Thoughts

Tenquille Lake near Pemberton is one of the most spectacular hiking locations in the Sea to Sky area… and that’s saying a lot since I think it’s the most beautiful part of BC. I’ve made two trips into this area, so I’ve put together a complete Tenquille Lake Trail hiking and backpacking guide for you. …

If you’re doing a road trip across Newfoundland, you’ll end up driving through the forested central part of the island. And since Highway 1 is the only route from east to west, you’ll go through Grand Falls-Windsor. I visited as part of a Newfoundland road trip, so here’s why I think you should slow down …

Over twenty years ago, I went to Newfoundland for the first time. It was a fly-by-seat-of-my-pants trip with no set plans, so we ended up spending two and a half days on the Great Northern Peninsula, mostly to visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. That wasn’t enough time, so I vowed to come back! …

I got my first sun hoodie a few years ago. Initially, I was skeptical, but now it’s all I want to wear for hiking and backpacking. In this post, I’ve got everything you need to know about sun hoodies for hiking. If you haven’t heard of them, sun hoodies are lightweight, breathable, hooded long-sleeved t-shirts …

The Lower Stein Valley Trail near Lytton, BC, is one of my favourite places. I’ve made 8 hiking and backpacking trips to the eastern portion of Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park over the years. It is southern BC’s only intact watershed and is a truly special place. There are a few reasons why I love …

Vernon is a small town nestled between two huge lakes in British Columbia’s Okanagan region. Over the past few years, I’ve taken two trips to Vernon. I discovered so many things to do in Vernon, BC including tons of hiking and lots of delicious food! In fact, despite visiting twice, I haven’t have enough time …

I’ve driven off the ferry in Nanaimo dozens of times on my way to various Vancouver Island adventures, but until recently I hadn’t really spent much time in the city. I wasn’t sure what to expect on my visit, but I was pleasantly surprised by the access to nature, the incredible food, and the sense …

Most outdoor adventure books are by and about men. I’ve made it a point over the past few years to seek out women’s adventure books. I love reading memoirs from female hikers, skiers, mountaineers, and adventurers because I’m a woman, but also because they provide a different perspective on the outdoor world.  I’ve always been …

Canada’s prairie provinces are severely underrated… well, that’s my opinion anyway. When I drove across Canada during my university days, we didn’t have time to stop, so we sped through Saskatchewan. Years later, attending a conference in Saskatoon seemed like a good excuse to head back and figure out the best things to do in …

I’ve been to every single Canadian province, but I have to admit I had only passed through Saskatchewan on a road trip and didn’t really stop. I knew I had to fix that problem when I was scheduled to attend a conference in Saskatoon. I extended my stay and spent nine days finding the best …