Mist Mountain has been on my Alberta Bucket List ever since we moved out here. The mountain is located off highway 40 in Kananaskis with an elevation of just over 10,000 feet. While some choose to summit the mountain, we never, we aimed straight for the main attraction: a natural warm springs, off the beaten […]
Adventures in the Rocky Mountains: Hiking Grassi Lakes Trail
This Labour Day Weekend we took a trip to Canmore. While in the area, we had planned to hike Mist Mountain, but our plans got shut down after a trail closure due to a mama grizzly attacking a hiker (thankfully that person was uninjured). Instead, we spent the day with our friends and made up […]
Exploring Newfoundland’s West Coast: Hiking Green Gardens
Any hiking enthusiast or lover of the outdoors would be awestruck by the Green Gardens trail. This approximately 9-kilometre return hike takes you across a barren landscape with a striking view of the Tablelands, down through the thick boreal forest, and out to the coastline where there are endless grassy fields, and views that words cannot […]
Hike NL: Burnt Head Path
Looking for a moderate, enjoyable hike that won’t take up too much of your time? Just an afternoon stroll to satisfy the need for salty air in your lungs? If you’re on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, Burnt Head Path in Cupids is perfect. Cupids is a lovely small town in Conception Bay North, and although I’ve […]
East Coast Trail: La Manche Village Path
I spent Victoria Day (a.k.a. May Long Weekend) the best way possible: outdoors exploring a place I’d never been. La Manche Provincial Park has been on my list for quite a while. It’s only 45 minutes outside of St. John’s and has a lot to offer. There are swimming holes, a campground, and a hiking […]
