In regards to tourism in Alberta, Banff, and Jasper National Parks take the cake and for good reason. There are countless pristine lakes and glacier covered mountains, with guided tours and all of the comforts one could ever imagine. With all of the hustle and bustle in the national parks, it is surprising that Kananskis, which borders Banff, sees only a fraction of the traffic of the National Parks, most of which are locals. Kananaskis shares many of the traits of the big parks. Tucked out of the way, this waterfall is only a short hike from the road. Gems like this are what make Kananaskis my favourite park to visit in Alberta.
A solo hiker takes a moment to take in the vast beauty of his surroundings before pressing onward in Kananaskis, Alberta Canada.
Even with the sun below the horizon, the spines of cholla cactus appear to glow as they capture the remaining ambient light from the setting sun. This is my favourite time to be in the desert. An eerie calm radiates through the desert. Insects and animals avoiding the heat during the day emerge from their burrows. What seems to be devoid of life during the daylight hours becomes a thriving ecosystem of creatures perfectly adapted for life in the desert.
