Few locations in Central Alberta are photographed as frequently as the East Coulee bridge. It serviced trains and vehicles crossing the Red Deer River and provided access and service to two mines. Both mines were left to rot when the coal-mining industry dried up but the Atlas has been turned into an historical site. The bridge is… Continue reading Archives: A jumping-off point
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From the archives: High River before the floods
Way way back in 2010, I was still playing slopitch. I had, however, started to nurture my newer hobbies: photography and exploring. They were becoming more important to me than sitting at the Okotoks ball diamonds and drinking beer in between tournament games. And it’s when I started to develop a love for the smaller… Continue reading From the archives: High River before the floods
One long day
My legs are shaking like a leaf. Now. Now that the 2.5-hour drive on a donut tire and through a blinding snowstorm is over. A day spent ghost-towning — mostly fruitlessly — lasted three hours longer than it should have. When I jumped back onto the Trans-Canada Highway, exiting the former town known as Alderson,… Continue reading One long day
More than a feeling
Yes, I drive around the country poking my head into and taking pictures of abandoned houses. They have fascinated me since I was a kid. And I’ll never forget my first one. An old house stood next to Columbus Field where we had track and field training. It was probably my brother Kevin who hid… Continue reading More than a feeling
There’s no place like Dorothy
Ghost town in the Badlands
Rustic reality
A day trip to a ghost town
Clearing my head
Breathtaking scenery in Kananaskis Country
Let’s go to the hop
A journey into southern Alberta to tour Black Diamond and its history.
Exploring in the city
Edworthy Park is a hike in the woods, right in the city.
Big Valley keeps its history alive
History of the rail comes alive in Big Valley