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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