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…
Guide to Hiking the West Coast Trail with Kids
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…
Backpacking Hiking Packing List for Families
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…
Cypress Hills Saskatchewan: Family Fun at Grotto Gardens Family Fun Farm
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…
Best Hiking Backpacks for Kids
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…
Outdoor Books for Families Giveaway
It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…
Book Launch and Kuma Sunglasses Giveaway!
It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…
Book Launch and $150 Giveaway to All Out Kid’s Gear
It is week two of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…
Book Launch and Saucony Peregrine 11 Trail Runner Giveaway!
Some of you might know that I published my first book last year in June 2020. But, last year when my book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” launched, I felt like I was not able to properly celebrate. It was June 2020 and there were more important issues happening in the…
Snowboarding Tips
Our family loves snowboarding. We started teaching our two girls how to snowboard when they were one and two years old. When we first started out, there were not many families that were snowboarding. In fact, the common misconception was that little kids could not snowboard. Well, I am hear to tell you that kids,…