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  • An image of a couple and a dog at Halfway River Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Halfway Hot Springs – A Natural Oasis

    May 2, 2021 /

    The phrase “hidden gem” gets used too often, but there are times when it really fits. Halfway Hot Springs in the Kootenay region of British Columbia is a secluded, undeveloped off-the-beaten-path set of natural hot springs that really are a hidden gem. These hot springs are different from other hot springs, because they are rustic, rugged and all natural. They are very popular in summer. We visited them in early spring when there was still snow on the ground. Getting to these hot springs was challenging, but it was well worth the effort to soak in the serenity and beauty of Halfway Hot Springs. There are affiliate links in this…

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    Camping and Hiking at Abraham Lake

    April 29, 2021 /

    Word is starting to get out – Abraham Lake camping and hiking adventures are some of the best in the Rocky Mountains. You can camp near this beautiful lake for free and enjoy lovely mountain scenery and wonderful hiking trails without paying the fees associated with entering a national park. Bighorn Backcountry, also known as David Thompson Country, is one of the prettiest places in Canada. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! About Abraham Lake and David Thompson Country With…

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  • An image of a bus driving along a section of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada - Alberta road trips
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    From Banff to Jasper – A Complete Guide to Canada’s Most Spectacular Drive

    April 17, 2021 /

    The Banff to Jasper drive along the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) is one of the most scenic journeys on the planet and is the ultimate Canadian Rockies road trip. You’ll drive past impossibly blue lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and over a hundred glaciers. There’s a good chance you’ll spot wildlife on the drive from Banff to Jasper or the Jasper to Banff drive- it’s equally good in either direction. There aren’t many places in the world where you can see so much in just 288 kilometres (179 miles). If you rushed it, you could do this drive in three-and-a-half hours, but why would you? There is so much…

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    April 10, 2020
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    September 30, 2019

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    Swoop Airlines Review

    April 14, 2021 /

    You may have seen the low fares on Canada’s new discount airline and you may have wondered what it would be like to fly with the budget carrier called Swoop Airlines. We felt the same way. Our first flights were in 2018 from Edmonton to Hamilton return. The service wasn’t perfect, but it was cheap. Since that first experience, we have booked a flight from Las Vegas to Edmonton, a flight from Cancun to Edmonton and flights from Edmonton to San Diego. This Swoop Airlines review is based on six different Swoop airlines flights. Some of them went perfectly. Some didn’t. Read on if you want to find out what went…

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  • An image of a traditional taco from a taco stand called Taqueria El Cunado in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - the best tacos in Puerto Vallarta
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    The Best Tacos in Puerto Vallarta

    April 14, 2021 /

    You won't find the best tacos in Puerto Vallarta if you stay on your all-inclusive resort. You have to go where the locals are. Here are seven spots that serve the best tacos in Puerto Vallarta.

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    February 20, 2020

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    January 23, 2019
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  • An image of someone sitting in a red chair and taking in the view of the Athabasca Glacier on the Wilcox Pass lookout hike in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Wilcox Pass – The Hike with Absolutely Amazing Athabasca Glacier Views

    March 27, 2021 /

    The Athabasca Glacier is one of the most incredible sites along the Icefields Parkway. Whenever we make the journey from Banff to Jasper, we stop there. You can’t drive past it without stopping. It’s a rule in our family. No matter how many times I have seen it, this enormous glacier never ceases to amaze me. Last September, my husband and I decided it was time to get a bird’s eye view of the glacier and the surrounding mountains on the Wilcox Pass hike. This phenomenal day hike has the best views of the Athabasca Glacier we’ve ever seen. When we sat in the red chairs, we didn’t want to…

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  • An image of a young woman watching rock climbers scaling a cliff above the Grassi Lakes in Canmore, Alberta - Grassi Lakes hike.
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    10 Best Easy Hikes in Kananaskis

    March 16, 2021 /

    Some of the best easy hikes in Kananaskis lead to waterfalls, mountaintops and glistening lakes. Kananaskis is a year-round outdoor paradise that runs along the edge of Banff National Park and includes some of the prettiest scenery in the Canadian Rockies. It is a vast recreation area with many incredible hiking trails, so it was difficult to pick a top ten list. There’s a hike for every level of hiker in Kananaskis County and everyone has his or her own idea of what classifies as an “easy hike.” We’ve included some amazing family-friendly hikes on this list – everything from a stroller-friendly lake loop to a short and steep summit…

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    Larch Valley Hike – Have a Magical Autumn

    March 13, 2021 /

    The storied Larch Valley Trail is the signature larch hike of the Canadian Rockies and with good reason. Snow dusted mountain peaks and golden yellow larches make for one of the most beautiful hiking experiences on the planet. It gets crowded during peak season, but it's worth braving the crowds to hike this iconic trail. Here are some tips for how to hike Banff's most popular trail in peak season.

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  • An image of a frozen waterfall inside Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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    Jasper Icewalk – Discover Maligne Canyon in Winter

    March 3, 2021 /

    Hiking the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park is an incredible experience in any season, but it’s particularly special in winter. When the canyon freezes, you get the opportunity to see frozen waterfalls and other incredible ice formations. It’s nature’s artistry at its finest. It’s wonderful to walk along the snow-covered trails near the canyon’s edge, but a Jasper icewalk lets you walk on the frozen Maligne River and see the ice formations close up. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your…

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    February 20, 2021 /

    There’s something magical about seeing a deep craggy canyon from the ground up and the Star Creek Falls ice walk lets you do that and much more. It’s a chance to see the power of erosion from an entirely new angle. You technically have to walk on water to get the view – which in summer, spring or fall is impossible. That’s what makes winter so special. When the creek is frozen, you can make your way carefully along the ice taking in the geology and the incredible ice formations that showcase nature’s artistry. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of…

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