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…
Forgetmenot Pond – Bragg Creek, Kananaskis
10 Epic Family Adventure Vacations across Western United States
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
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…
Celebrate Earth Month and get Outside with the Sierra Club
In 1892, famous environmentalist John Muir and his friends came together to protect the Pacific coast and make sure that it was protected and accessible to everyone. Since then, the scope of the Sierra Club has expanded and the mission has evolved to bring people together to defend our natural resources and everyone’s right to…
Zion National Park : Hiking the Narrows with Kids
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…
Climbing Gear for Kids: The OUISTITI by Petzl (Review)
Did you know that there is safe and comfortable gear for even the tiniest climbers? Full body harnesses are perfect for getting little kids climbing whether it is at a climbing gym or outdoors. The OUISTITI by Petzl is an upgrade to earlier designs and is packed with the top safety features, comfort and even…
8 Reasons Why Mount Engadine Resort Needs to be on your Family’s Adventure Bucketlist
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…
Real Talk Series – Your Vagina Needs Physiotherapy
For the next Born to be Adventurous Mamas’ Real Talk we will be diving into the vagina. All jokes aside, I am so excited for this Real Talk Series because issues with the pelvic floor can just make life challenging. Take me for example. I had no idea that my pelvic floor would have trouble…
Family Van Life Budget: The cost of living 3 months on the road!
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”, …
Skiing with Kids : Hitting the slopes with a 1 year old
My name is Lila Berg and I am a proud wife to Ryan, mother to Mavis and teacher to many! I love my job as an educator and my new role as “mom” the absolute most. Spending time together with our little family brings me a lot of joy and teaching our daughter to love…