Jasper National Park is both Canada's biggest mountain park and the place where mountain lovers head when they're tired of the tourist atmosphere in Banff. Alberta's Jasper is closer in spirit to a sleepy Swiss Alp hamlet than to a world-class vacation venue. Comfortable and charming, Jasper hotels allow the area surroundings to play the lead role in your ou… read more
Grande Prairie is a major city in the northern end of Alberta, Canada. The region's clear, cold winters and hot summers make for great outdoor weather. Grande Prairie has several public parks and trails, including hiking along Bear Creek along the city's southern edge. After a day of exploration, return to one of the hotels in Grande Prairie for a relaxing C… read more
Along with scenic landscapes and friendly residents, the province of Alberta features the largest inland marina in western Canada, several public beaches and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Explore nature preserves and museums or go boating, hiking, skiing or ice skating during a Canadian vacation. Situated near Cold Lake and Bonnyville, hotels… read more
Alberta offers outdoor enthusiasts an abundance of recreation, especially on the western side of the province. Three seasons of the year offer superb hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing and water sports. Winter offers outdoor adventure based on snow, including cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowboarding. Combine superb outdoor adventure wi… read more
Alberta is a province in western Canada. The area is visited frequently by adventure travelers. Destinations such as the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, along with community parks and local recreation businesses, make Alberta an appealing vacation site for those seeking outdoor activities. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy additional national park… read more
As the largest city in Alberta, Calgary offers all of the features of a vibrant city as well as close proximity to the Canadian Rockies and Kananaskis Country for your outdoor adventure. You'll find hotels to suit every taste--rooms ra… read more
The city of Leduc is located in Alberta, Canada, one of the prairie provinces. Founded in 1899, Leduc is home to a number of parks and lakes, including West Point Lake, Telford Lake, and Alexandra Park Pond. Outdoor activities found in… read more
This city in northeastern Alberta is situated near Cold Lake, where it got its name, and consists mostly of farmland and campgrounds. During summer, locals flock to Kinosoo Beach to enjoy swimming, waterskiing and wakeboarding while th… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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