Last summer we were given the most amazing opportunity. My parents gifted us their trailer. I used to trailer and even tent with my kids when they were young, but in recent years I have focused more on traveling outside the country. I have been known to say “It’s not a true vacation if you… Read More Great Camping in Alberta
Last summer I spent a weekend exploring the Alberta Badlands with a friend. The landscape is so breathtaking, that these photos in no way do it justice. However I felt the need to use these beautiful photos in a post so here we are. There are photos from Horseshoe Canyon, as well as Dinosaur Provincial… Read More Alberta Badlands Photo Book
Last year I went on my first backpacking trip. I loved and hated it in equal measure. (We got rained on, hailed on, and chased off a ridge by a thunderstorm!) As soon as we finished, I swore I was never doing that again, and in the same breath started planning what I wanted to… Read More Backpacking Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t.
Last summer I did my first ever backpacking trip! My best friend and I decided on hiking Skyline trail in Jasper. I did a lot of research before settling on this hike. There are a couple reasons this one was my top choice. Firstly, it was touted as one of the best views to effort… Read More Hiking Skyline Trail Jasper, Alberta
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!