When gold was discovered at Bonanza Creek in the Klondike in 1896, the news didn’t travel too far because the area was so remote. But when two ships carrying a total of…
Author: Caren
Moraine Lake, Arrive Early or Arrive Late
People get to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park as early as 4:30 am for sunrise. The parking lot fills up by around 6:30 am. We went there after 7:00 pm and…
People Actually Having Fun
There are many popular lakes in the Canadian Rockies, namely, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise which are two of the most photographed lakes in the world. However, partly due to weather and…
Dawson City, Like a Wild West Movie Set
I woke up to Kenric telling me that if we didn’t leave the hotel soon enough, the road to Dawson City might be closed indefinitely if the fires get too close to…
Canadian Rockies, Beautiful Beyond Words
After spending ten days with my sister and niece in the Canadian Rockies (Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park and Banff National Park), Kenric and I are making our way to Alaska….
Another Day, Another Bear
Another day, another bear. This is making it look too easy for the little niece. I’m afraid she won’t realize how rare bear sightings are. We woke up to pouring rain. Definitely…
I Wish People Would Obey The Park Rules
After picking up my sister and niece from the Edmonton International Airport, we drove about four hours to Jasper National Park which is in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It’s been a great…
Savor the Beauty of Glacier National Park
Kenric and I are glad we won’t see the Canadian Rockies until tomorrow because we really want to savor the beauty of Glacier National Park (part of the Rocky Mountains range in…
Montana Wildlife
The wildlife of the contiguous United States, specifically that of Montana, has been exceptionally generous with the farewell today. Deer, horses, squirrels, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, chipmunks, and a bear! Although…
Approaching The Canadian Border
It was a beautiful day in North Dakota and Montana today. We had a busy weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and I have a lot to yap about regarding the family…