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Category: Alberta

Winter Photography in the Canadian Rockies

February 4, 2022November 20, 2022 Robin
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Stunning scenery and towering mountain vistas in the Canadian Rockies take on a new dimension with winter travel photography in Banff and Yoho National Parks.

Adventure, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, landscape, National Park, photo hints, wild landscapes, Winter  6 Comments

10 Ways to Improve Your Fall Colour Photography

August 25, 2021 Robin
Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park

Fall colour season is just around the corner, so it’s time to prepare for most landscape photographers’ favourite time of year. On the surface, it seems fairly straightforward – wait for the leaves to change and start snapping away. But… Read more10 Ways to Improve Your Fall Colour Photography

Alberta, Canada, landscape, photo hints, Photography, Saskatchewan  Leave a comment

Giddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

August 7, 2021February 16, 2022 Robin
Crossing creek on Trail Ridge, Banff National Park

We recently had a chance to venture deep into the backcountry of Banff National Park, well away from the busyness of Canada’s most popular park. But our horseback adventure was quite a change from our usual remote trips where we… Read moreGiddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

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Exploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Robin
Vermilion Lakes, Banff Naitonal Park, Alberta, Canada

The scenery of Banff National Park is legendary, with 6,000 square kilometers of outstanding mountain wilderness. Before you wander too far afield in the park, it’s worth exploring incredible places that shouldn’t be missed in and near the bustling townsite…. Read moreExploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

Adventure, Alberta, Canada, landscape, National Park, wild landscapes  Leave a comment

3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park

September 2, 2020 Robin
Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton is a great place to hike, with some 200 km of trails covering everything from challenging backcountry treks to more leisurely day trips. If you haven’t been to this park in southwestern Alberta in a while, expect a few… Read more3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta, Adventure, Canada, landscape, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes, wildflowers  2 Comments

Adventures Under the Night Sky in Waterton Lakes National Park

August 25, 2020February 15, 2021 Robin
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.

We’re walking in pitch-black dark at 11:00 at night, following the hiking trail to Blakiston Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park. Leading us is Keith Robinson, owner and guide of Dark Sky Guides, who wants to take us as far… Read moreAdventures Under the Night Sky in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Robin and Arlene Karpan

We’re Robin and Arlene Karpan - travel writers, photographers, bloggers, book authors, and publishers, with several years of experience in the business. Each year we connect with millions of readers and viewers through a combination of print and online media. Our travel stories and/or photos have been published in well over 100 publications around the world, plus our material has been used by a wide variety of tourism organizations and businesses.

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Sept. 2021: SATW Canadian Chapter Awards: First Place for Best People Photo, Hole in the Rock, Phoenix, AZ Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona

Sept. 2021: FotoNoja international nature photo competition: Honourable Mention FotoNoja Prize

July, 2020: First Place in the Best Landscape Photo category at the Travel Media Association of Canada Awards. Also another First Place, two Seconds, one Third, and an Honourable Mention. Read more on all awards:

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June, 2019: First Prize for the People’s Choice Awards in the Travel Media Association of Canada Awards. Second and Third Prize for the Best Landscape Photo, Honourable Mention for the Best People Photo, and Honourable Mention for the Best Adventure feature.

April, 2019: Won the Travel Media Award in the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence.

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