Fall in Jasper National Park – Part 2
Photographing wildlife and fall colours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
Category: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park
In Jasper National Park one fall morning, a wildlife drama is unfolding. An imposing bull elk runs to the top of the ridge, where it looks over a small herd of females grazing near the riverbank. With a magnificent set of multi-point antlers stretching a metre above his head, the bull is clearly showing off to the gals. It’s the annual fall rut, or breeding… Read morePhotographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park
3 Great Short Hikes in 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 changes. The massive Kenow Fire in 2017 swept through over one-third of the park, damaging much of the infrastructure including several trails. Many trails have… Read more3 Great Short Hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park
The Best of Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is unique in so many ways. Tucked into the southwest corner of Alberta, the most obvious part of the landscape is the abrupt change from the Great Plains to mountains. Unlike farther north, no foothills provide a gradual transition. One minute you’re travelling across open prairie, then suddenly you’re surrounded by massive mountains. What Makes Waterton Unique Though it’s the smallest… Read moreThe Best of Waterton Lakes National Park
Visiting Mexico’s Marvelous Monarchs
As soon as the morning sun warms the air, the forest and sky spring to life. Bold splashes of orange speckle the blue sky as countless monarchs take flight and land on branches, logs, the ground, and even on our heads and shoulders. The sound is unlike anything we have heard before: a gentle, whispering whir like a million pieces of confetti swirling in the… Read moreVisiting Mexico’s Marvelous Monarchs
The Joys of Visiting San Cristobal, Mexico
San Cristobal de las Casas is considered the cultural capital of Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state and certainly one of its most scenic. It sits in a high mountain valley lined by pine forest. Surrounding it is a land of rainforest, mountains, wild rivers and waterfalls. The town’s high proportion of indigenous residents impart a distinct Mexican flavour in the arts, culture, and traditions. Founded in… Read moreThe Joys of Visiting San Cristobal, Mexico