Wander Woman Travel Magazine

"Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

  • Articles
    • Travel Inspiration
    • Outdoor Adventure
    • Luxury Travel
    • Photos
  • Travel Better
    • Don’t Do This
    • Travel Tips
    • Gear Reviews
  • Publications
  • About Us
    • The Wanderers
    • Subscribe
    • Work With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Articles
    • Travel Inspiration
    • Outdoor Adventure
    • Luxury Travel
    • Photos
  • Travel Better
    • Don’t Do This
    • Travel Tips
    • Gear Reviews
  • Publications
  • About Us
    • The Wanderers
    • Subscribe
    • Work With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper Wildlife Watching
    Articles,  Travel Inspiration

    Jasper Wildlife Watching – Amazing Photos and Tips

    November 1, 2019 /

    Jasper National Park is the largest and wildest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain Parks and it is a fantastic place for wildlife watching. On a recent visit, we rounded a corner on the Maligne Lake road and spotted a small herd of bighorn sheep including an absolutely enormous ram. His massive horns curled around his head and he looked up at us from a spot near the edge of the road. He was absolutely beautiful. Here are some of our favorite photos and some suggestions for how to find and photograph wildlife in Jasper. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these…

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 4 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of the Drumheller hoodoos in winter taken in Drumheller, Alberta.

    14 Fun Things to Do in Drumheller

    March 26, 2020

    Siffleur Falls and Meadow Hike

    August 8, 2018

    Red Rock Canyon Tour – a Prehistoric Paradise

    August 27, 2019
  • An image of a woman entering the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Canmore Cave Tours and a Claustrophobic Caver

    October 25, 2019 /

    Everyone has fears and phobias – even if they don’t like to admit it. Claustrophobia, the fear of being in small spaces, is one of mine. I know it’s irrational, but when I find myself stuck in a small space my heart starts to pound and I want to get out as quickly as possible. Sometimes I panic, like the time I got stuck in the ladies bathroom at a Subway restaurant when the doorknob broke. Knowing this, you might wonder why I signed myself and my family up for a guided tour of the Rat’s Nest Cave with Canmore Cave Tours. And you might be surprised to learn that…

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 2 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of the Temple of Erechtheion in Athens, Greece. - acropolis virtual tour

    Let’s Go to Greece – Acropolis Virtual Tour and Recipes

    March 21, 2020

    Red Rock Canyon Tour – a Prehistoric Paradise

    August 27, 2019

    Hiking Mt Vesuvius – a Hike Into History

    July 9, 2019
  • An image of a woman hiking at Opal Hills in Jasper National Park. Photo by Ben Morin.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    10 Amazing Jasper Hikes

    July 30, 2019 /

    Jasper National Park is filled with breathtaking Canadian Rockies scenery and day hiking is the best way to experience it. Hike to the toe of an enormous glacier, climb to the top of a mountain, explore an incredible canyon or get a view of a sparkling blue lake. You don’t have to be a superhero to complete these amazing Jasper hikes, but the incredible views will make you feel like one. 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. Hike to the Toe of Athabasca…

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of the Crescent Falls Upper Waterfall in David Thompson Country, Alberta - Crescent Falls Hike.

    Crescent Falls Hike – Family Fun in Summer and Winter

    July 17, 2019
    An image of two craft vendors at the Lincoln Christmas market in Lincolnshire, England - best Christmas markets

    Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

    November 22, 2018
    An image of a woman looking at the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska

    Alaska Adventure – Taking the Public Transit Bus to Mendenhall Glacier

    April 29, 2019
  • An image of the Crescent Falls Upper Waterfall in David Thompson Country, Alberta - Crescent Falls Hike.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Crescent Falls Hike – Family Fun in Summer and Winter

    July 17, 2019 /

    The Crescent Falls hike leads to two stunning waterfalls in Alberta's David Thompson Country - a fabulous reward for novice hikers looking for adventure.

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 2 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship in port at Seward, Alaska USA

    Things to do in Seward, Alaska

    April 24, 2019
    An image of the Yukon northern lights in winter with two tipis in the foreground.

    Yukon Northern Lights – The 5 W’s

    July 2, 2019
    An image of Allstones Lake in Bighorn Backcountry in Davod Thompson Country, Alberta, Canada.

    Allstones Lake – Adventure in Bighorn Backcountry

    May 18, 2020
  • An image of the view from the top of Table Mountain in Alberta, Canada
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Table Mountain, Alberta – A Most Instagramable Hike

    June 10, 2019 /

    Is Table Mountain, Alberta the most Instagramable hike in the Canadian Rockies? It's definitely on the short list. The best part - It only takes 4 hours to do this epic hike.

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 5 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of a female polar bear with an almost fully grown cub near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.Polar bear watching.

    Summer in Churchill – Polar Bear Watching & Beluga Whales

    July 25, 2020
    An image of the Temple of Erechtheion in Athens, Greece. - acropolis virtual tour

    Let’s Go to Greece – Acropolis Virtual Tour and Recipes

    March 21, 2020
    An image of Baker Creek Mountain Resort in winter in Banff National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

    Why You Should Visit Baker Creek Mountain Resort This Winter

    January 21, 2022
  • An image of a young woman watching rock climbers scaling a cliff above the Grassi Lakes in Canmore, Alberta - Grassi Lakes hike.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Grassi Lakes Hike – Family Fun Near Canmore

    May 13, 2019 /

    When faced with two divergent paths on the Grassi Lakes hike in the Canadian Rockies, follow Robert Frost's advice and take the road less traveled. You won't regret it.

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Top Sites to Explore at the Atlantis Resort – Paradise Island, Bahamas

    July 23, 2018

    Alberta Hikes Help You Beat the Winter Blues

    January 23, 2019
    An image of two women standing on Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

    Experiencing Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island

    April 29, 2022
  • An image of two people looking at the ice formations in Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park - Johnston Canyon Winter Hike
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Johnston Canyon Winter Hike & Ink Pots

    January 28, 2019 /

    Banff's Johnston Canyon winter hike and ink pots hike can be combined in a single day! The ice formations and spectacular. It's one of the prettiest hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

    read more
    Carleigh and Brady Olsen 2 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of two women posing with Minnie Mouse at Disneyland - travel rewards programs

    Travel Rewards – 5 Reasons to Sign up Now!

    April 19, 2019
    An image of a little girl being lifted into the air on a family hike near Siffleur Falls, Alberta - Glamping in Alberta.

    How to go Glamping in Alberta

    April 10, 2020
    An image of a woman hiking at Opal Hills in Jasper National Park. Photo by Ben Morin.

    10 Amazing Jasper Hikes

    July 30, 2019
  • An image of a person standing on the ice bubbles at Abraham Lake in Alberta. Photo by Debbie Olsen
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Abraham Lake, Alberta – Ice Bubble Heaven

    January 25, 2019 /

    There are a few things you should know if you want to safely visit Abraham Lake in winter and get the best ice bubble pictures possible.

    read more
    Debbie Olsen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of a woman hiking the wave in Arizona, USA.

    Hiking the Wave in Arizona Just Got Easier!

    January 26, 2021
    An image of a group of people participating in a yoga class at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica - Yoga Retreat Costa Rica

    Anamaya Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica – Resort Review

    October 1, 2018
    An image of "Embracing Peace," the 25-foot high sculpture by Seward Johnson depicting the iconic 1945 image of a sailor planting a kiss on a nurse. It sits outside the Custom House museum in Key West, Florida.

    Key West Ghost Tours – Spooky Fun

    June 21, 2019
  • Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Alberta Hikes Help You Beat the Winter Blues

    January 23, 2019 /

    Chionophobia is the fear of snow and frigophobia is the fear of the cold. There you have it. I just diagnosed myself using the Internet. Despite my issues with Old Man Winter, I've discovered that Alberta hikes and outdoor activities can help you beat the winter blues.

    read more
    Greg Olsen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of the Capliano Bridge with lights on it. Vancouver Christmas Lights.

    Vancouver Christmas Lights

    December 20, 2018
    There is something incredibly intrepid about the notion of driving yourself across Africa watching an ever-changing landscape filled with elephants, giraffes, lions and other wildlife roll past your window.

    African Adventures on a Self Drive Safari

    September 19, 2018
    An image of two craft vendors at the Lincoln Christmas market in Lincolnshire, England - best Christmas markets

    Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

    November 22, 2018
  • An image of two skiers at the top of Marmot Basin ski resort in Jasper, Alberta - Jasper Skiing
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Jasper Skiing – Marmot Basin

    January 17, 2019 /

    Jasper is one of the best places to experience the winter magic of the Canadian Rockies. And skiing in Jasper is an experience of a lifetime. Marmot Basin does not disappoint.

    read more
    Carleigh and Brady Olsen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    An image of Bower Ponds in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

    25 Fun Things to Do in Red Deer

    July 31, 2020
    An image of Baker Creek Mountain Resort in winter in Banff National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

    Why You Should Visit Baker Creek Mountain Resort This Winter

    January 21, 2022
    An image of a polar bear resting on the shores of the Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba

    Churchill Polar Bear Tours

    September 10, 2018
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

Recent Posts

  • Purcell Mountain Lodge – Paradise in Summer and Winter
  • Cabbage Key – Cheeseburger in Paradise
  • Experiencing Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island
  • Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline
  • Why You Should Visit Baker Creek Mountain Resort This Winter

Instagram

“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand mira “To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles” -Mary DavisPurcell Mountain Lodge is a spectacular escape from the fast paced everyday life that most people possess. Visiting this backcountry lodge truly allows you to reconnect with nature, friends, and family. We love @purcellmountainlodge ❤️
•
•
•
#travelbc #britishcolumbia #backcountryforward #canada #naturephotography #mountainlovers
Name a more peaceful spot…. We’ll wait. 😍 B Name a more peaceful spot…. We’ll wait. 😍
But seriously, almost nothing compares to a quiet paddle on a mountain lake ❤️
•
•
•
#travelalberta #banff #canoealberta #mountainlake #peaceful #paddlelife
Put your hands up if you’re cold 🙌🏻We vi Put your hands up if you’re cold 🙌🏻We visited Havasu and Mooney Falls in February. Despite being located in the Grand Canyon, it was quite cold! The weather didn’t stop some of our crew from taking a dip in the water though 😅 would you swim here if you had the chance?!Regardless of the weather being a little chilly, this truly was the most epic trip 🥾💦🌵
It was a little chilly outside but very warm and f It was a little chilly outside but very warm and fragrant inside the butterfly atrium.
.
.
#calgary #zoo #calgaryzoo #flora #fauna #flowers #flower #spring @calgaryzoo
Lynx Air took to the skies today and I was there t Lynx Air took to the skies today and I was there to enjoy the “new plane smell” and the smooth ride from Calgary to Vancouver!
.
.
.
#lynxair #budgetairline #yyc #yvr @lynx_air @calgaryinternational @tourismyyc
Sunday brunch in Montreal. It’s a thing! Loved t Sunday brunch in Montreal. It’s a thing! Loved the brunch @lepassecompose!
.
.
.
@tourismequebec @montreal #sundaybrunch #montreal #lepassecompose
An uprooted tree in Cathedral Grove looks very eer An uprooted tree in Cathedral Grove looks very eerie and beautiful at the same time!
.
.
#tree #trees #forest#forestphotography #forestphoto #nature #cathedralgrove #cathedralgroveforest #forestry
The protected lagoon is a great place to develop y The protected lagoon is a great place to develop your kayaking and paddle boarding skills!
.
.
#becatalonia #cataloniarivieramaya #catalonia #beach #beachlife #kayaking #paddleboarding #sun #funinthesun #mexico
Sailing away! . . #becatalonia #cataloniarivierama Sailing away!
.
.
#becatalonia #cataloniarivieramaya #sun #beach #beachlife #sailing #sailinglife #water #tropical #tropicalparadise #surf
Follow on Instagram

Recent Comments

  • Marjorie Zigomanis on Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline
  • Jamshaid mirza on Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline
  • wanderwoman on Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline
  • wanderwoman on Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline
  • Antilynx on Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline

Categories

  • Articles
  • Don't Do This
  • Gear Reviews
  • Luxury Travel
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Photos
  • Travel Better
  • Travel Inspiration
  • Travel Tips

Tags

adventure travel alberta alberta hikes Arizona banff banff national park birding British Columbia budget travel camping canada canadian rockies cancun canmore dining family travel Florida funny travel stories hiking history humor humour icefields parkway jasper Jasper National Park kananaskis kananaskis country mexico national park nature outdoor adventure photography provincial park puerto vallarta restaurants road trip tours trails travel travel tips USA utah wildlife winter winter hiking

Newsletter

Ashe Theme by WP Royal.