Looking for Fall Color? How About Alberta?

One of the blessings we as RV fulltimers often have is the ability to change plans. That flexibility allows us to change plans and do the unexpected.

Here's what might be an unexpected beauty to take in: This fall's color in the Canadian Rockies is spectacular. If you're in the neighborhood of Alberta, check out our fall color in the Canadian Rockies entry in our sister blog, RVing Canada.

Photo courtesy Travel Alberta

Fulltiming Pastimes: Critter Identification

One of the happier sides of boondocking is getting out where the wildlife is. Face it, RV parks just don't attract most critters--unless they're in the form of cockroaches, invading ants, and garbage can flies.

On the other hand, farther away from civilization, the more likely you are to find yourself in amongst plants and animals who prefer the quieter side of life. Having a camera to record their appearance is great; a pair of binoculars is good for closing in on those that keep their distance. But we've found having a field guide that helps us identify and learn more about this wildlife a real boon.

You don't need a guide that's elaborate or expensive. We've found that many national park visitor's centers have inexpensive field identification guides tailored to the region. We picked up one small "pocket guide" to desert life and it's proved to help us identify and learn more about the fascinating lives of hot, dry country dwellers