Canoeing the Green River, Utah

Our friends (new to the river) lost sleep the night before we set off on our journey, worried that it was going to be a challenging paddle.

Floating the Green (photo: M. Kopp)

Floating the Green (photo: M. Kopp)

We promised prehistoric sites and geological wonders – all we saw was rock, rock, and more rock.

Boulder glyphs near Turk's Head (photo: M. Kopp)

Boulder glyphs near Turk’s Head (photo: M. Kopp)

Campsites were tough to pick.

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Camping on the Green (photo: M. Kopp)

And the dining room? Ants and sand, everywhere.

Dining a la Green! (photo: M. Kopp)

Dining a la Green! (photo: M. Kopp)

If you go – and really, why would you? – just remember, I never promised you a rose garden.

Prickly Pear in full glory. (photo: M. Kopp)

Prickly Pear in full glory. (photo: M. Kopp)

Alberta Rockies: Spring Hiking

Lady Mac near Canmore, Prairie near Bragg Creek – Alberta Rocky Mountain hiking is looking good this spring – even with recent snowfalls!

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Overlooking the Bow Valley from Lady Mac (photo: M.Kopp)

Tips from those who’ve been there:

  • Check for ticks after every hike, especially on dry, south-facing, bighorn sheep-favoured slopes – bloodsucking season is upon us!
  • Wear hiking boots, use ice grips and carry hiking poles – the bloody knuckles and bruised behind (her words, not mine) of another hiker coming down off Prairie Mountain in shorts and running shoes says it all!
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Summit of Prairie Mtn (photo: B.Kopp)