This year, our family has been forced to spend more time indoors with our kids, and I know for a fact that we are not alone. Sometimes there just is not enough time to go on a grand outdoor adventure with the kids because a project is due or zoom meetings are happening. Balancing work…
Our kids were one and two years old when they started cross country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing). Now they are five and seven and we have some really great days out exploring the trails. I truly love the transformation that takes place to the forests when there is snow. It becomes a magical…
It is here! The 2020 Outdoor Family Holiday Giveaway! Every year, I put together a holiday giveaway and I get really excited about the items that I giveaway. This year, the items in the giveaway are about building connections as a family and getting outdoors. Each item in the giveaway was also featured in the…
I am so excited because I have officially finished (and now published) this years first holiday gift guide. I started the gift guide at the end of August. Every time I would thought of a gift that our family enjoys or would enjoy, I would add it to my list. I now have over 50…
Well, my five year old daughter’s feet must have grown a couple of sizes because her feet are now almost as big as her older sister! Thankfully, I found a used pair of Sorel’s that were given to us from their older cousins. They fit her feet and I was able to drop them off…
Grotto Creek Canyon hike follows a path through a canyon to three small, but beautiful waterfalls. The water coming down the falls varies from year to year, ranging from a drop to a steady stream. In the winter, the falls are much more impressive as the water collects over time to create three large majestic…
I have been meaning to write this post for a long time. These outdoor books are some our family’s favourite alongside some of the Born to be Adventurous’ reader suggestions. In this post I have included storybooks, chapterbooks, outdoor “how to” books and some outdoor parenting books that help you get outside and explore with…
Cascade Ponds is an easy hike just outside of the Town of Banff. The family friendly trail can handle strollers and wheelchairs. Some assistance may be needed as there is a small slope to get down right the beginning of the trail. There are additional trails that branch off the one described in this post…
Fenland Trail loops through a white spruce forest located just outside the Town of Banff. The family friendly trail meets up with Echo Creek before looping back to the trail head. If you want to explore the Banff National Park area then try these 10 Easy Hikes in Banff National Park. Insider Tips for Families…
Eau Claire Interpretive Trail is a short, flat loop perfect for early walkers and is located in the beautiful Kananaskis Country. It is also a great first trail run for kids! I remember taking our one and two year old on this trail. My one year old hiked most of the family-friendly trail with her…
