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Alberta, Alberta Parks, Day Hike, Go East of Edmonton, Hiking - August 24, 2021

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park | Hike Alberta

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 60 km East of Edmonton Alberta and features 20 km of hiking trails. 3.7 km are paved trails around the campground and shoreline. The rest of the park is considered backcountry trails consisting of dirt grass and some low lying muddy sections. The park has a full service campground, day use area with playground and a small shallow lake. Note that the lake is not swimmable and only allows for paddle friendly watercraft. Today however we are here to talk about the hiking trails throughout the park. These trails are also Dog friendly...

David Thompson Country - HWY 11

One of our families favorite places to travel in Alberta is in David Thompson Country. This area of Alberta is a Gem that connects the flat prairies into the majestic Canadian Rockies. You can watch the transformation before your eyes as you travel down Highway 11 towards the Icefields Parkway. If you are looking for endless places to hike, camp, paddle or waterfall chase; this place is for you. We have completed many adventures in this area over the years so check out our other Blogs as well to see places like Allstones lake and Siffluer Falls Wilderness Area. Our...

Top 5 Tenting Spots in Alberta NOT in the National Parks!

I know everyone will have their own opinions on the best spot to pitch a tent in this amazing province. However this post is not for the backpackers, but for the families that like a nice peaceful spot but still has some amenities for the kids. So let's get down to the Alberta Adventurer Families top 5 places to pitch a tent in Alberta, Canada. These are in no order, they are not on crown land, they are great for families and they are not located in any National Parks. 1) William A. Switzer Provincial Park We stayed in the...