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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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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 Norway1 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!

Deichman Library, Oslo Opera house, Munch Museum

Out and About in Oslo, Norway

On November 3, 2025January 8, 2026 By GeoKsIn Norway1 Comment

This very long read covers our five days in and around Oslo, the capital of Norway. Highlights included a half-day guided tour, City Hall, world-class museums and a day trip to the Kistefos Sculpture Park and Gallery.

Fallen leaves, mostly rust-coloured and yellow, with one imperfect red maple leaf on the left

One Word (Photo Blogging Challenge: 2025-10)

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

After wrestling with the theme for most of the month, I finally landed on an approach. In this post, I explore the word "bandwagon" as it applies to staycations, e-biking and joining a popular trend.

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