The Road Trip Hound

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• Our little piece of the Grand Canyon – Alberta style…

  By theroadtriphound on April 28, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Since exploring Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta, I was curious to explore one of the more northern jumps found in Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park. The park is located approximately an hour and a half northeast of Calgary,… Read More ›

• Road trip adventures of Southern Alberta…Day 3…

  By theroadtriphound on April 13, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Following a fantastic day touring Lethbridge and the surrounding area, we decided to take our tour further south to explore two of Alberta’s most unique geological landscapes.  Travelling along main highways and lonely back roads, our circle route would provide us… Read More ›

• The Adventure of Southern Alberta continues…Day Two…featured in SouthernAlberta.com

  By theroadtriphound on April 7, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  Many places in the world are lucky to have one UNESCO World Heritage Site, here in Calgary; we have the ability to drive to four, each one easily accessible on a day trip. The Canadian Rockies Waterton Lakes National Park… Read More ›

• Road Tripping during the shoulder season in Southern Alberta…Day One…

  By theroadtriphound on April 1, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Completing a road trip during the spring season on the Canadian Prairies or even the Canadian Rockies doesn’t have to be difficult.  Firstly, bring a change of clothing for every season, weather patterns can change at any given time and… Read More ›

• Embracing the year-round driver’s license in Western Canada…

  By theroadtriphound on March 25, 2013 • ( 7 )

  

  I live near the Canadian Rockies, but during the winter season, I do not wear skis, I do not wear snowshoes, or glide around on skates, so, does this make me an oddity; I’ve concluded that the answer is yes. … Read More ›

• How a little piece of Roman Mythology made its way to Alberta…

  By theroadtriphound on March 22, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Alberta is known for its numerous roadside attractions, the world’s largest perogy, the world’s first UFO landing pad, the world’s largest dinosaur, the world’s largest pysanka, etc., etc., and as Albertans, we are proud of our inimitable fascinations, besides, where… Read More ›

• Perhaps one of Calgary’s most unique building transformations of 1913…

  By theroadtriphound on March 12, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Once again, my habit of staying up late in search of distinctive historical buildings in Calgary has produce, yet another noteworthy gem, the St. Mary’s Parish Hall / CNR Train Station. This search directed me to the trendy neighbourhood of… Read More ›

• The beavers may be gone, but the house still remains…

  By theroadtriphound on March 9, 2013 • ( 4 )

  

  You have probably walked, biked, and possibly even parked beside this 137 year old wooden shack on numerous occasions, taking little notice of its dilapidated exterior, hidden under mature trees and various shrubs, withering away with each passing day. Designated… Read More ›

• Slaughter houses, sawmills, and the Sundance Kid…..

  By theroadtriphound on March 7, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  9th Avenue SE, formally known as Atlantic Avenue and Whiskey Row, has been around since the early 1880’s;  with the creation of this historic avenue came numerous industries, such as slaughter houses, sawmills, notorious hotels, saloons, and of course the… Read More ›

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