Category Archives: Hiking

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Posted on March 11, 2018 by danocan

So close to home, yet a world away.  That’s the best way I can think to describe Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.  Located just south of Highway 1A between Calgary and Cochrane, once you leave the pavement it is hard to … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Falls Hike

Posted on August 1, 2017 by danocan

Just in case you need a break from the series of CAMT posts, or you think all we do is drive around the province looking at historical sites, here is a change of pace for you. On Saturday, July 29, … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Valley and Big Hill Springs

Posted on June 28, 2017 by danocan

Just time for a quick post today before heading out again. This afternoon Tucker the Dog and I headed out towards Big Hill Springs Provincial Park for a short walk. We made a short detour to the memorial plaque dedicated … Continue reading →

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Plateau Mountain

Posted on October 18, 2015 by danocan

Old-fashioned caching at it’s finest — an entire day out on the roads and the trails and just one smiley to show for it. That was the plan and that’s pretty much how it played out too. Our target was … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 12, 2015 by danocan

I’ve never hiked Lesueur Ridge before.  Actually, until recently, I had never even heard of it.  But, lured by the prospect of a snow-free ridge walk offering great views of the front range of the Rockies, I decided yesterday was … Continue reading →

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