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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake

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Looking for Paradise Lake
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Looking for Paradise Lake

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Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge
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Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge

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Angels Landing in Zion National Park
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Angels Landing in Zion National Park

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My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump
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My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump

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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
Hiking

Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake

This fall has been exquisite, probably the best fall since I moved here twelve years ago! My garden grew up until the first week of […]

Looking for Paradise Lake
Hiking

Looking for Paradise Lake

What kind of hiker are you? Do you pore over trail reviews and maps before you go? Or do you just look at the basic […]

Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge
Hiking

Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge

Fall is the best time to hike. The weather is cooler, the trails are less crowded, and the colours are so amazing! I recently wrote […]

Angels Landing in Zion National Park
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Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Angels Landing is a hiker’s dream. You hear about this short but steep hike a lot among outdoors enthusiasts. They talk about the ridge walk, […]

Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park
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Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park

I was so excited to hit Zion National Park this summer and check out some of the most iconic hikes, including the Narrows. Even better, […]

Hiking to Star Creek Falls with Kids
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Hiking to Star Creek Falls with Kids

Star Creek Falls in Crowsnest Pass is a short hike that offers big adventure. I usually stick to hiking in Waterton as it’s closest, but […]

Night Hiking Under A Super Moon
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Night Hiking Under A Super Moon

I am not a night person, at all! After years of training, everyone in my life knows that to reach me after 9 pm is […]

My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump
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My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump

I think the title of this blog says it all, Tynan hiked Bears Hump all on his own last weekend. This hiking mama couldn’t have […]

Hiking to Mount Crandell
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Hiking to Mount Crandell

Trying to get a full day hike in as a mom is hard. Hayley, Cat, and I try to schedule one or two epic days […]

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Hi! I’m Rachel!

I’m an Alberta-based mama and substitute teacher who loves to write.

This is a blog focused on hiking, fitness, healthy living, and living your best life! Visit my ‘About’ page for more info.

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Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake

My Favourite Posts

I have a lot of posts with stories near and dear to my heart but these are a handful of my favourites:

  • Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake
  • Camping with babies
  • Bertha Falls, No Shoes, No Pants, No Problem
  • He’s Here
  • Logan’s Birth Story
  • Ice Skating on Waterton Lake
  • Mt. Galwey & a Scrambling Accident
  • Mt. Vimy Peak & Biking in a Hailstorm
  • Amazing Cracker Lake 
  • My Fitness History
  • Hiking Highline Trail

 

Recent Posts

  • Natural Hyaluronic Products to Help Dry, Winter Skin
  • Wellness Gift Guide
  • Electrolytes are Just as Important in the Winter!
  • Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
  • Ways I’m Trying to Improve My Sleep Quality

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It’s official- we’re moving to Utah! Job off It’s official- we’re moving to Utah! 

Job offer is signed, lease agreement signed and paid, come April 15 we’re heading off for a new adventure! I can’t wait to be close to family and those mountains! So many outdoor adventures to come! 

And yes, Ryan will join us too. I just didn’t have a pic of all four of us in Utah! Ha ha
I made Ryan climb up the snow drift in front of @p I made Ryan climb up the snow drift in front of @patswaterton! It feels like winter will never end.
Don’t worry Magrath- the streets are safe with S Don’t worry Magrath- the streets are safe with Spiderman! 🥰
Happy birthday to the calmest big brother I know! Happy birthday to the calmest big brother I know! It’s insane how fast you’ve grown up. 

Thank you for being a loving role model to your two baby brothers Ace!Love you!
Curious about forest school? Check out my article Curious about forest school? Check out my article on @exploremagazine where I dive into this growing trend in early education. 

A big thanks to @couleecritters and @torontonatureschool for your insights! 

https://www.explore-mag.com/What-Are-Forest-Schools-and-Should-You-Enroll-Your-Kids?fbclid=PAAabLiQohkQFKIDUeZbSW337dpxdNvLJaQUurfuhHGKx1GjyGu4vUB8qwP0g

#forestschool #natureschool #childledlearning #outdoorlearning #kidswhoexplore 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids #albertaadventurekids
We squeezed in a quick trip to Westminster Abbey b We squeezed in a quick trip to Westminster Abbey before my flight and WOW! 

To walk through so many hundreds of years of history was incredible. The highlight was seeing the tombs of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
 

#westminsterabbey #london #sisterstrip #londontrip
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racheltynanrichards

It’s official- we’re moving to Utah! Job off It’s official- we’re moving to Utah! 

Job offer is signed, lease agreement signed and paid, come April 15 we’re heading off for a new adventure! I can’t wait to be close to family and those mountains! So many outdoor adventures to come! 

And yes, Ryan will join us too. I just didn’t have a pic of all four of us in Utah! Ha ha
I made Ryan climb up the snow drift in front of @p I made Ryan climb up the snow drift in front of @patswaterton! It feels like winter will never end.
Don’t worry Magrath- the streets are safe with S Don’t worry Magrath- the streets are safe with Spiderman! 🥰
Happy birthday to the calmest big brother I know! Happy birthday to the calmest big brother I know! It’s insane how fast you’ve grown up. 

Thank you for being a loving role model to your two baby brothers Ace!Love you!
Curious about forest school? Check out my article Curious about forest school? Check out my article on @exploremagazine where I dive into this growing trend in early education. 

A big thanks to @couleecritters and @torontonatureschool for your insights! 

https://www.explore-mag.com/What-Are-Forest-Schools-and-Should-You-Enroll-Your-Kids?fbclid=PAAabLiQohkQFKIDUeZbSW337dpxdNvLJaQUurfuhHGKx1GjyGu4vUB8qwP0g

#forestschool #natureschool #childledlearning #outdoorlearning #kidswhoexplore 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids #albertaadventurekids
We squeezed in a quick trip to Westminster Abbey b We squeezed in a quick trip to Westminster Abbey before my flight and WOW! 

To walk through so many hundreds of years of history was incredible. The highlight was seeing the tombs of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
 

#westminsterabbey #london #sisterstrip #londontrip
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