Turquoise Peyto Lake in Banff This time last year we were eagerly planning for our first visit to the majestic Canadian Rockies. We would be spending a week in July, camping and hiking in Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada. These two jewels of Canada are world renowned for their glacier-capped mountains and […]
Archives for April 2014
Hiking in Napa Valley wine country
When you think of Napa Valley, you think mainly of wine tasting, picnic lunches, lush vineyards and gourmet dinners. But hiking in Napa Valley wine country is an increasingly popular activity that demands a new verb – namely, “wiking” – where you can taste wine and hike, all in the same day. California’s wine country […]
Packing list for hiking and camping
I love this time of the year, when the weather starts getting warmer and the days are perfect for hiking while the nights stay pleasantly cool. Our camping trips usually begin in May and I’m looking forward to exploring several state and national parks in California next month. If you’re still scrambling for campsites, this will […]