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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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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
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Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake

This fall has been exquisite, probably the best fall since I moved here twelve years ago! My garden grew up until the first week of […]

Looking for Paradise Lake
Hiking

Looking for Paradise Lake

What kind of hiker are you? Do you pore over trail reviews and maps before you go? Or do you just look at the basic […]

Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge
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Lost in the Larches at Haig Ridge

Fall is the best time to hike. The weather is cooler, the trails are less crowded, and the colours are so amazing! I recently wrote […]

Free Campsites in Montana
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Free Campsites in Montana

The boys and I break up long road trips. In July Tynan and I headed off to Salt lake City, a 12 hour drive from […]

Angels Landing in Zion National Park
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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
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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, […]

Hiking to Star Creek Falls with Kids
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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
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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
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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 […]

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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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My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast of the blue sky against the red rock really is! 

Red Canyon is insanely pretty and so much fun for kids! We played hide and seek amongst the rocks for a while.
I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike ag I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike again. If you are going to Bryce Canyon, e-biking through is the way to go! The parking was full and people were shuttling in, but you miss most of the chaos on that glorious out of the way bike path. 

#brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #utah #discoverutah
Year four of this little guy on my back and you kn Year four of this little guy on my back and you know what? I prefer it! Even today, he opted to walk on his own for most of the day and it made me a little sad. 

It’s the one time when I’m not chasing him or exasperated by his behavior. When Logan is on my back we’re back in sync and it feels so right. 

So I’m going to cherish this year of adventuring with my little back buddy, because I have a feeling there won’t be a year five. 

Also, I chose the pic where he looks best and I don’t- that’s love!
Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 mile hike in the heat this afternoon. We hit the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge which was awesome, except Ty got scared and ran off rather than enjoy the view below. 

Can’t wait to drag the family out as often as possible!
Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅 My boys sense of fash Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅

My boys sense of fashion is definitely interesting! 🤭
It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot spring! It’s the perfect spot for little kids, we’ll be there all winter long! 

#utah #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily 
#kidswhoexplore #adventuremamas #motherhoodoutdoors 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids
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My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast of the blue sky against the red rock really is! 

Red Canyon is insanely pretty and so much fun for kids! We played hide and seek amongst the rocks for a while.
I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike ag I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike again. If you are going to Bryce Canyon, e-biking through is the way to go! The parking was full and people were shuttling in, but you miss most of the chaos on that glorious out of the way bike path. 

#brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #utah #discoverutah
Year four of this little guy on my back and you kn Year four of this little guy on my back and you know what? I prefer it! Even today, he opted to walk on his own for most of the day and it made me a little sad. 

It’s the one time when I’m not chasing him or exasperated by his behavior. When Logan is on my back we’re back in sync and it feels so right. 

So I’m going to cherish this year of adventuring with my little back buddy, because I have a feeling there won’t be a year five. 

Also, I chose the pic where he looks best and I don’t- that’s love!
Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 mile hike in the heat this afternoon. We hit the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge which was awesome, except Ty got scared and ran off rather than enjoy the view below. 

Can’t wait to drag the family out as often as possible!
Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅 My boys sense of fash Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅

My boys sense of fashion is definitely interesting! 🤭
It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot spring! It’s the perfect spot for little kids, we’ll be there all winter long! 

#utah #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily 
#kidswhoexplore #adventuremamas #motherhoodoutdoors 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids
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