The Trail Magik toddler carrier is a small but mighty piece of outdoor gear. This revolutionary product made by parents, gives families the ability to turn their hiking or backpacking pack into a toddler carrier without adding tons of bulk or weight. But… there can be so much outdoor gear to choose from and do…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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:…
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. This area and in-app directions are in the new…
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…
