A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Wondering what fall hike in Banff National Park is the best? In my opinion, it is the Larch Valley hike including Sentinel Pass in the Moraine Lake area of the park. Make sure you don’t miss this Moraine Lake hike in fall! It was during my third visit to the Canadian Rockies that I finally […] Read more…
Sadly, the Abbot Pass hut was dismantled in summer 2022 due to erosion. I still recommend doing the first part of the hike to Lake Oesa, but I am unsure if you will be able to hike to the hut site in 2023. You can’t always predict when you are about to embark on an […] Read more…
Month Ninety-Seven was a fun one and saw me traveling through two countries, four states, and the District of Columbia, while also working three shows at the Gorge. I like to keep busy. I started the month with one more night in Chicago, and what a night it was! I saw Stevie Nicks in concert […] Read more…
Are you planning on visiting beautiful Vancouver this summer or fall? Then check out my Vancouver Itinerary: 4 days of the best the city has to offer! Believe me – you will fall in love with Vancouver after following my 4 day Vancouver Itinerary. Read on… Vancouver on Canada’s west coast is a dynamic city […] Read more…
Planning a trip to beautiful and peaceful Denman Island this summer? Then read on to find out the best things to do on Denman Island and much more… The first time I visited Denman Island I knew within days that it was special. Like with people, some places you just click with straight away, and […] Read more…
Looking for a scenic Vancouver day hike that isn’t too far from the city? Then check out my experience doing the Garibaldi Lake Hike – a stunning hike to a beautiful turquoise lake. There are many, many beautiful hikes around Vancouver, one of the reasons I love this city so much. Over the years I […] Read more…
The Crypt Lake hike is a well-known day trail in the often-overlooked Waterton Lakes National Park, located in Alberta, Canada. It is a difficult 17km/10.5 mile out and back trail that gradually climbs over 700 meters/2300ft in elevation. This trail is the most well-known of the Waterton hikes because it involves a bit of an obstacle […] Read more…
Have you heard of Quadra Island? If you haven’t – you are in for a treat, because this island is amazing, and under the radar for tourism. Read on to find out more about the best things to do on Quadra Island, and what it is like to volunteer there… After our positive experience on […] Read more…
Sometimes it is the places that you visit by chance that you end up loving the most. This was particularly true for me and Denman Island. What started as a chance meeting turned into a full-blown love affair, one that is still going strong. Denman Island is truly a special place. I won’t go into […] Read more…
Have you heard of Field, BC? It’s a perfect little mountain town in the Canadian Rockies that you should definitely visit, with much less tourists than nearby Lake Louise and Banff. Read on to find out more! My need to live in the mountains has been growing more and more as time progresses. It was […] Read more…