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Author: GeoKs

Our family enjoys outdoor adventures in the beautiful southwest corner of Alberta: hiking, biking, nature photography and geocaching are some of our favourite activities. We started hiking as a family in 2004, when our youngest was 4 years old. We started geocaching in 2006, when our friends "Sears Tower" introduced us to high-tech treasure hunting. We especially enjoy earthcaches. We've been slowly migrating from paved path cycling to single-track riding. And as far as photography goes, we've been improving our skills ever since I started blogging about our outdoor adventures in 2008. I blog mainly to create a family journal that includes all of our outdoor adventures. It’s a convenient way for extended family to find out about what we’ve been up to, when and if they want. Beyond those entirely selfish reasons, I like to think I'm providing some visitors to Calgary, Canmore, Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country with information that will help them choose between between the many of hiking options available. Thanks for visiting! ~ Denise / Mrs. GeoK
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Biking the Bow Valley Parkway 2022-2024

On May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 By GeoKsIn Biking4 Comments

Some aspects of Parks Canada's 3-year pilot project for seasonal, vehicle-free cycling on the Bow Valley Parkway are less than ideal for families and casual cyclists. Make the most of the opportunity with careful planning and an adaptive mindset.

song sparrow

Enjoy Life (PBC April 2022)

On May 1, 2022May 3, 2022 By GeoKsIn Photography4 Comments

This month we got the most enjoyment out of life when spending time outdoors searching for birds to photograph. Between Calgary, Canmore and Banff we spotted at least three new-to-us birds. And we're getting more competent using our new camera gear for bird photography.

number nine drawn in snow

Nine

On April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 By GeoKsIn Photography5 Comments

Hoo-ha! We're celebrating the ninth anniversary of the Photo Blogging Challenge! So naturally, this month's theme is anything and everything to do with the number 9.

artwork with Blackfoot and English spring

Nearby Nature Project: 2022 March

On March 15, 2022March 24, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

This month's edition of Nearby Nature Project is all about birds! Plus I (finally) review the University of Derby's free MOOC: Nature Connectedness. And it's time to start thinking about gardening and the 2022 City Nature Challenge.

heart shape in blue ice

Ice

On March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 By GeoKsIn Photography6 Comments

One sure thing about freeze/thaw cycles is that it means river ice is ever-changing. So even with multiple return visits, you see something different every time.

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