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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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Hiking Turtle Mountain in Crowsnest Pass, AB
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Hiking Turtle Mountain in Crowsnest Pass, AB

I drive past Frank Slide on my way to Seattle and I have played a month rocks and visited the interpretive centre. Yesterday, through some […]

Winter Hike to Bertha Falls in Waterton
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Winter Hike to Bertha Falls in Waterton

The mountains haven’t been just calling- they have been demanding my presence! And when Ryan told me he was going to work this Monday, a […]

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
Load More... Follow on Instagram

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