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10 Must-See Stops along the Bow Valley Parkway – Banff National Park

10 Must-See Stops along the Bow Valley Parkway – Banff National Park

Byadmin July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

The Bow Valley Parkway (also known as 1A) is a scenic alternative route running alongside the more popular, heavily…

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A Review of Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge Resort – Jasper National Park

A Review of Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge Resort – Jasper National Park

Byadmin July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Finding lodging in Jasper National Park during the summer can be quite a challenge – especially if you’re like…

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Blakiston Falls Waterfall Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park

Blakiston Falls Waterfall Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park

Byadmin July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Blakiston Falls is a short, 1.5 km (1.2 mile) round trip hike located near the end of the Red…

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How to See a Train at Morant’s Curve in Banff National Park

How to See a Train at Morant’s Curve in Banff National Park

Byadmin June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

How to see a train at Morant’s Curve in Banff National Park. Insider tips on how to photograph Morant’s Curve with a train!

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Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint – Yoho National Park Canada

Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint – Yoho National Park Canada

Byadmin June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Whether you’re a railfan or just a casual tourist like myself who likes interesting stops on road trips, if…

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Peyto Lake in Banff National Park: 10 Things You Need To Know

Peyto Lake in Banff National Park: 10 Things You Need To Know

Byadmin May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies lies the stunning Banff National Park, a true paradise for nature…

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Driving the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway – Washington

ByMelissa May 27, 2025

The Mt. Baker Scenic Byway takes you to Washington’s most stunning scenery, including Picture Lake, Artist Point and Heather Meadows. This guide to driving the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway explains all you need to know for your visit

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Old Faithful Lodge Cabins Reviews in Yellowstone National Park – Know BEFORE you stay!

Old Faithful Lodge Cabins Reviews in Yellowstone National Park – Know BEFORE you stay!

Byadmin May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

If you’re looking for affordable lodging within Yellowstone National Park, one option you might want to consider are the…

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Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in New Delhi, India

ByMelissa May 25, 2025

Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi India. This memorial is where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. This is a beautiful open-air memorial is built along the River Yamuna, with beautiful landscaping; a black marble platform with an eternal flame marks the spot where he was cremated.

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Two Fish House Beach – Grand Portage, Minnesota

ByMelissa May 25, 2025

Where to photograph Two Fish House Beach along Minnesota’s North Shore. The abandoned fishing shacks are located between Grand Marais and Grand Portage, Minnesota along Highway 61

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Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park – A Skippable Spot in the Canadian Rockies

Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park – A Skippable Spot in the Canadian Rockies

Byadmin May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Natural Bridge is a rather unimpressive site in Canada’s Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Essentially, it’s a rock formation…

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Visiting Vermillion Falls in Hastings, Minnesota

ByMelissa April 17, 2025

Vermillion Falls is an urban, 35 foot waterfall, located in the town of Hastings, Minnesota, just south of the…

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One Day Itinerary in Waterton Lakes National Park – Canada

One Day Itinerary in Waterton Lakes National Park – Canada

Byadmin April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Often overlooked by the much more popular Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park is…

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Hello! Welcome to my travel blog! I'm Melissa and I created this blog to document my travels around the USA and the world. I love visiting National Parks and any unit in the NPS (I eventually want to visit all of them), as well as traveling internationally. I hope you'll find this blog to be a great resource to help you plan your next trip.

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