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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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I Wanna Go Fast- Why I’m Going Back to Sprinting
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I Wanna Go Fast- Why I’m Going Back to Sprinting

I have always struggled with distance running. Even in high school when I was a great sprinter I tried my hand at cross country and […]

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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Sometimes the lighting and location is perfect but Sometimes the lighting and location is perfect but that dang kid just won’t cooperate!
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
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racheltynanrichards

Sometimes the lighting and location is perfect but Sometimes the lighting and location is perfect but that dang kid just won’t cooperate!
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
Load More... Follow on Instagram

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