Pike Lake Provincial Park is located a short 30 kilometres outside of the city of Saskatoon. It is one of the smallest provincial parks in Saskatchewan, but it is still the perfect getaway if you want to take a break from the city for a few hours. You'll find a lovely little beach, an outdoor … Continue reading A Quick Stop to Smell the Flowers at Pike Lake Provincial Park
Driving an Ice Explorer on a Glacier
One of my proudest moments was the day I got my class 2 drivers license, it was also one of the most nerve wracking days of my life. I had been hired by a tour company in Jasper to be a driver/guide for their excursions on the Athabasca Glacier, so failing was not an option. … Continue reading Driving an Ice Explorer on a Glacier
My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta
There is no better feeling than standing at the top of a mountain, cracking a summit beer, and looking down at the landscape around you. The thing about hiking is that once you catch that first amazing view that makes you fall in love, you can't stop. The search is always on for the next … Continue reading My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta
Tick Talk with Tia
As we are a few weeks strong into tick season, and I have a newly adopted dog that has been bringing plenty of them into my house, I figured it would be a good idea to do some research and learn a little more about how to avoid and remove these nasty little creatures. I … Continue reading Tick Talk with Tia
Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan – Dogs and Dunes
With another weekend to adventure, we decided to head to Douglas Provincial Park, which is about an hour and a half outside of Saskatoon. The day was perfectly sunny, and I was looking forward to walking through some sand. We packed up the dogs, some snacks and plenty of water, and made the drive to … Continue reading Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan – Dogs and Dunes
May Long in the Dirt
Just one week after our walk in the snow storm, the weather was finally looking warmer for the May long weekend. The past two years my long weekends have been spent hiking to Grey Owls cabin in Prince Albert National Park, but with the parks closed for now we had to change it up. Spending … Continue reading May Long in the Dirt
Walking a Half Marathon Through the City of Saskatoon
Last week we finally decided to cancel our West Coast Trail reservations. We were booked for June 5th and it seems unlikely that it will be open for out of province residents at that time if it evens opens at all. To distract ourselves from the disappointment of missing out on our hike, we wanted … Continue reading Walking a Half Marathon Through the City of Saskatoon
Bringing Piper Home
In 2018, I worked in Canmore as a dog sled tour guide. While it was tough work, I loved the job and spending my days with 150+ huskies. I loved all of the dogs, and got to know each and every one of them, but one pup in particular stole my heart. Piper was one … Continue reading Bringing Piper Home
Social Iso-lake-tion at Jackfish Lake
After a few weeks of social distancing, many craft projects, and probably a little too much baking (banana bread, yum), my boyfriend and I decided to pack up and head to my parent's cabin for the weekend for a little change of scenery. My family wasn't planning on being there, so it was the perfect … Continue reading Social Iso-lake-tion at Jackfish Lake
5 Adventurous People to Follow on Instagram While You’re Staying Indoors
As I find myself with more and more couch time this week, I have also been spending a lot of time scrolling through social media and living vicariously through other peoples adventures. Instead of being disappointed that I can't get out and travel right now, I'm trying to build a collection of ideas for the … Continue reading 5 Adventurous People to Follow on Instagram While You’re Staying Indoors
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