I was asked recently how I fell in love with the outdoors and how it became such a big part of my life. In this post, I want to share how that happened and why my mission in life now is to inspire families to do the same. I started loving nature when I was a young child due to my parents' willingness to immerse us in the outdoors. We participated in many different outdoor … [Read more...] about My Journey: Love for the Outdoors
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Review: MEC Seat Cushion
Product: MEC Seat Cushion Price: $26.95 Store: MEC Hiking is a wonderful activity but when there aren't picnic tables or nice thick grass to sit on at lunch, it can feel a bit awkward to find a place to sit. You most likely don't want to stand, since you've probably had to walk a fair distance to reach a lunch spot and sitting on jagged rocks doesn't seem appealing … [Read more...] about Review: MEC Seat Cushion
Athabasca Glacier Hike: What to Expect?
Kris and I joined some friends on the Athabasca Glacier hike last summer in July. We were part of a group with another couple and a guide. It was a spectacular adventure! Made for some gorgeous pictures and some excellent quality time with friends and Kris. My partner got to experience repelling down into a crevasse. He's braver than I am! It was a different hiking trip than … [Read more...] about Athabasca Glacier Hike: What to Expect?
8 Best Hiking Gifts for Dads
Father's Day comes around every year and it seems hard to figure out a perfect gift for dad. How about a tie? No, he already has many of those. A book? He has many of those too. How about something personal that he'll love? What does a dad in your life like to do? What are his interests? Think about spending quality time with a dad doing something he likes doing. It could be a … [Read more...] about 8 Best Hiking Gifts for Dads
10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn
It seems we, Canadian travellers easily forget every year how easy it is to get sunburnt when we only experience summer for three months of the year. When we head to the Dominican Republic the sun rays are much stronger than at home and the chance of getting sunburnt is much higher in the constant heat. To help avoid looking like a lobster, these 10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn will … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Avoid Sunburn