Tag: Banff

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 

2016: Twelve Months of Exploring

2016: Twelve Months of Exploring

Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd & Brian Callender 2016 has certainly been a memorable year for us, as we shared a number of new adventures that inspired us to get out and explore. We visited four countries, checked a number of 

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 

Driving the Icefields Parkway | Alberta, Canada

Driving the Icefields Parkway | Alberta, Canada

Icefields Parkway Itinerary | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd Famous for its stretch of unmatched natural beauty, the Icefields Parkway travels between Banff and Jasper National Parks. The 175 mile drive derives its name from the Columbia Icefield, which feeds several 

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Johnston Canyon Hike | Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon Hike | Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon Hike | Written by Brian Callender | Photography by Julie Boyd Created by erosion over the centuries, Johnston Creek flows through Johnston Canyon before emptying into the Bow River. The glacial blue waters flow under a canopy of lush forest and thunder over 

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