My family loves planning annual trips to explore Alberta’s Badlands, and we’ve come up with creative ways to get out and explore on foot, on bikes, and on the water.
Below are the five best experiences we’ve had exploring the Alberta Badlands from Drumheller to Dinosaur and Writing-on-Stone Provincial Parks.
Summer vacations are a great way to remove “bored” from your child’s vocabulary, but where to go and what to do? This year, add a trip to Lacombe County in Central Alberta to your list! It’s only two short hours from Calgary and there are tons of things to do and see that will keep the children and adults in your family happy.
The South Canadian Rockies is an awesome mountain playground known for its scenery, rich history, and charming small towns. Discover Pincher Creek, Castle Provincial Park, and Crowsnest Pass this summer, and adventure by day and relax in a cozy cabin (or campsite) at night. Stunning hiking and mountain biking trails, fantastic fishing, and good eateries await!
Summer in Calgary is so short! While the temptation is always there to spend your days indoors, we live right at the foot of the most beautiful mountain range in North America – the Rockies. No matter what your family’s age and stage, there are hikes in the mountains which will make memories and inspire a love of the outdoors to last a lifetime. Pack a lunch and get out there!
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