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Adventure, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Health and Wellness, Travel

Wellness Beyond the Spa: How I Find Restoration in the Outdoors

Here are some of my favourite places around the world and ways wherever I am to enjoy wellness in the Great Outdoors

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Fitness

The Unexpected Outdoor Role Models I Found During COVID

How lucky was I that as the world came to reprioritize physical health, I was learning a valuable lesson about longevity.

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Adventure, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Newfoundland and Labrador, Travel

This Is the Canadian Adventure I’ll Be Telling People About for Years

I must have turned to my husband six times and said, “This looks like Jurassic Park.” He agreed every time.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Skills

I’m an Expert Solo Wilderness Guide—These Are the 5 Things I Never Leave Without

If you’re curious about solo wilderness travel, let me offer five pointers to make it easier, safer and more rewarding.

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Adventure, Canoeing, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Paddling

Expert Advice from a Canadian Adventurer: Bad Trips are the Best

As humans, we love drama and gossip…and secretly love when things go awry because that is where the interesting stories arise.

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Adventure, Canadian, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Road Trip, Wildlife

45 of the Best Coast-to-Coast Canadian Wildlife, Road Trips and Adventures

How many of these epic Canadian adventures have you done before? Which one is next?

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Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, ExploreNOW Exclusive

I’ve Tried Thousands of Outdoor Adventures Near Vancouver. These Are My Top 10

I wrote a new guidebook about Vancouver. These outdoor adventures still blow me away.

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Adventure, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Fitness, Skills

What Makes an Adventure Advanced? It’s Probably Not What You Think

From first-time abseils to post-injury hikes, the real measure of challenge isn’t altitude or distance—it’s how far you push your own limits.

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Adventure, Camping, Canoeing, ExploreNOW Exclusive

I Took My Kids Into the Backcountry—Against Everyone’s Advice. Here’s What Happened

I learned how to have extended family backcountry trips with small kids. Here’s how you can, too.

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Adventure, British Columbia, ExploreNOW Exclusive, What's New Wednesdays

Joffre Lakes Closures: Should Popular Parks Close in the Summer?

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is currently closed. What does this mean for adventurers?

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