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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
Ice and snow on Three Sisters Creek

In the Spirit of the Season

On January 1, 2026December 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, "in the spirit of the season?" I think of family, traditions, good food and winter weather and I did my best to capture some of those ideas in five photographs for this month's edition of the Photo Blogging Challenge.

Two Days in New Brunswick

On December 27, 2025December 26, 2025 By GeoKsIn New BrunswickLeave a comment

Follow along our adventures between Charlottetown, PEI and Alma, NB; a guided e-fatbike ride in Fundy Trail Provincial Park; as we check out the tiny villages of St. Martins and Alma, and along the scenic Fundy Trail Parkway.

PEI 2025 Sign

Out and About in Charlottetown, PEI

On December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 By GeoKsIn New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island1 Comment

Between 23,500 steps and 235 km driving, we took in the highlights of Charlottetown and a portion of PEI's Points East Coastal Drive over 2 jam-packed days in early October 2025.

Polar bear approaches the ship

Expedition Cruise: Svalbard in Depth

On December 6, 2025January 8, 2026 By GeoKsIn NorwayLeave a comment

This is a long read delving into an amazing 14 days exploring Svalbard aboard Aurora Expedition's "Sylvia Earle," including fantastic kayaking excursions and MANY polar bear sightings.

Peach sunrise on the snow-topped peaks of Mount Rundle, reflected in the slow moving Bow River

Thankful (Photo Blogging Challenge: 2025-11)

On December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

Despite a few challenges in November, I found plenty to be thankful for. Read on for details!

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