For the adventurous family, the Morrison Outdoors Sleeping Bag is the baby product you may not know you need. The baby and toddler sleeping bags for camping are a GAME CHANGER. If you’re anything like me, you knew that you wanted to introduce your child to the great outdoors from a very early age and…
Fernie, BC holds a special place in my heart. I have experienced memorable moments and unforgettable firsts in this charming mountain town. Tucked in British Columbia next to the Alberta border, Fernie is where I learned to ski when I was 5 years old, where I learned to snowboard when I was 12 years old,…
Our family has a goal to live more environmentally friendly. But, the only way we have been able to enjoy the outdoors and snowboarding in the winter months has been to use disposable handwarmers. You probably know the ones. Where we are from, the weather hovers below 0 Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) for 8 months of…
Banff National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada, and for good reason. The park is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, from the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the picturesque lakes and vast forests. There is so much to do in Banff in…
Last fall, our family decided to sell our beloved 1993 VW Eurovan Campervan, Dusty. It was sad to say goodbye because we have so many memories packed into that van. We’ve owned that van for seven years! We bought it when our youngest was only a few weeks old and it has taken us across…
Are you looking to get some fun and excitement on your next camping trip with teens? Teens are incredibly fun to camp with because unlike younger kids who need a lot of hand holding, teens usually just need a little direction to turn any outing into a full on party. Full Disclosure: This post contains…
The West Coast Trail, located on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations, is one of Canada’s most challenging hiking trails. Ladders a few stories high to climb, tide tables to manage, roots that will twist your ankle, and boulders as large as vans to scale. It also is one of…
Our family did the West Coast Trail! I cannot believe it. It was amazing and incredibly hard. We will be sharing more on that trip coming soon and how we tackled such a hard trip together. That trip, and other backcountry trips to places like Gem Lakes in Saskatchewan, have helped us create the ultimate…
There is more to Cypress Hills Saskatchewan than the forested hills, the unique hiking trails to the conglomerate cliffs, and the sandy beaches. Only 20 minutes North from Cypress Hills Saskatchewan Centre Block is a place to enjoy the day connecting as a family, Grotto Gardens Family Fun Farm. Guide to Grotto Gardens Family Fun…
I have a secret. I am excited for the day my kids are old enough that they carry the heaviest gear in their hiking backpacks on our adventures because they are fitter than me. I have heard that is a thing from some of the parents with kids that are grown. I feel like the…
