Last year I took a trip through some of the most incredible landscapes in Canada, and it honestly felt unreal. I took in the bright turquoise waters of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then rode the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain where you can see six mountain ranges stretching out in every direction. I even floated down the Bow River, which was such a peaceful way to experience it all.

Driving the Icefields Parkway was easily one of the highlights. I stopped at Peyto Lake, hopped on the Ice Explorer to get right up to the Athabasca Glacier, and yes, I drank glacier water straight from the source. I spent time in the cozy town of Canmore too, and crossed into Montana, soaking up the wide open wilderness on the way toward Glacier National Park. The whole trip blended iconic stops with unexpected highlights, and somehow each view was better than the last.

This post is pretty text-heavy, so I’ve spaced out the sentences to make it easier on the eyes and added a few stock photos to break it up. It’s basically a collection of notes from my phone, just organized by topic. I wrote this for me so I can refer back to it. Last year I did a full closet declutter and this year I'm embarking on a full house declutter. My home is small so the more empty space I have, the bigger it will feel. As a gift to myself for doing this, I will reward my home with an indoor faux tree plant.