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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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Tag: Waterton

Warm Winter Hike From Waterton to Glacier
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Warm Winter Hike From Waterton to Glacier

On Friday I snuck over the U.S. border. There’s no wall yet! Ha ha ha. Sorry, that’s my lame attempt at a little political humor. But […]

Homework and Hiking- Bears Hump & Linnet Lake
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Homework and Hiking- Bears Hump & Linnet Lake

I think I’ve figure out a way to balance life a bit! At least for the next three weeks until I start student teaching and […]

Honoured to be Part of the A-Team
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Honoured to be Part of the A-Team

I was pretty stoked when I ran into Blakiston & Company owner Mike and he told me he wanted me to join a team of […]

Fall Mountain Biking on the Wishbone Trail
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Fall Mountain Biking on the Wishbone Trail

All that hard work last week doing homework paid off because I was completely done it all by Saturday afternoon and was able to head […]

Hiking the Carthew Alderson Trail
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Hiking the Carthew Alderson Trail

Prepare yourself readers, this post has 31 photos. On Labour Day, my friend Samara and I headed to Waterton despite the rain clouds to hike […]

Goat Lake with a Side of Scrambling
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Goat Lake with a Side of Scrambling

There is nothing I love more than a day in the mountains! Over the weekend I met up with a gal I used to coach […]

Hiking to and around Bertha Lake
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Hiking to and around Bertha Lake

On Saturday I finally met up with an internet friend (Hi Melanie!) and we headed to Waterton to hike to Bertha Lake. Melanie isn’t from […]

Girls Day Out! Paddleboarding and Canyon Exploring
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Girls Day Out! Paddleboarding and Canyon Exploring

Nothing makes you feel more young and carefree than a day with your girlfriends. Fed up with work, bills, and life I arranged a girls […]

Hiking to Mt. Vimy Peak & Biking in a Hailstorm
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Hiking to Mt. Vimy Peak & Biking in a Hailstorm

I was so happy when my cousin Adam emailed me about hiking to the peak of Mt.Vimy on his most recent visit to Alberta. The first […]

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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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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
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