Seaplane Glacier Tour – a first in such a flying machine for Vinny VanGo dwellers, and it was so awesome. We had seen the seaplanes land and take-off from Green Lake on the first day bike ride and decided the $200 a person was well worth it. We were only in the air for aboutContinue reading “Whistler, British Columbia”
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Birkenhead & Gates Lake & Nairn Falls
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park BC is a Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) paradise. We have been off the spreadsheet for about a week now due to the smoke from wildfires and the obsession with getting John a SUP. We had been told by many that this is one of the most beautiful Provincial Parks, and theContinue reading “Birkenhead & Gates Lake & Nairn Falls”
Yoho National Park Area
We found some more iconic Canadian Red Chairs for our rest day ! I had promised John a rest between the 11 mile Plain of Six Glacier, and the upcoming Lake Agnes Tealess House hike. After an extra leisurely 2 pm start, we headed to Yoho National Park which was supposed to have the bestContinue reading “Yoho National Park Area”
Lake Louise Area
Lake Louise is perhaps the most popular tourist visitation in Canada. And yes, we found that to be true as we boarded our shuttle bus for a 1pm departure for the Lake and the iconic Fairmont Hotel which we had already visited the Restaurant on our pass-through day to Two Jacks Lake. This first LakeContinue reading “Lake Louise Area”
Bow Valley / Banff / Two Jacks Lake
Departures at 11am are perhaps the most stressful things these retired folks have because of you know who’s awakening time. And it really was a Saturday today! So it’s off to Canmoore in the Bow Valley to find a bike shop for John’s tire, as well as a Propane, refill of 26 Liters, about 6Continue reading “Bow Valley / Banff / Two Jacks Lake”
Columbia Ice Fields Parkway
Wilcox Pass It’s another Athabasca Day, this time seeing the Athabasca Glacier way up high from across the Valley at Wilcox Pass as well as Snow Dome Glacier and Dome Glacier on the way up. Yes, a steroid Canadian Rocky Moment. We were able to experience the Athabasca Glacier from afar this time on thisContinue reading “Columbia Ice Fields Parkway”
Jasper, Alberta Canada
Athabasca – the River, the Glacier, the Falls As soon as we got into Jasper Country the milky light blue water of Athabasca River pulled us out of Vinny and we staggered down to the sandy beach. It was a very placid wide shallow section and others were frolicking in her water, and they didn’tContinue reading “Jasper, Alberta Canada”
Apostle Islands, WI on to Canada
This veer off the spreadsheet has set a high expectation for next year. Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands off the Bayfield Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. After our Picture Rock kayak experience, and the Jam Pot line lady raving about this, I got on our not so great Fort Wilkins bathroom Wi-fi, IContinue reading “Apostle Islands, WI on to Canada”
Copper Harbor Michigan
As we spend our last day in Michigan it is yet again raining. Paddle Boy almost inflated JoJo last night because there was no rain in the forecast and we are at a campsite with close access to tranquil Lake Fannie Hooe. But he agreed to limit his morning slumber, to pump up JoJo soContinue reading “Copper Harbor Michigan”
Pictured Rocks Seashore
Pictured Rocks gets its name from the streaks of mineral stain that color the cliffs. Groundwater seeps out of the cracks and runs down the rock face giving it that gorgeous colorful pattern. Iron (red and orange), copper (blue and green), manganese (brown and black), and limonite (white) are among the most common color-producing minerals.Continue reading “Pictured Rocks Seashore”
Travels with Vinny VanGo 