Elk Island National Park, Alberta

For months, my sister Chantal and I have been looking forward to a weekend getaway in Edmonton after purchasing concert tickets to see one of our favorite bands. We planned to eat a lot of good food, relax in the hotel pool, and squeeze in a hike along the way! Elk Island National Park is … Continue reading Elk Island National Park, Alberta →

Overnight Canoe Trip to Crean Kitchen, PANP

Summer always comes and goes in an flash, and knowing that we would be fairly busy with work and family events, we decided to plan an overnight trip to get one more adventure in before the seasons start to change. We decided to hang up the hiking boots for a weekend a give paddling a … Continue reading Overnight Canoe Trip to Crean Kitchen, PANP →

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta

A few weeks ago, I decided to step out of Saskatchewan and explore Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 because of all of the cool fossils that have been found there. I packed up my dogs and my vehicle and we were on our way. … Continue reading Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta →

Two More Days on the Boreal Trail

The Boreal Trail is a 135kms thru hike in Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. It's trails are very well maintained by a dedicated crew and it is the perfect hike for people who prefer to stay away from crowded trails. In the approximately 105kms we have hiked, we passed about 10 other hikers total. … Continue reading Two More Days on the Boreal Trail →

Tower of Babel, Lake Louise AB

It's nearly summer, which means camping and hiking seasons are back in full force. I was scrolling through the camera roll on my phone and came across these photos. I completed this hike back in 2019 and just realized that I have never written about it! The Tower of Babel is a 2.9km out and … Continue reading Tower of Babel, Lake Louise AB →

Crack in the Mountain Trail, Lake Havasu City AZ

After a long cold winter, my boyfriend and I packed up our bags and hopped on a plane to enjoy a week of desert heat. We checked out the Desert Storm boat races, drove up to Oatman to say hello to the wild burros, and even managed to squeeze in a hike. The Crack in … Continue reading Crack in the Mountain Trail, Lake Havasu City AZ →

Evan Thomas Falls Hike, Kananaskis AB

Evan Thomas Creek to Falls is a 10.6km trail in Kananaskis, Alberta with about 546m of elevation gain. We arrived around 10am the find the parking lot mostly full, which was to be expected because of the gorgeous weather. This trail is relatively flat and you can skip most of the elevation entirely if you … Continue reading Evan Thomas Falls Hike, Kananaskis AB →

Mini Adventures in Yoho and Banff

After checking out the Natural Bridge, we decided to follow the road up to Emerald Lake. I have visited a few times in the summer and fall, but never when it was covered in a blanket of fluffy snow. We parked alongside a few other vehicles in the parking lot and decided to give the … Continue reading Mini Adventures in Yoho and Banff →

The Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park

After a few quiet winters spent close to home, we finally planned a weekend getaway to the mountains. Pat was excited to spend the time snowboarding, but I am not much of a skier yet, so I messaged my friend Megan and asked if she wanted to go hiking and exploring. We all piled in … Continue reading The Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park →

I was a guest on a podcast!

Thanks again to Fat Man Little Trail for the opportunity to be a part of such a fun podcast! Listen in to hear us chat about how we got in to hiking and what is keeping us out on the trails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2dsQtw8nEM&t=1555s Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. … Continue reading I was a guest on a podcast! →