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An Old Schoolhouse near Acme, Alberta
We were out driving random backroads and as we came up on this church, I said “That looks like an old school!” Slamming on the brakes and turning into the yard for a closer look, we soon noticed there was … Continue reading
Cruise to Alaska on Holland America’s Koningsdam
We’re off on a Holland America cruise to Alaska aboard the M.S. Koningsdam and you’re invited to come along with us. Stops are planned for Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, along with a full day of cruising in Glacier Bay.
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Tagged cruise, Holland America, Holland American Line, Juneau, Koningsdam, travel, USA
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Exploring a Section of the Historic Highway 1A: From TransCanada Highway to Scenic Trail
In Banff and Yoho National Parks, there is a section of highway with an interesting history. Originally built in the 1920s, it served as the TransCanada Highway up until the highway was realigned in 1962. From that point on it … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, History
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Banff, Banff National Park, British Columbia, Canada, Highway 1A, hike, hiking, picnic shelter, TransCanada Highway, Yoho, Yoho National Park
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Journey Through Alberta’s Badlands: Exploring Ghost Town of Dorothy, the Atlas Coal Mine, and East Coulee School Museum
It’s our second in our series of videos about our stay in the badlands of Drumheller. This time, we explore sites along the Red Deer River valley, starting in the ghost town of Dorothy with its iconic abandoned grain elevator. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta, Atlas Coal Mine, Canada, church, coal mine, Dorothy, Drumheller, East Coulee, ghost town, grain elevator, history, mining, museum, National Historic Site, school, travel
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Weekend Adventures in the Alberta Badlands: Gopher Hole Museum and Ghost Town Exploration
We’re exploring the Alberta Badlands around Drumheller, Alberta for a weekend. Bella the Boler is here, but Mabel the Dog is safe at home with a dogsitter since so many of our activities aren’t going to be dog-friendly. We camped … Continue reading
