Category Archives: History

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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One-Room Schoolhouse Road Trip Flashback

Posted on October 16, 2015 by danocan

It’s been a long time since I last did any updates.  There has been a lot going on which means there has been little time to write anything.  So, rather than continue the silence I decided to revisit some old … Continue reading →

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Following the Old Macleod Trail

Posted on April 4, 2015 by danocan

Say “Macleod Trail” to someone in Alberta, and most people will immediately think of the busy commercial strip on the south side of Calgary.  Fewer people will think of the Macleod Trails which are located in a number of smaller … Continue reading →

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