My mouse hovered over the “reserve” button, waiting for the clock to tick from 6:59 to 7 a.m. Jan. 9 was opening day for making camping reservations at Jasper National Park in Canada, and I was ready.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Alan Solomon, Chicago Tribune JASPER, ALBERTA — About 25 years ago, when my hair was much darker and my wife’s hair color had achieved a perfection that ...

JASPER, Alberta — About 25 years ago, when my hair was much darker and my wife’s hair color had achieved a perfection that will never change, we took a trip to Banff National Park. We stayed for ...

Even though summertime is by far Alberta’s most popular (and prosperous) time to visit, there’s something magical, enchanting and jaw-dropping beautiful about this province in the winter. Whether ...

Come September, when the last of the summer crowds have returned to work and school, the Canadian Rockies begin their quiet transformation. The larch trees turn a brilliant gold, the air grows crisp, ...

The stretch of Canadian Rockies encompassing Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks must be among the most stunning slices of natural wonder in the world. Glaciers, mountains, gorges, lakes, ...

I have been to the Canadian Rockies twice in the past two years—once in spring and once in winter. I’ll spoil it all upfront—the vibe is magical, and I’d love to cross summer and fall off my bucket ...

If you plan your trip up the Alaska Highway (the Alcan) correctly, you'll include one of Canada's most incredible drives: the Icefields Parkway. We started our journey north in Spokane — heading over ...