Michigan Avenue, Detroit
I admit, half the fun of selecting Detroit for the start and end point of this long-weekend vacation was telling…
Calgary: The Peace Bridge
It really annoys me when my local politicians blow a whole lot of money on some over-hyped, unnecessary project. But…
Canmore to Calgary
The final day of a vacation is never fun, but to be honest, I was mostly glad that this one…
Banff’s Bow Falls, in Winter
With the sunlight fading, and the hours ticking away on the final full day of my Canadian Rockies vacation, I…
Hike to the Top of Tunnel Mountain in Winter
As I drove down 1A towards Banff, I was once again wondering what to do with the remainder of my…
Alberta Highway 1A: Morant’s Curve
Between Lake Louise and Banff, you can either follow Trans Canada 1, the speedy 4-lane freeway, or the Bow Valley…
Icefields Parkway in Winter, Southbound
Fair. That sounds promising. What could be so bad about a road that's in "fair" condition in winter? That's the…
Athabasca River Valley at Sunset
I know there's a lot of competition for this honor, but I think the prettiest place around Jasper, Alberta is…
Snaring River, Jasper National Park in Winter
It would be easy to overlook a special corner of Jasper National Park, that's just a few kilometers east of…
Athabasca Falls, in Winter
At first glance, it might look like Athabasca Falls is just one more attraction along the Icefields Parkway that you…