For this week’s adventure, we opted to go off-grid. Yup, we even ditched paved roads to drive a short section of the gravel Forestry Trunk Road south of Highwood House in Kananaskis County, Alberta, to set up for a three-day stay away from the fray. To find out more about … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Kananaskis Country: Hiking and Camping in the Highwood
Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta
Hiking, biking, camping, wildlife watching – what’s not to like about Peter Lougheed Provincial Park? Toss in a few lakes and stunning mountain scenery and you have the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. So why did it take us 34 years to finally camp here? It’s a long story, … [Read more...] about Play Outside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta
Paddling the San Juan River
When it pops up your Facebook feed as a memory, it's a great reminder to share a perfect adventure. June is a prime month to be paddling the San Juan River, as are the months of May and September. This river trip has everything - from ancient ruins, rock art, and historic trails … [Read more...] about Paddling the San Juan River
Discovering the Past: Self-Guided Walking Tours
There are ghost walking tours, heritage home walking tours, cultural tours, historic district tours, old city tours… the list goes on. I’m always keeping my eyes open for self-guided walking tours when we travel. Why? There is a sense of place that comes when we connect feet to … [Read more...] about Discovering the Past: Self-Guided Walking Tours
Dreaming of Travel to Easter Island
Some things are surreal – like being caught in the maelstrom of a global pandemic. Anxiety is high, the future is unknown. It’s unbelievable, monumental and challenging. If you are like us and need an escape, come along on a trip to a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Travel to Easter Island