Blog – Canadian Park Bagger

Park Bagger – Adventures in the Canadian National Parks

On May 5, 2021By Marlis Butcher

I’m so excited to finally “share the park experience” through my adventures as told in my new book: Park Bagger – Adventures in the Canadian National...

First Visitor to all 47 National Parks!

On August 6, 2019By Marlis Butcher

I did it: I HAVE VISITED ALL 47 CANADIAN NATIONAL PARKS!

Ukkusiksalik National Park was my park #47 – and perhaps the most difficult to get to.
Situ...

First Visitors to Qausuittuq National Park

On September 30, 2016By Marlis Butcher

Peary Caribou at Qausuittuq National Park

In 2015 Qausuittuq (pronounced cow-soo-ee-took, meaning “a place where the sun doesn’t rise”) became Canada’s newest national park. At 11,000 square k...

WOW: Women Talk Tavel

On November 13, 2024By Marlis Butcher

Stories to Inspire Your Sense of Adventure

Join us for the return of the annual Words the Orangeville Way (WOW) literary event! Whether your idea ...

Women In Motion: Women Talk Travel

On October 6, 2024By Marlis Butcher

at the Bookshelf, Guelph, Ontario

October 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dreaming of adventure – and how to write about it? Get lively tips fr...

Inspiration on CTV News:

On March 25, 2023By Marlis Butcher

'A riot of colours' and 'stunning views' can be found in Canada's national parks. Here's where to go this summer

CTV News asked me to recommend so...

PARK 33 – a thriller, short movie

On February 2, 2023By Marlis Butcher

Wow! Producer, Director, Screenwriter Sheila Warrenjust released her new fiction film “Park 33”, loosely based on my bookPARK BAGGER, ADVENTURES IN T...

Thaidene Nene, Canada’s newest National Park Reserve

On September 4, 2022By Marlis Butcher

Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve is a gem!
This National Park Reserve, located on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories, wa...

CBC Radio: For the Love of Parks

On July 29, 2022By Marlis Butcher

Tune into CBC Radio and Sirius XM on August 2, 2022 at 12:06pm Eastern, for a rebroadcast of Adrianne Lamb’s show “For the Love of Parks”, including ...