(#1) Driving Icefields Parkway: Banff and Yoho National Parks
Most places require miles of hiking or off-road driving to reach views even a fraction of this picturesque. But in the Canadian Rockies, the views are everywhere. When I say this is one of the dreamiest road trips, here’s what I mean…
(#2) Driving Icefields Parkway: Hiking Big Beehive at Lake Louise
The vibrancy of Lake Louise is even more striking from this skyline summit, where its creamy turquoise waters pop against the gray haze of the sky and the iconic Fairmont Chateau. But first, we have to earn this epic view!
(#3) Driving Icefields Parkway: 24 Magical Hours at Chateau Lake Louise
This third excerpt is hosted on our sister site, Dreamy Travelogues. This site features "pinch me" places, from luxurious hotels to immersive experiences and the most perfect views. Chateau Lake Louise was the one that started it all.
(#4) Driving Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Chephren Lake, and Mistaya Canyon
Today officially begins our adventure along Highway 93 as we drive from Lake Louise to Jasper, a route often celebrated as one of the world’s ultimate road trips. An abundance of beauty makes the Canadian Rockies so magical—and this drive is about to take our breath away in more ways than one!
(#5) Driving Icefields Parkway: Parker Ridge, Columbia Icefield, and Sunwapta Falls
The Icefields Parkway is named after the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. This massive icefield is the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains and a must-stop on our road trip.
(#6) Driving Icefields Parkway: Toe of the Glacier and Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Falls is our final stop along the Parkway before we reach Jasper. Known for its picturesque setting and the force of the plunging Athabasca River, the raw beauty and power of Athabasca Falls make it an incredible roadside stop.
(#7) Driving Icefields Parkway: Incredible Hikes, Eats, and Views in Jasper
As we refuel with comfort food after a peaceful morning in this charming, laid-back town, there’s zero doubt in either of our minds… We’re falling more in love with Jasper with every second (and every bite 😋)!
(#8) Driving Icefields Parkway: Lakeside Resort in Heart of Jasper Nat’l Park
This final excerpt is also hosted on our sister site, Dreamy Travelogues. This site features "pinch me" places, from luxurious hotels to immersive experiences and the most perfect views. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge was all of the above.
(#1) Alaska Road Trip Diaries: Goodbye Service, Hello Glacier Bay Nat’l Park
Our story begins in Gustavus, Alaska, as our trek into Glacier Bay National Park takes us further from a paved road than ever before. Here's to daily recapping of an unforgettable adventure… 21 days, 8 national parks, and 1 Great Alaskan Road Trip!
(#2) Alaska Road Trip Diaries: Dog Sledding, Ice Climbing and Sea Kayaking in Seward
The second stop of our Great Alaskan Road Trip takes us to Seward, Alaska, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Glaciers steal the show as we go dog sledding across them, ice climbing through them, and sea kayaking beneath them—but then it's time to brave the infamous McCarthy Road.