by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running
Floe Lake is a little-known day hike in Kootenay National Park with an impressive rock wall surrounding the lake. Commonly known for British Columbia, the trail is surrounded by greenery rather than rocks, as itβs the case with hiking trails in Alberta. Kootenay...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Iceline Trail is a breathtaking hike in Yoho National Park featuring views of Takakkaw Falls (the 2nd highest waterfall in Canada), up-close and distant glaciers, several other waterfalls and pristine lakes. Weβve been to Yoho National Park and even seen Takakkaw...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running, Winter Sports
Boom Lake Hike is a little-known easy trail in Banff National Park, ending at a large gorgeous lake with Boom Mountain in the background. Whether hiking in summer or cross country skiing in winter, itβs a picturesque year-round destination. With the exponential growth...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Grassi Lakes Hike is a little uphill trail to emerald and turquoise lakes with a few benches waiting for you to chill out and enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain town Canmore in the Canadian Rockies. There are several walks and small hikes in Canmore and all of...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
While Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies is popular for scrambling or hiking to the mountain tops, a few other hikes are offering different scenery. Galatea Lakes and Lillian Lake Hike is one of the most popular featuring three breathtaking lakes with changing...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips
Imagine waking up to singing birds, fresh mountain air mixed with the smell of pine trees and sun rays shining through the trees. Thatβs what camping in Jasper National Park is all about. Weβve camped in most of Jasperβs campgrounds, and this is our guide to help you...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Travel Tips
Staying right in the middle of the oldest national park in Canada has its charm. That is if youβre away from busy streets and constant crowds. Camping in Banff National Park is a great option to enjoy nature to the fullest, and weβre sharing the best campgrounds in...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
New Year is a time of reflection for me. I reflect on the previous year, what Iβve learnt, accomplished and in what areas I want to improve going forward. I used to do this privately in my journal. Except for 2017, when I wrote a blog post βYear 2016 in review β 50...