Skip to content

Out & About with the GeoKs

Hiking, biking and other adventures (mostly) in the Canadian Rockies

  • Home
  • Hiking
    • Banff National Park
    • Bow Valley
    • Kananaskis
    • Kootenay National Park
    • Yoho National Park
  • Outdoor Adventures
    • Biking
    • Kayaking
    • Snowshoeing
    • Geocaching
      • What is Geocaching?
    • Gardening
    • Health & Wellness
    • Out and About – Calgary and area
    • Out and About – Canadian Rockies
  • Travel
    • Around the World in 21 Days
    • Antarctica
      • South Georgia
    • Europe
      • Greenland
      • Iceland
      • Norway
      • United Kingdom
    • North America
      • Bahamas
      • Canada
        • British Columbia
        • Newfoundland & Labrador
        • Nova Scotia
        • Nunavut
      • United States
    • Oceania
      • New Zealand
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Chile
      • Falklands/Malvinas
  • Creative Adventures
    • Photography
    • Creative Calgary
    • Creative Canmore/Banff
    • Lego
    • Show Your Work
  • Reviews
    • Clothing & Gear Reviews
    • Book Reviews
  • About

Tag: larch trees

cribbage hand with two threes and three aces

Experiences

On October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 By GeoKsIn Photography2 Comments

This edition of the Photo Blogging Challenge is all about experiences. Whether once-in-a-lifetime, a mundane and everyday activity, good, bad or a special occasion, experiences and relationships are the fabric of life.

bull elk with mud on his antlers

Nearby Nature Project 24/

On September 29, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

This edition of the Nearby Nature Project includes a short news feed, a board game review and a reflection on nature-friendly gardening through Calgary's outdoor watering bans in 2024.

snow-dusted mountain peaks looming over rolling ridges of golden larch trees

Simple

On October 1, 2023October 3, 2023 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

It's easy to forget to enjoy life's simple pleasures when you feel overwhelmed. This month's Photo Blogging Challenge theme is a good reminder to slow down and appreciate the simple, good things all around us.

fronds

It’s Your World

On October 1, 2021October 5, 2021 By GeoKsIn Photography5 Comments

It shouldn't surprise long-time readers that Mother Nature plays a key role in our world. As do family and friends. September was a great month for hiking, biking, kayaking, board games and family dinners.

mountain pond and larch forest

Gibbon Pass via Arnica/Twin Lakes

On October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 By GeoKsIn Banff NP5 Comments

With four mountain lakes and extensive larch forest, the hike to Gibbon Pass from the Vista Lake parking lot is a good choice for strong hikers on a golden larch pilgrimage.

Posts navigation

Older posts

Like what you see? Follow us!

Join 520 other subscribers
  • View GeoKs’s profile on Twitter
  • View MRS_GEOK’s profile on Instagram
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Top Posts & Pages:

  • Bald-faced Hornet Nest - Leave it be? Or call pest control?
    Bald-faced Hornet Nest - Leave it be? Or call pest control?
  • Hiking Banff National Park - Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass
    Hiking Banff National Park - Sunshine Village to Citadel Pass
  • Photo Blogging Challenge - My Town (September 2016)
    Photo Blogging Challenge - My Town (September 2016)
  • Hiking Yoho National Park - Hamilton Lake
    Hiking Yoho National Park - Hamilton Lake
  • Hiking Banff National Park - Saddleback Pass / Fairview Mountain
    Hiking Banff National Park - Saddleback Pass / Fairview Mountain
  • Gibbon Pass via Arnica/Twin Lakes
    Gibbon Pass via Arnica/Twin Lakes
  • Kayaking Vermilion Lakes
    Kayaking Vermilion Lakes
  • Cycling Moraine Lake Road
    Cycling Moraine Lake Road
  • Review: Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer
    Review: Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer
  • Torngat Mountains National Park
    Torngat Mountains National Park

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Out & About with the GeoKs
Smileys don’t always = “Found it” logs / Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: Lovecraft.