Banff National Park, Alberta – friendly adventure destinations in the land of mountains, lakes and canyons.

I visited Banff National Park with my family in early June. Since I was suffering from arthritic pain in my left foot, I was able to do borderline adventurous activities that children and seniors could undertake.

Jasper National Park, Alberta – a land of mountains, glaciers, canyons, lakes and wild animals

Just before the wildfires of summer 2024 that burned down vast swaths of forests and part of Jasper Town itself, we had a 2 days blast at this park that offers trance inducing ethereal landscapes and concentration of mega wildlife of north America.

Rouge National Urban Park – exploring hills, rivers and creeks, marsh, bay, and beach ecosystems

We were hiking in post-ice melt muck on the trails. Our shoes were all covered in mud. Still, we were enjoying the hike in sunny 7 C temperatures on February 19, 2023. Twyn Rivers, Rouge River, and various creeks were meandering deep below in the valleys. The slopes were treacherous. A misstep could have landed … Continue reading Rouge National Urban Park – exploring hills, rivers and creeks, marsh, bay, and beach ecosystems

Hiking in New Forest National Park, UK and observing free roaming horses and cows and wild deer

I started my hike at 9 am from my hotel in Brockenhurst under a steady downpour in search of elusive wild red deer. On the way, I saw several wild horses and cows, but no deer. Dejected, and struggling with my Achilles tendinitis like pain, I decided to return. However, just before dusk, deep in … Continue reading Hiking in New Forest National Park, UK and observing free roaming horses and cows and wild deer