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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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Hiking to Mount Crandell
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Hiking to Mount Crandell

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

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

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Deseret News Half Marathon Race Recap
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Deseret News Half Marathon Race Recap

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Tag: Oahu

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 7- Surfing & Final Beach Day
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 7- Surfing & Final Beach Day

It was hard to believe how fast our honeymoon went. When we first arrived it seemed like we had a lot of time and all […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 6- Hiking Hauula Trail & Laie Point
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 6- Hiking Hauula Trail & Laie Point

We started off that morning with a hike on Hauula Trail Loop.  It is a 3 mile loop with a little climbing, a great place […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 5- Funeral, Snorkelling & a Show
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 5- Funeral, Snorkelling & a Show

Saturday was a unique day because it was my Great Uncle’s funeral. You would never guess it looking at me, but my great grandmother is […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 4- Hiking to Laie Falls
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 4- Hiking to Laie Falls

One must-do item on our vacation itinerary was hiking to Laie Falls. I did this hike with my sister Leilani in 2008 and I had […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 3- Surfing, Valentine’s Lunch & Snorkelling
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 3- Surfing, Valentine’s Lunch & Snorkelling

The morning of Day 3, I dragged Ryan out to Castle Beach in Kahuku to give surfing a try. I had found a local who […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 2- Licking a Dolphin & Honeymooners Walk
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 2- Licking a Dolphin & Honeymooners Walk

On Day 2 we headed to Sea Life Park on the east side of Oahu because Ryan and I had booked a session to swim […]

Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 1- Beach and Turtle Bay
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Hawaiian Honeymoon Day 1- Beach and Turtle Bay

I’m back! Thank goodness for the long weekend which gave me a chance to catch up on everything. I am expecting my wedding pictures any […]

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

 

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  • Deseret News Half Marathon Race Recap
  • 7 Natural Ways to Help You Have a Better Sleep
  • Hiking to Star Creek Falls with Kids
  • Night Hiking Under A Super Moon
  • My 4 Year Old Hiked Bears Hump

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The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. 😁➡️🥵

Up on the blog today is a recap of my half at the @deseretnewsmarathon in Salt Lake City. 

Time to retire from distance running. I’ll stick to 5k’s from now on. Ha ha!

#running #halfmarathon #mizunorunning
Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! I Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! 

I will be washing sand out of those curls for days! 😂
I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine to I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine today! I spoke with @canmoremd to get a Doctors perspective on whether cold plunging while hiking is safe. 

Visit this link to read more: https://www.explore-mag.com/Should-You-Go-Cold-Plunging-While-Hiking
Is there anything cuter than a toddler in hiking b Is there anything cuter than a toddler in hiking boots?

Up on the blog today is a recap of hiking to Star Creek Falls with kids. This is a short but adventurous hike that requires some climbing up a chain next to a waterfall. It’s a great one for brave kids.
I sure miss my siblings! Whether we’re chilling I sure miss my siblings! Whether we’re chilling at home or climbing mountains, we always have a great time. 

Can anyone name this hike? 🥾
Tynan has been telling people his favourite part o Tynan has been telling people his favourite part of our trip was sleeping in a tent. I forgot how much I loved it too! There is something so relaxing about the simplicity of only needing a tent and sleeping bag. 🏕

The key question now is do I dare try to take Logan out tenting? Lol!
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The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. 😁➡️🥵

Up on the blog today is a recap of my half at the @deseretnewsmarathon in Salt Lake City. 

Time to retire from distance running. I’ll stick to 5k’s from now on. Ha ha!

#running #halfmarathon #mizunorunning
Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! I Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! 

I will be washing sand out of those curls for days! 😂
I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine to I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine today! I spoke with @canmoremd to get a Doctors perspective on whether cold plunging while hiking is safe. 

Visit this link to read more: https://www.explore-mag.com/Should-You-Go-Cold-Plunging-While-Hiking
Is there anything cuter than a toddler in hiking b Is there anything cuter than a toddler in hiking boots?

Up on the blog today is a recap of hiking to Star Creek Falls with kids. This is a short but adventurous hike that requires some climbing up a chain next to a waterfall. It’s a great one for brave kids.
I sure miss my siblings! Whether we’re chilling I sure miss my siblings! Whether we’re chilling at home or climbing mountains, we always have a great time. 

Can anyone name this hike? 🥾
Tynan has been telling people his favourite part o Tynan has been telling people his favourite part of our trip was sleeping in a tent. I forgot how much I loved it too! There is something so relaxing about the simplicity of only needing a tent and sleeping bag. 🏕

The key question now is do I dare try to take Logan out tenting? Lol!
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