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The pedal from Jasper to Edmonton is worthy of a book all on its own – highlights include a massive black bear lumbering through Pocahontas Lodge playground while we played, cresting the highest point on the Yellowhead Hwy, only to … Continue reading →

While most take this day off, we’d just spent the past three days exploring Jasper and surrounding environs – rafting the Athabasca River – yes, even little Matteo was fitted for a life jacket and splash poncho, a booat cruise … Continue reading →

Jasper is a place of extremes – not just the variety of tourists but the weather and the wildlife. We awoke in Whistler Campground 3k out of town to the sight of large elk holding a convention in our camp. … Continue reading →

This is the amazing country that we have been traveling through for days. Note the wetland, forest mountain and snow all in one shot. Check out the gallery for more shots from recent days of travel!

This was a very sad sight, a bear dead from a car or truck by the side of the road so close to Seeley Lake Provincial Park. Not two or three hours before we watched with awe as a family … Continue reading →

Terrace was 45 miles not 35 but what’s an extra ten clicks among friends – all of it uphill- but all is forgiven since we are in town – and getting ready to pedal out to a Ferry Island called … Continue reading →