Author Archives: danocan

Historic Calgary Week 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by danocan

Historic Calgary Week is an annual event put on by the Chinook Country Historical Society.  It features walks, talks, tours, and a variety of events that showcase the history of Calgary and area.  Over the last few years, it has … Continue reading →

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Glacier Park Lodge

Posted on July 29, 2016 by danocan

Glacier Park Lodge Tourist Alicia Fox stopped in Rogers Pass after noticing the abandoned Glacier Park Lodge on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway. (Chris Corday/CBC) So sad to see the iconic Glacier Park Lodge sitting abandoned and falling into … Continue reading →

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Badlands Exploration

Posted on January 31, 2016 by danocan

There are so many things to see in the badlands of Alberta that it is impossible to see them all in one trip.  Our normal strategy is to simply pick a couple key things to target and then try and … Continue reading →

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Montana Motels and Mermaids

Posted on January 12, 2016 by danocan

When it comes to traveler accommodations, there are two main trends we see today.  The first is blandness.  The market is dominated by large chains run by faceless corporations which strive to provide the same experience no matter where you … Continue reading →

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2015 in review

Posted on January 6, 2016 by danocan

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. What did I learn from this report?  That I really need to find time to write more.  Only five postings over the course of an entire year? … Continue reading →

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