Tag: Alberta

Columbia Icefield Tour: Athabasca Glacier Hike

Columbia Icefield Tour: Athabasca Glacier Hike

Columbia Icefield Tour: Athabasca Glacier Hike | Words and Photos by Julie Boyd The first time I stood at the base of Athabasca Glacier was an unforgettable experience. To be in the presence of an ancient piece of ice is humbling, and to know that 

Hiking The Valley of Ten Peaks: Eiffel Lake Trail

Hiking The Valley of Ten Peaks: Eiffel Lake Trail

Hiking The Valley of Ten Peaks: Eiffel Lake Trail | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd Eiffel Lake is a hidden gem in the Moraine Lake region of Banff National Park. This is a popular trail leads to an alpine lake with 

Peyto Lake Hike to the Bottom | Banff National Park

Peyto Lake Hike to the Bottom | Banff National Park

Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd The first time Julie and I laid eyes on Peyto Lake in person, we were blown away. Like so many of the lakes in the Canadian Rockies, the striking blue water is captivating. Is the water 

Hiking to Moraine & Consolation Lakes | Banff National Park

Hiking to Moraine & Consolation Lakes | Banff National Park

Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd Have you ever visited a place so magical that it captures your heart and makes you want return over and over again? For Julie and I, one such place is Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. 

Why We Travel and Why You Should Too

Why We Travel and Why You Should Too

Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd Without question, we live in a pretty incredible time period in human history. Thanks to technological advances, the world is at its most interconnected, making travel accessible to the masses. Much like it has been since 

Banff Photography Locations | Banff National Park

Banff Photography Locations | Banff National Park

Banff Photography Locations | Words and Photos by Julie Boyd There is no shortage of beautiful scenery in Banff National Park. Before flying up to Alberta, Canada, I spent a fair amount of time researching the best photography locations, and what the ideal times were for 

Angel Glacier & Mount Edith Cavell Hike | Jasper National Park

Angel Glacier & Mount Edith Cavell Hike | Jasper National Park

Mount Edith Cavell Hike| Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd One of Jasper National Park’s easiest trails and most scenic views lies underneath Angel Glacier and Mount Edith Cavell. The Mount Edith Cavell hike will take you to breathtaking views of Angel 

Exploring Jasper National Park | Alberta, Canada

Exploring Jasper National Park | Alberta, Canada

Things to do in Jasper National Park | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd After completing a full day of driving along the Icefields Parkway, it felt amazing to drop our bags off at the hotel, shower, and head into town for 

Hiking the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Lake Louise

Hiking the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Lake Louise

Hiking the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd After our visit to Moraine Lake, we made the short drive over to Lake Louise and were promptly greeted with an overwhelming traffic jam. Cars arriving in the parking 

Visiting Moraine Lake | Banff, Canada

Visiting Moraine Lake | Banff, Canada

Visiting Moraine Lake | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd As we planned out our Canadian adventure, Julie and I each had a long list of “must visit” locations. Many of these destinations were shared, and that was especially true of Moraine Lake. If 

An Afternoon in Kananaskis | Alberta, Canada

An Afternoon in Kananaskis | Alberta, Canada

Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd As mentioned in our last post, while visiting Banff, we opted to stay outside the park in Kananaksis Country. We spent most of our first day in Calgary, but after checking into our hotel, we decided there was