The weather has been amazing so far this summer, making for a great time to hike, bike, canoe, or just sit around the campsite playing games or reading a good book. Here are some of our favorite pictures of David Thompson Country so far for the summer of 2018.
- Exploring the North Saskatchewan River near Nordegg.
2. Getting a birds eye view of David Thompson Country with Rockies Heli Tours.
3. Viewing a beautiful sunset at Crimson Lake Provincial Park near Rocky Mountain House.
4. Kayaking on Burnstick Lake near Caroline.
5. View from the peak of Vision Quest hike overlooking Abraham Lake.
6. Downhill Mountain Bikers enjoying the trails at Baseline Mountain west of Rocky Mountain House.
7. Horseback riding through the mountains in the Nordegg area.
8. The best way to spend a hot day is floating on the North Saskatchewan River near Rocky Mountain House.
9. Hiking to Siffleur Falls west of Nordegg.
10. Kids learning hands on history at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
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April 15, 2019
12 Pictures of Summer Fun in David Thompson Country – April 15, 2019
Now that the snow is disappearing, we can think of spring and summer adventures. Here are a few of our favorite pictures from past summers of people enjoying warmer weather in David Thompson Country. Canoeing and rafting the North Saskatchewan River with HeLa Ventures and their Mountain Adventure School. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_W1P5BwEk/ 2. Enjoying the mountain […]
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July 20, 2020
Scrambles around Nordegg and Abraham Lake in David Thompson Country
We are very blessed with hikes and trails of varying difficulty and unique beauty. Scrambles have become quite popular over the past several years. Brett Pawlyk has written a book about Scrambles in David Thompson Country and has graciously shared the following excerpt with us. The complete book with descriptions and maps of many scrambles […]
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November 10, 2025
Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles in David Thompson Country – November 2025
Abraham Lake is beautiful year-round, but the Ice Bubbles have really made it a popular winter attraction and kept nearby Nordegg cabins and restaurants busy even in cold weather. Abraham Lake is a reservoir that was made with the completion of the Bighorn Dam in 1972. The Lake is about 33 kms long and is […]