Mountain Town Ramblers

Mountain Town Ramblers

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  • Mini Ramblers 3 - Banff Larch Valley Hikes

    Don't miss out on the best of the best in the Canadian Rockies. In this mini episode, you will get all the details you need for the best spots to see the larch trees changing into beautiful autumn colors in Banff National Park and Kananaskis. Don't worry about missing out on the best experiences. We have you covered. 

    6 min
  • Episode 30 - Yoho National Park, Canada

    In this episode we will visit the least visited of the 4 connected National Parks in the Canadian Rockies, Yoho National Park. This is a small but mighty park, with rugged peaks, amazing hikes, lakes unmatched by many if any place on earth. This is an amazing natural experience off the beaten path that you just need to hear about. 

    53 min
  • Episode 29 - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

    In this episode we travel to Lake Louise, Alberta in the stunning Banff National Park. This is on all the lists as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and we get it all to ourselves, come here how we managed this. We take an epic hike to both teahouses, and we will tell you all you need to know about the Chateau Lake Louise and the village of Lake Louise. This is a fantastic episode you wont want to miss. 

    32 min
  • Episode 28 - Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park

    In this episode, we visit Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. This is the largest lake wholly within the boundaries of Alberta. This is one of Alberta's most epic provincial parks outside of the mountain parks. In this episode, Theresa and Kyle try camping for only the second time at Marten Beach Campground within the provincial park. We drive up Marten Mountian and hike down to Lily Lake in one of our favorite hikes of the year so far. Finally, we visit Dog Island Brewing and have a blast in their fun space drinking great beer. If you are a bird fan, this is your episode. There is so much to see and do, come listen and hear all about it. 

    45 min
  • Episode 27 - Ireland - Dublin and Wicklow Mountains

    In this episode, Theresa heads to Dublin with her teenage boys, and Kyle reminisces about his trip in 2015 with his teenage daughter.   In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we share some fantastic things to do in the City of Dublin, talk about the nearby Wicklow mountains and highlight some scenic hikes and monastic cities in the beautiful Glendalough Valley. We also share some tips for travelling with teenagers. This is a perfect episode for those with only a few days in Dublin who want to make the most of their time. 

    43 min
  • Episode 26 - Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Alberta

    More shenanigans and more outdoor adventures. In this episode, Theresa and Kyle visit Miquelon Lake Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. It is an important bird area and is home to 200-plus species of birds. We visit the park once in the winter and once in the summer to point out the year-round destination Miquelon Lake is known for. 

    Enjoy our adventures on the multitude of pathways that carve across the park. You will encounter lakes that numerous species of birds call home. A beautiful beach and lake are great to lounge around on a hot summer day. 

    Also, check out the observatory, the interpretive center with loads of activities for the whole family. 

    30 min
  • Episode 25 - Invermere, British Columbia Canada

    In this episode, we visit the gorgeous lake resort town of Invermere, British Columbia. We explore some fun historical sights and galleries, visit many fantastic local restaurants and breweries and venture to the nearby ski village Panorama. 

    We climbed to what we thought was the summit of Mount Swansea, hiked the Hoodoos Trail, and explore some of Canadas most beautiful wetlands to watch the migratory birds. 

    Check out this podcast for everything you need to know about Invermere. We think this might just be one of the most pleasant mountain towns to date.

    58 min
  • Mini Ramblers 1 - Banff on a Budget

    Our first mini rambler, less than 5 minutes, or your money back. You get tips and tricks to visit Banff, Alberta,  Canada on a budget. 
    Check out www.mountaintownramblers.com for the full blog post on Banff on a budget. 

    5 min

About Mountain Town Ramblers

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Theresa and Kyle visit mountain towns and hope to inspire you to do the same. We have a dual focus, first, to explore the outdoor spaces around the towns and second, to find the best of the fantastic…

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