Over the winter holidays, we took the kids to Mt. Baldy near Oliver, BC, and I was reminded of all the reasons I’d choose a small ski hill over a…
10 excellent trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan
From waterfalls and rugged canyons to panoramic lake views, these ten trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan dish up some of nature's best and are short enough to…
Road Trip: Central Kootenay Hot Spring Circuit
One of British Columbia's greatest gifts to humanity is its abundance of hot springs. While some are well developed with squeaky clean pools and spa services, others (our fave!) are…
Hiking Wrinkly Face Provincial Park: Exploring Part of the High Rim Trail
Wrinkly Face Provincial Park. Hiking Wrinkly Face Provincial Park takes you along a portion of the High Rim Trail between Vernon and Kelowna, BC. Hiking Wrinkly Face Provincial Park Wrinkly…
Exploring With Eyes Wide Open: Taking In This One Wild Life
We tend to keep a clipping pace during the summer months. Whether it’s road trips, camping expeditions, or adventures to nearby parks and recreation areas, there is always something on…
Ashton Creek (Enderby) Natural Waterslides
*Warning -- Summer 2021 - several who have recently tried to access Ashton Creek Natural Waterslides found the trail blocked off and No Trespassing signage. Private land owners in the…
Chasing Waterfalls at Wells Gray Provincial Park
Recently, we went chasing waterfalls at Wells Gray Provincial Park, a large wilderness park in central British Columbia. Wells Gray protects numerous waterfalls and much of the Cariboo Mountains. Chasing…
Adventure and a little magic at Halfway Hot Springs
Magic at Halfway Hot Springs What could possibly be better than a dip in hot springs surrounded by British Columbia's lush beauty? Why, undeveloped and secluded off-the-beaten-path hot springs, of course. We…
Hawaii Big Island: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Road Trip with Kids
Are you travelling with the whole family to the Big Island? Keen to see more than the resorts and beaches of the Kona coast? From black sand beaches to active…
Big Island Lava Hunting
Walking to Kilauea Volcano's active lava flows on Hawaii's Big Island are a huge highlight. If your kids are coming with you, no problem! Here are our top tips for…