Archive for August, 2009

The Burgess Shale near the town of Field is one of the most important paleontological sites in the world.
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In Awe of the Burgess Shale

I get a lot of questions about the past. I know, I know. A mountain man isn’t exactly known for his keen grasp of history. But there is a lot of history in the Canadian Rockies. Spend as much time up here as I have, and you sort of have to absorb it. In truth, [...]

Maybe you will catch sight of a Grizzly on the Trail of the Bear in the Canadian Rockies.
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The Trail of the Great Bear in the Canadian Rockies

The Trail of the Great Bear by Michele Kadison Home to the free roaming grizzly bear, this trail includes some of the most dramatic landscapes in the region.  Starting in Yellowstone National Park, you have a choice of two spectacular routes through northern Montana and Alberta. Driving through the eastern region of the Canadian Rockies, [...]

Follow the paths of the Bison through Alberta, Canada.
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The Trail of the Buffalo in the Canadian Rockies

The Trail of the Buffalo by Michele Kadison If tracking the path of the buffalo in the Canadian Rockies excites you, then this vacation travel excursion is ideal. It takes you right through scenic prairie lands where these great beasts once roamed. You enter the Trail of the Buffalo on Highway 12, just west of Stettler [...]

Rules and Regulations in the Canadian Rockies National Parks
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Rules and Regulations in the Canadian Rockies National Parks

Staying out of trouble while having a great time in the Canadian Rockies I was talking with a park ranger in Banff National Park the other day and she was telling me they’d had a word with some campers who hadn’t picked up all of their garbage. I’m not going to name any names; this [...]

Stunning scenery and a plethora of activities, the Canadian Rockies has it all.
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The Northern Alberta Circle in the Canadian Rockies

The Northwest Alberta Circle by Michele Kadison Located in Peace River Country, this trail takes you through breathtaking wilderness areas as well as some beautiful agricultural communities.  Go northwest from Edmonton and stop at Stony Plain where you will see 21 murals painted on the towns walls.  Enjoy the Multicultural Heritage Centre where you will [...]