Oster Lake – Elk Island National Park

November 26, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Have you ever wanted to do something but you really don’t want to do it alone AGAIN? That was me. I love backpacking, you know this. Having everything on my back and heading out into the wilderness is very appealing. So, I found two friends who have never been backpacking and convinced them to come […]

Paddleboarding Newbie

July 19, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I fell victim to Instagram on this one. Well, kind of. From a young age, my parents would take us on boat rides at Wabamun Lake in various boats. The first one I remember is our steel fishing boat. Imagine – 4 children all under 10 years old and two adults riding around in a […]

Ribbon Falls – Spray Lake Provincial Park

December 31, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

As we all know, 2020 was not the best. I suffered mentally, physically, and emotionally. Like many I gained weight, lost hope, missed connections with people, and struggled with anxiety. Thankfully, I was able to get out on one backpacking trip this summer when restrictions relaxed a bit in Alberta. My friend (L) and I […]

5 ways I became eco-friendlier in the bathroom

June 7, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

How many times do you find yourself trying something new but not sure how to start or where to go with it? We have all been there! I want to help you with 10 easy ways for you to become just a little more eco-friendly. Bamboo toothbrush – This is an easy one. For example, […]

First Solo Backpacking Trip

November 29, 2019.Reading time 15 minutes.

With all the rain we had this year, I was getting antsy over the summer. I wanted to go backpacking but everything wasn’t working out. So, I decided to do a solo backpacking trip close to home. I have always wanted to get back to Elk Island National Park and this was a perfect opportunity. […]