A blog about exploring North America in a Camper Van and a Sailboat.
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Alberta Botanical Gardens and West Canal Camping
7/25/2019 After a night of driveway camping at Rhonda and Dan’s we took advantage of being in Edmonton to get the tires aired up, wheel lugs torqued, van washed, groceries stocked, and the air pump exchanged (just before the 1 year warranty ran out). The plan is to meet them later in the day at…
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Ft George, UFO, and Edmonton
7/24/2019 Showered and relaxed because we planned to visit nearby Fort George which didn’t open until 10 am. We walked the trail to the historic site of the fort before the museum opened. Turned out to be a good decision because it started raining just after 10. Officially called Fort George and Buckingham House, the fort…
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East or West?
7/23/2019 So, having traveled 420 miles east from the Rockies, we discussed continuing east or turning around and seeing more of the mountain west. Checking with Canadian friends we were assured that space would be available near iconic Rocky Mountain Canadian Parks. The decision was made to turn around and head west again. A pretty…
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Pleasure-Way Factory Visit
As I write this on 3/28/2020 the factory is closed to keep people safe during the Corona Virus pandemic. We wish the employees and company well and hope they will be healthy and return when “social distancing” is no longer necessary. 7/21/2019 Factory tours are something we have always found fascinating. Since we were going…
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
7/20/2019 Leaving the Pincher Creek, Alberta farm at 0842, we headed north before turning west in search of the story behind these Buffalo Skulls. Along the way, we stopped in Fort Macleod, Alberta. The Fort, a preserved Royal Canadian Mounted Police outpost, sounded interesting. We hoped to see the “Musical Ride” that has been going on since…
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Fernie, Frank Slide, and Pincher Creek
7/19/2019 Stopped for a shower in the big campground before leaving lake Koocanusa behind. Enjoyed bagel sandwiches in the pretty town of Fernie, British Columnbia. Several neat old buildings and nice shops are nestled into the mountains. Cut stones make up the Fernie City Hall. A train station is now shops and offices. The Visitors…