Tag: Bears

Bighorn Canyon Pontoon Rentals from Okabeh (A day on the Pontoon)

Last year, I had the pleasure of visiting Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area by car, from the south end of the park.  The road goes from Wyoming to Montana via one of the largest canyons in the USA.  I described it nearly as good as the Grand Canyon but without all the people.  The southern …

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Driving the Haines Highway (150 miles on a Dead-End Road, but Loving Every Minute of It!)

Have you ever driven almost 150 miles on a dead end road?  That’s basically what you’re doing if you’re driving the Haines Highway from Haines Junction, Yukon (located on the historic Alaska Highway) to the charming town of Haines, Alaska.  Driving the Haines Highway and hanging out in Haines for a couple nights was one …

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Campbell River Grizzly Bear Tours (a North American Safari)

My #1 highlight of visiting Vancouver Island was the Campbell River Grizzly Bear Tours with Discovery Marine Safaris.  This trip is only possible in September – October each year and it truly is a North American Safari. Campbell River Rotary Sea Walk Our tour this day wasn’t leaving until noon so my mom and I …

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West Coast Swing (Destination: Port Alberni and Pacific Rim National Park)

Bamfield Cat houses

We used Port Alberni as our 3 night base for the west coast for several reasons.  First, the hotels were about $40 a night cheaper here than they were in Tofino.  Second, I had found great reviews for the Riverside Motel and found a great room in this remodeled single story motel.  Our room actually …

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