Banff National Park is a popular destination in the summer but is just as stunning in the winter. In fact, winter is our family’s favourite time to visit. There are so many things to do in Banff in winter! The snow-capped peaks and pristine forests offer a perfect setting for a variety of activities, including…
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…
How to prepare for the West Coast Trail? How to prepare for the West Coast Trail with kids? We get asked this a lot. We also are asked… Why did we think we could do this with our kids ? That question I find hard to answer. Even I wonder this sometimes. My husband was…
After sorting out food, figuring out how to pack our backpacking packs was the second most challenging part of planning the West Coast Trail. This post shares what went into each of our backpacks on our 10 day family backcountry trip. This could easily be used and tweaked for shorter 2-3 backpacking trips. Looking for…
I actually love this time of year when I share with you all some of our favourite gifts for the family. This year I am writing three posts. One with Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids, one with Gifts for Outdoorsy Women, and one with gifts for Outdoorsy Dads! Gifts for Outdoorsy Women FULL DISCLOSURE: Some products…
I actually love this time of year when I get to share with you all some of our favourite gifts for the family. This year I am writing three posts. One with Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids, one with Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms, and one with gifts for Outdoorsy Dads! If your looking for other outdoorsy…
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…
