Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Cycling, Adventure — Canada's best source for Inspiring Outdoor Experiences.
Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Cycling, Adventure — Canada's best source for Inspiring Outdoor Experiences.
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Rachel Richards is a southern Alberta-based outdoor mom who spends her time hiking, blogging, running, and substitute teaching. Her passion for healthy and outdoors-focused living drives her to hit the trails packing and coaxing her two toddlers to help them develop an appreciation for nature. She has spent the last twelve years blogging about hiking and healthy living on her blog Better LIVIN. You can find her on Instagram @racheltynanrichards or on Facebook Better LIVIN Blog.
Adventure, Health and Wellness
Curious parents might be wondering, what are forest schools? What are the benefits? How do you know if it’s right for your child? I answer all of this (and more) below.
Alberta, Alberta Trails, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews
Crandell Lake is an excellent hike for beginners and children. This easy hike takes you through burned forest, allowing for beautiful mountain views. The trail is wide and flat with a couple short inclines. The destination, Crandell Lake, is a small alpine lake nestled against Mount Crandell with a pebble beach, backcountry campsite and outhouse.
If you want to enjoy fall larch hikes and not deal with crowds, head to Castle Provincial Park and check out a few of these hikes.
According to a recent study for Sports Med-Open, the best time to cool down post-workout is during the early recovery phase, less than an hour post-exercise (or post-hike).
Adventure, Health and Wellness, Hiking
I would say the hardest part about struggling on a hike is the embarrassment factor. You stress over your constant need for breaks or the length you’re lagging behind your companions. You feel stupid and wish you hadn’t come at all.
Adventure, Gear, Health and Wellness, Hiking
While there are various repellents you can use to deter ticks, an easy way to prevent bites is to wear appropriate clothing
Alberta, Hiking, Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel
Who hasn’t been on vacation and thought, “Wow! I would love to live here!” But what’s it really like? I spent one full year working and living in Waterton Lakes National Park, which gave me a small taste of what local life in a tourist town can be like.
Waterton is…
Hiking Trail Reviews, Skills, Trails, Travel
What do researchers know about child development and outdoor play? This researched and first-person article takes a deeper look.
WINTER 2024
It’s snow season! And we have the best of winter in our latest issue. From the Freeride World Tour; to a 25-plus item Winter Gift Guide; to looking at sober living in mountain towns; exploring Baffin Island by ski; the future of MEC; traditional snowshoes; winter camping tips… All this and so much more!