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 →

Trying Out Hiking/Camping Gear for Dogs

Gear testers, Piper and June When I first started hiking, it was just my pack and I. Now that I have two adventure-loving dogs, my hikes require a bit more planning but are filled with a lot more fun. My number one priority is making sure that my dogs are safe and happy out on … Continue reading Trying Out Hiking/Camping Gear for Dogs →

Fall Camping in Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

I feel like I blinked and summer was over. I still want to get a few more camping adventures in, so when I checked out the weather for the weekend and saw that it was expected to be nice and warm, I booked myself a campsite. I have driven up to Douglas Provincial Park for … Continue reading Fall Camping in Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan →

Three Things That You Should Not Rely On While Hiking

Hiking is an amazing opportunity for individuals to be completely self-reliant. We live in a world where any question can be searched immediately on Google, and help is on it's way with a quick phone call or message. We may unknowingly carry this same comfort on to the trail with us, which could turn in … Continue reading Three Things That You Should Not Rely On While Hiking →

Three Days on the Boreal Trail

The Boreal Trail is an approximately 120km hike in Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. For years my friend Lindsay has been wanting to give it a try, and we finally decided that this was the year to do it. My sister Chantal, my friends Lindsay and Kate, and I decided to make it happen. … Continue reading Three Days on the Boreal Trail →

A Rainy Overnight Hike to Grey Owl’s Cabin

Although summer has barely started, I am already feeling like it’s flying by too fast and soon I will run out of time for all of the outdoor activities I would like to accomplish this season. As a result, I usually get too ambitious and plan up a multitude of hiking trips that end up … Continue reading A Rainy Overnight Hike to Grey Owl’s Cabin →

Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer

Thank you so very much Tea & Hiking Boots for the “Outstanding Blogger Award” nomination. I loved reading your response about the silver linings of living through a pandemic, and I share the same appreciation as you for a clean bathroom! I love following the adventures of so many bloggers, and I think its a … Continue reading Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer →

A Quick Winter Overnight

This past week, I have been busy studying for a work-related course. It usually seems that these courses align with the warmest weather that week, so I found myself staring enviously out the window as my boyfriend enjoyed a cold drink on the patio. Luckily, some friends had been wanting to plan a winter camping … Continue reading A Quick Winter Overnight →

My 3 Outdoor Activity Goals for This Winter

As the leaves are beginning to turn, and the mornings are getting darker, I am starting to think about how I can make this winter one to remember, even though it seems likely that we will still be practicing social distancing. Pushing myself to get outside despite the cold makes me appreciate the season a … Continue reading My 3 Outdoor Activity Goals for This Winter →

5 Different Ways to Eat While Hiking

On the West Coast Trail, I heard a story from another hiker around a fire one night about a man who did the entire week long hike with only a big jar of peanut butter and a spoon for his meals. While that certainly is one way to build a meal plan for a trip, … Continue reading 5 Different Ways to Eat While Hiking →