As news of the devastating wildfires in Jasper, Alberta, broke, and the desolation and destruction and heartbreak became clearer, my thoughts turned to our trips to Jasper. We made three trips to Jasper for an extended family reunion on my husband’s side. We would meet at Whistler’s Campground. One of the trips, I was inContinue reading “Our Jasper Story”
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The Camping Season that Went Sideways
Sorry for the radio silence…read on to discover why. Earlier this year, we’d mapped out a plan to do a lot of camping in Alberta. We still did a lot of camping, but most of it was for one reason: we were moving cities. In April, we decided to move. Fed up with big cityContinue reading “The Camping Season that Went Sideways”
Bow Valley Provincial Park
We spent a few days at the end of August at Bow Valley Provincial Park. (Note, as of 2021, A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required. The cheaper option is $90 for a year unless you are only going out to the Kananaskis once, as it is $15/day otherwise). This is a great little campground nestledContinue reading “Bow Valley Provincial Park”
Lethbridge, Alberta and Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens
In July we camped in Lethbridge, Alberta, at Bridgeview RV Park. https://summerhillresorts.com/resort/bridgeview-rv-resort/ It is a nice park, and has just recently become a KOA. Open year round, it’s set up for long term stays with laundry, showers, a seasonal outdoor pool etc. The park’s just a short drive to Lethbridge for anything you might needContinue reading “Lethbridge, Alberta and Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens”
Our Seasonal Site Story
AKA Building the Perfect Campsite. In 2019, we heard through the grapevine of a small, private campground that had seasonal sites for rent. We nearly jumped at the chance; we were tired of tearing our hair out trying to book campsites months and months in advance to get a spot. After talking with the ownerContinue reading “Our Seasonal Site Story”
Our Hotel On Wheels 