After 5 nights exploring Northern Idaho it was time to head south towards McCall. Our 6 hour drive south took us through incredibly diverse landscapes. We drove past tree covered mountain sides, through Hell’s Gate canyon and past golden farmer’s fields before reaching the beautiful town of McCall. As we approached we immediately could tell…
Stand Up Paddle boarding is becoming mainstream and a very popular summer activity. There is a draw for adventure like the stories of Huckleberry Finn on his raft seeking one adventure after the next. The world also looks different when exploring on the water. This summer try exploring new places or from a new angle…
Kingston Buchhagen is a surfing baby and started hitting the waves at only 6 months old! Now a toddler, he is surfing some epic waves with his mom. His favourite waves to ride are those in warm water and he loves to high five other surfers while catching a wave. Check out the video below…
Jenny Buchhagen was a world class surfer, travelling around the world for competitions. Now she is not only a surfer but her and her husband have entered the ultimate adventure. Parenthood. Surfing has changed since having her son but in ways she could never have imaged. Read her story “The Ultimate Surf Adventure: Surfing with…
The C Word. As in, CHILDREN. A word that makes grown men shake in their boots. A silly little word that is scary enough to ruffle the normally unflappable feathers of some of the most bad-ass childless adventure women out there! Is this baby the end of surfing, traveling, swimming, hiking, climbing, camping, snowboarding? Is…
If you have been reading for a while you know that I grew up in Saskatchewan. However, the West was pulling me and after University in Alberta I ended up in Vancouver. I always new that I wanted to live near the ocean and we did for 5 years. Often my view while playing with…
Nicole Warren is an elementary teacher currently on an extended maternity leave. She is living with her family in the Grand Cayman while her husband completed med school. While her family has adjusted to the heat, it has taken some time. Read on to hear about some of her obstacles that she faced when trying…
Tofino and Ucluelet located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia is one of our family’s favourite places in the world. The surf is amazing and the local shops and restaurants are superb. But… What really sets this section of the west coast apart is that it is typically not overcrowded and it still seems so…
Every day, I am reminded of my outdoor education class that I took at the University of Alberta. We discussed questions related to ‘where can you engage with nature?’, and ‘what is the importance of the human connection with nature?’ My husband and I often find ourselves discussing similar questions. Cam often comments on the potential…
