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Category Archives: Geocaching
The Mintlaw Viaduct
In this episode, we take our canoes out onto the waters of the Red Deer River and float down to check out an abandoned railway bridge which has not seen a train in almost forty years — the Mintlaw Trestle. … Continue reading
Posted in Geocaching, History
Tagged Alberta, Alberta Central Railway, Canada, Canadian Pacific, geocaching, history, Mintlaw, railroad, Red Deer County, Red Deer River, trestle, viaduct
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The Abandoned Cameron Fire Lookout on Mount Burke
I have now visited the Cameron Lookout three times, the first in August of 2006, the second in August of 2011, and now again in 2020. After each visit the physical pain dissipates and the memories of the scenery have … Continue reading
Posted in drone, Geocaching, Hiking, History
Tagged Alberta, Cameron Lookout, Canada, geocaching, hike, hiking, history, Kananaskis, Mount Burke
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Geocaching on “Narrows Island” on the Bow River
Another “self-isolation” video, this time to one of the first ever “vlog” style videos I shot, back in November of 2016.
Posted in Geocaching, Self Isolation Series
Tagged Alberta, Bow River, caching, Canada, Cochrane, geocaching, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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Europe Adventure Finale — Luxembourg Castles
This is the conclusion of our Europe adventure series. We end with a two-for-one video posting. In the first one, we take the rental car and try and visit as many medieval castles in Luxembourg as we can in one … Continue reading
Posted in Geocaching, History, Travel
Tagged castle, Europe, geocaching, geographic centre, Luxembourg, travel
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Canada Day Weekend Camp
This weekend was all about camping and relaxation. We’re off to the Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area. Camping, hiking, relaxing, and expired Jiffy Pop — what could possibly go wrong?
Posted in Geocaching, Hiking
Tagged Alberta, camping, Canada, Canada Day, Cataract Creek, Etherington Creek, geocaching, hiking, Kananaskis
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