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…
20+ Amazing Books for Outdoor Kids
Mt. Lorette ponds
Mount Lorette Ponds is located at Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use Area located in Kananaskis, Alberta. The easy trail follows a short, wide paved trail around a pond draped with a vista of mountains. Mt. Lorette Ponds There are many easy hikes for families in the area and Mount Lorette Ponds can be combined with…
Marl Lake Interpretive Trail, Kananaskis
Marl Lake Interpretive Trail ends at a beautiful dock that extends into a lake surrounded by mountain views in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This less traveled trail makes the slightly confusing start worth the effort. Marl Lake Interpretive Trail, Kananaskis Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 3.1 km* (1.9 mi) out and backElevation: MinimalHighlights: Lake, Mountain Views, Interpretive SignsFacilites:…
Massold Clay Canyons
I have been on a mission since moving to back to Saskatchewan a year and a half ago. My mission? To discover, explore, and share all the amazing outdoor adventures that families can enjoy together in Saskatchewan. My most recent discovery was the Massold Clay Canyons. In Saskatchewan, it can be hard to find information…
A Guide to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park – Saskatchewan Parks
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located just under an hour from the outskirts of West Regina and 20 minutes North East from Moose Jaw. The close proximity to the cities makes the park an ideal place for a day visit or a weekend stay but also boasts enough activities to make a fun week long…
Best Easy Icefield Parkway Hikes
Hiking is the best activities to do along the Icefield Parkway as there are no shortage of views. These easy Icefield Parkway hikes boast expansive mountain views, ice cold glacier lakes, massive glaciers, and stunning waterfalls. Easy Icefield Parkway Hikes The Icefield Parkway and all the hikes located in this post are located along HWY…
Summer Activity Calendar for Kids (+Free Printable)
It is finally here! This months activity calendar. I know I am behind but I thank you so much for your patience. Life happens. Like most people, I am feeling pulled in a 100 million directions. I find myself ignoring the reality of the world these days. I was thankful when I put out the…
Arethusa Cirque, Alberta
Arethusa Cirque is an unofficial trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The trail, located near Highwood Pass, has become more defined with the increase in hikers seeking out the stunning cirque that sits below Little Arethusa. Closed: December 1st-June 14thDifficulty: ChallengingDistance: 5 km (3.1 mi) loopElevation: 274 m (898 ft)Hike Highlights: Mountain Views, Cirque,…
Guide to Echo Valley Provincial Park – Saskatchewan Parks
Echo Valley Provincial Park is located in the stunning Qu’Appelle Valley near the town of Fort Qu’Appelle. The rolling hills offer spectacular hiking that offers views of the valley below and you can almost always count on one of the two lakes to be calm in the summer months. The hiking in the area is…
10 Easy Hikes in Banff National Park
Banff National Park boasts jaw dropping views of incredible mountain vistas. The park covers over 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of pristine wilderness. There are easy hikes that are perfect for families that will allow you to summit mountains, view glaciers, meander through meadows, and swim in lakes. 10 Easy Hikes in Banff National…