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 →

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 →

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 →

Winter Getaway at Candle Lake, SK and the Aschim Homestead Hiking Trail

With the holidays coming up, my boyfriend finally had a few more days off than usual, and we decided to make the most of them. I managed to score a 'winter getaway for two' package at Candle Lake Resort on an auction site for a very reasonable price. It included two nights stay in a … Continue reading Winter Getaway at Candle Lake, SK and the Aschim Homestead Hiking Trail →

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 →

At Home Adventures – Dog Walks & Perch Fishing

It's been tricky to get out and do all of the overnight hiking I had planned for this summer. With the heat wave we have been going through, and all of the nearby fires and smoke, it's best to stay closer to home. But, fewer hiking opportunities just opens the door for other fun activities, … Continue reading At Home Adventures – Dog Walks & Perch Fishing →