The Hoodoos

Cowboys Don't Wear Riding-helmets

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August 14th 2007
My daughter loves horse riding, so it was an extra-special treat to go on a horse riding trail. What a fantastic way to see the Rockies! We did cause a bit of confusion when we asked for some riding helmets. It must be a Brit thing, but then when was the last time you saw a cowboy in a helmet. It wouldn’t exactly go with the hard-man image, so we had to do without. We were a bit worried about ou ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Banff National Park » Johnston Canyon

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more