I go camping every summer, sometimes in a big group, sometimes just me and a friend. Either way, I usually end up out in the middle of nowhere hours from the nearest town. So I like to make sure my gear is going to hold up. The last thing you want is to get out… Read More Camping Gear That Saved my Butt!
Family road trip anyone? We decided hiking Wilcox Pass, located in Jasper National Park, Alberta sounded perfect. It was a solid 4 hour drive from the Edmonton area which means we got up at around 5:30 and left the house by 6:00. Taking the rural backroads proved to be a scenic drive, filled with wildlife… Read More Hiking Wilcox Pass, Alberta
Visiting Greece was definitely a bucket list wish. When I think of Greece, this is what I picture in my mind. The sparkling, turquoise water and the lovely white washed buildings all bathed in warm sunshine. Our travel photo book: Mykonos edition is a carefully curated collection of our day spent on this beautiful island.… Read More Travel Photo Book: Mykonos
Ahhh, nothing says summer like an out of control rhubarb plant! Seriously, I have never seen mine this big. I have begged my neighbors to help themselves before the stocks get too big. Big rhubarb stocks are more woody in texture and less tasty too. I am freezing some which will be a nice treat… Read More Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins
We recently planned a family trip to British Columbia. We were stoked to do some hiking in Invermere, BC and Alex did a ton of research to find some really jawdroppingly beautiful trails. Our criteria was as follows: Our dog Callie was hiking with us for the first time, so we didn’t want to pick… Read More Hiking in Invermere BC.
Invermere BC is a quaint little resort town with amazing lake and mountain vistas, many wonderful restaraunts, and tons of things to do. If you are planning a trip, definitely check out our Invermere series of posts. We highlight our original travel photography, great spots to eat, amazing hikes in the area and of course… Read More 10 Fun Things in Invermere BC
We recently spent a lovely week in Invermere, BC. It’s a quaint resort town that caters to tourists year round. In the winter you can stay and ski at Panorama. In the summer you can rent a boat and spend the day on Lake Windermere. Invermere has so many charming attributes. The wildlife is abundant,… Read More Going to Invermere, BC? Eat Here!
We spent a short week in California last year, and enjoyed the beaches, the food, and the pool! We ate delicious food, lounged around, and drank craft cocktails. It was glorious! Here is our original Travel Photo Book: California edition! Escape the ordinary. We enjoyed the sun, sand, and surf, explored some new places, and… Read More Travel Photo Book: California
Potato salad is one of those things that’s just better homemade. Not only that, but when you control the ingredients that go into your recipe, you don’t have to worry about whether it has gluten in it. This gluten free potato salad goes fast in our house! We love this recipe and wanted to share… Read More Gluten Free Potato Salad
We Nirvana Girls love hiking. Luckily we live in Alberta, Canada which means we are a couple hours away from the rocky mountains. In May the weather is still a bit of a crap shoot, especially in the mountains. We have definitely hiked in a May snow storm before. We have also hiked in plus… Read More Athabasca Lookout: Hinton Alberta