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…