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Category Archives: Hiking
Exploring Alberta’s Historic Fire Lookout – Mount Burke Summit Hike
On August 30th, 2025 my friend Harry and I hiked up Mount Burke in Kananaskis Country to explore one of Alberta’s most fascinating relics — the abandoned Cameron fire lookout. This video captures the full journey: from the forested switchbacks … Continue reading
Posted in Geocaching, Hiking, History
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Cameron Lookout, Canada, hike, hiking, history, Kananaskis, Mount Burke, mountain, mountains
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Return to the Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest
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
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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A Scenic Bike Journey from Glenbow Ranch to Haskayne Legacy Park
With the opening of Haskyane Legacy Park, having a pathway linking Cochrane and Calgary, Alberta became one step closer to fruition. This section of trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and links Haskayne Legacy Park to Glenbow Ranch … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Travel
Tagged Alberta, bike ride, biking, Calgary, Cochrane, cycling, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Haskayne Legacy Park
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I Crashed My Drone
After seven years of loyal service, is this the end of DroneOCan?
Posted in drone, Geocaching, Hiking
Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, geocaching, hiking, Irricana, Meadowlark Trail
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