Author Archives: danocan

Sharples: An Extremely Endangered Grain Elevator

Posted on June 7, 2025 by danocan

It’s never a good thing to learn another grain elevator is on the endangered list. It is especially bad when that elevator is one of the most-photographed elevators in the entire province of Alberta. Not only is the 1923 elevator … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, barn, Canada, CPR, grain elevator, history, Kneehill County, P&H, railroad, Sharples | 4 Comments

Kicking Off Camping Season: Red Lodge, Gleniffer Lake & More

Posted on May 28, 2025 by danocan

Spring is here, which means it’s time to bring Bella the Boler out of hibernation and hit the road! Bringing Bella Back to LifeEvery year, there’s something magical about that first camping trip of the season. This time, we took … Continue reading →

Posted in Boler, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Bella the Boler, Boler, Boler 1700, camping, Canada, ExploreAB, ExploreAlberta, Red Deer County, Red Lodge Provincial Park, vintage trailer | Leave a comment

The Last Prairie Giant Falls – Saying Goodbye to Vulcan’s Grain Elevator

Posted on April 27, 2025 by danocan

On a quiet April afternoon, I took a drive to Vulcan, Alberta, to witness a moment in history—the demolition of the town’s last remaining grain elevator. These towering landmarks, once an unmistakable symbol of the prairies, are disappearing at an … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged agriculture heritage, Alberta landmarks, Canada, Canadian history, Canadian Prairies, disappearing landmarks, educational content, grain elevator, historic demolition, historic preservation, history, history vlog, Nanton, nostalgia, prairie history, prairie icons, railway history, rural Alberta, short film, small town stories, Western Canada, Western Canada history | 2 Comments

Exploring Texas

Posted on March 30, 2025 by danocan

Political tensions may have made it unpopular for Canadians to travel to the US right now, but we already had this trip on the books for months. And, life is short and you need to make memories when you can. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged country music, exploring, ghost town, history, Luckenbach, post office, Texas, travel, USA | Leave a comment

Return to the Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest

Posted on November 10, 2024 by danocan

The Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest along Highway 68 in the Sibbald Flats area of Kananaskis offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. This forest is not just a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a living museum showcasing … Continue reading →

Posted in Geocaching, Hiking | Tagged Alberta, Canada, ExploreAB, ExploreAlberta, geocaching, Highway 68, Jumping Pound, Jumpingpound, Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest, Kananaskis, Sibbald Flats | Leave a comment