When we tell people we went to Rosalind for our vacation, we usually get a blank look. Their loss... Rossland is one of BC's best kept secrets!
Top 10 reasons to visit Rossland in the winter
Neon Canyon & Golden Cathedral – Part 1
The hike into Neon Canyon and Golden Cathedral isn't easy. There is a right route... and a not so right route.
Highlights of the Wasatch
If you're pondering which hikes to do in the Salt Lake City or Park City area, Lake Blanche and Brighton Lakes would be my recommendation.
Have you tried Edmonton’s best breakfast?
I love breakfast—anywhere, anytime. There are few things that can get me out of bed early on a weekend morning than knowing there is a good breakfast on the horizon (with the exception of hiking, of course). Some people (and I'm looking at my husband here) could care less about breakfast and would be happy…
Adventures of a first time mountain biker
Perhaps it was memories of scraped knees from childhood misadventures in gravel, or worrying about my ability to stay vertical after a lengthy hiatus. I haven't ridden a bike in close to 25 years, before this summer. I now know--with certainty--that when people say "it's like riding a bike", this is one skill that never leaves you. However,…
Adult Camp does exist and it’s called Shadow Lake Lodge
"Good morning!" and a knock, knock on the cabin door. This is how your day begins at Shadow Lake Lodge in Banff National Park. After the 8am wake-up call, you can spend a few minutes lounging in bed with the down duvet covers, enjoying the view from your private balcony or you can meander down to the dining…
Why Tonquin Valley should be on your bucket list
Every once in awhile you go somewhere so spectacular that it leaves you dreaming of going back. Tonquin Valley in Jasper National Park is one of this places. From the spectacular vistas to the amazing backcountry campsites, this area is a must-do for hikers and adventurers. My husband and I completed a 3-night backpacking trip into…
How do you spend the perfect day in Zion National Park?
There are countless hikes to explore in Zion National Park, all of which are incredible. Even after five visits to the Park my husband and I haven't hit them all but we have done many of them. So if you find yourself near the area and you only have 24hrs to explore, here is what I would consider…
Top 10 Tips for a First-time Canoe Trip
I like "backcountry" canoeing, and I never would have discovered this if it wasn't for my bum heel. My husband and I were booked to do a backcountry hike into Yoho National Park and had to cancel on the Doc's orders. Our friends suggested that we canoe from Jasper to Hinton instead and so our adventure…
Why you HAVE to try out new restaurants
When I'm sitting and thinking about all the cool new restaurants to try out in Edmonton, I can think of dozens that I want to visit. But when it comes time to choose a place for dinner, I find my husband and I too easily go back to our tried-and-true favorites. I'm not saying there's…
Trail to City 