Havasupai, located in Arizona, is considered the secret Hawaii of the desert. A beautiful Oasis, Havasupai has gained popularity over the last few years and for good reason. The backcountry hike boasts an abundance of tumbling waterfalls and rich blue water pools. It is not easy though to access the hike because of the limited…
Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. The sun is still shining bright and the warmth is intensified by leaves that are changing to red, orange and yellow. It is also the time when the popular sport “Larch hunting” occurs in the Canadian Rockies. Seeking out Larch trees in the fall is…
Nestled in the state of #Wydaho, Grand Targhee Resort is a base camp for adventurers of all abilities near the Grand Tetons. While the state of Wydaho does not actually exist, locals created the term to describe the epic playground in Wyoming that is only accessible from the state of Idaho.
Calgary is such an amazing city. It boasts some serious adventure within an hour or to drive in the surrounding Mountains. But, there are lots of great adventures to have within Calgary as well. There are beautiful city hikes, epic mountain biking and stand up paddle boarding all within the city. Many of these activities…
Forgetmenot pond in Bragg Creek, Kananaskis, is a great hike for parents that are looking for an easy day exploring in the mountains with their kids. The stroller friendly trail is short and flat but does not compromise the views. It also boasts incredible mountain views making it a great spot to soak in some…
I am so excited! I finally am sharing some of our favourite family adventure vacations that we discovered on our 3-month van trip. Our kids may have been little at age 3 and 5 but they still mention the people they met and the areas we explored. It seems surreal that we discovered such incredible…
Lake Agnes Tea House is a classic hike for Calgarians and those visiting Banff. The trail packs in a ton of highlights including stunning mountain views. I think the best part of the hike is that you can sip tea and enjoy desserts beside some of the most famous views in the area. Just make…
I was not sure if I should write a post about our family hiking The Narrows with our 3 and 5 year old. Simply because I do not recommend hiking the narrows with little kids. It is not a kid friendly hike. Even on low flow, at times the icy cold river water was up…
After turning off the number 1 highway onto the Kananaskis 40 road, it is nearly impossible not to mention the beauty of the snow-covered mountains. The majestic giants appear to be hiding secrets to be discovered by anyone choosing to embark on an adventure. Further past the 40 is spray lakes road that is even…
It feels like only yesterday we were living the dream life traveling around in Dusty our 1993 VW Eurovan. The trip that ended in December brought our family closer together as we explored 3 provinces and 6 States over 3 months. As promised in the blog post “Finding Money for a Family Van Life Trip”, …
