Where Have I Been?

I love maps and I get great satisfaction from highlighting the routes I have taken!



The road trip that started it all! Northwest Alberta - Peace Region


Scratch off map of Canada's 48 National Parks


 

Maple Creek, SK
Cypress Hills, Center Block

Grasslands National Park, West Block - Ecotour

Southwest Saskatchewan







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