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…
Grotto Creek Canyon hike follows a path through a canyon to three small, but beautiful waterfalls. The water coming down the falls varies from year to year, ranging from a drop to a steady stream. In the winter, the falls are much more impressive as the water collects over time to create three large majestic…
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…
Cascade Ponds is an easy hike just outside of the Town of Banff. The family friendly trail can handle strollers and wheelchairs. Some assistance may be needed as there is a small slope to get down right the beginning of the trail. There are additional trails that branch off the one described in this post…
Fenland Trail loops through a white spruce forest located just outside the Town of Banff. The family friendly trail meets up with Echo Creek before looping back to the trail head. If you want to explore the Banff National Park area then try these 10 Easy Hikes in Banff National Park. Insider Tips for Families…
Eau Claire Interpretive Trail is a short, flat loop perfect for early walkers and is located in the beautiful Kananaskis Country. It is also a great first trail run for kids! I remember taking our one and two year old on this trail. My one year old hiked most of the family-friendly trail with her…
Canmore is within 15 minutes of Banff National Park and offers a variety of hiking options if you want to escape some of the larger crowds. While more and more tourists are flocking to Canmore, it is still considerably fewer people than the Town of Banff. If you want to explore the Banff National Park…
West Wind Pass is a beautiful hike up to a mountain pass in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. This is an unofficial trail which means no one maintains the trail. Route finding can be challenging at times and there are cliffs. The trail is quite steep most of the hike and the loose trail makes…
The short but steep Elbow Lake Trail follows a wide, old gravel road to a stunning mountain lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The family-friendly hike is open from June 15th, to November 30th. Insider Tip Elbow Lake is a popular spot for families to enjoy their first backcountry camping trip. If you want to…
I am so incredibly excited. I am ready to pre-sell the Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies paperback book. The books will be sent out to you at the end of June after I have mailed all the copies to the Kickstarter backers. If you want to access the information on the…
