Hi I'm Rachel! An outdoor mama who has a passion for hiking, fitness, and all things healthy livin'! Better LIVIN is about living your best life. For almost ten years...
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Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake
With my upcoming trip home, I wanted to have one more epic day outside with my closest girlfriends. The original plan was to paddleboard to...
7 Tips For Camping with Baby
I thought a great follow up to my camping with babies recap post would be some tips and tricks for camping with baby. A lot...
Hiking to Haig Lake at Castle Resort
On my solo camping trip last fall, I knew I wanted to do a new hike every day. I was camping in Lynx Creek in...
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
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, […]
Deseret News Half Marathon Race Recap
Last December my brother. Bruce, and I signed up for the Deseret News Marathon. Training began right away and I spent months in the wind, […]
7 Natural Ways to Help You Have a Better Sleep
I am a sleeper! If I could, I would be asleep by 8 p.m. every night and sleep until 7 or 8 a.m. the next […]
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
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
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 […]
Treating Inflammation with Lymphdiaral Drainage-Cream
I am three weeks out from my half marathon in Utah! If you’re a regular reader, I began this year with the intent of running […]
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 […]