I recently went camping with my 5-year-old daughter, just the two of us. It was super fun, and it wasn’t even all that tough! Mostly because we picked a short, easy route, but also because… Read More »All the Gear I Brought Backpacking with my 5-Year-Old
This summer we got the chance to go RV camping at the Two Rivers Campground in Algonquin Provincial Park. And we took the opportunity to hike the Two Rivers Trail, one we had never hiked… Read More »The Two Rivers Trail, a 2.3 km Hike in Algonquin Provincial Park
Early this summer we went RV camping in Algonquin Provincial Park, and had the opportunity to hike a few of the trails along Highway 60 while we were there! We camped at the Two Rivers… Read More »The Spruce Bog Boardwalk- A 1.5 km Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park
I love visiting the Adirondacks and ADORE seeing my kids on top of Adirondack mountains. Recently we got to go back to the Adirondacks as a family of four! Right now, our daughter is 4.5… Read More »The Tupper Lake Triad- A Hiking Challenge in Tupper Lake, NY
Mount Arab was the third little mountain we hiked with our kids this spring in order to finish the Tupper Lake Triad. As a bonus, it’s also part of the Fire Tower Challenge, so I… Read More »Mount Arab- A 3.2 km Hike Near Tupper Lake, NY
Early this spring, we risked the bugs to go down to Tupper Lake, NY, and start working on the Tupper Lake Triad. To finish the challenge, we hiked Goodman Mountain, then Coney Mountain. Coney Mountain… Read More »Coney Mountain- a 3.5 km Hike in Tupper Lake, NY
Ever since my son was born, the Tupper Lake Triad has been on my radar. Getting outside with 2 kids feels like way more of a challenge than getting outside with 1, especially because their… Read More »Goodman Mountain- a 5.4 km Hike in Tupper Lake, NY
Some of my favorite hikes have BECOME my favorites because of the stunning views that they offer! In most cases, hiking to a great view requires some serious elevation gain, and Ottawa doesn’t have a… Read More »Hikes With Amazing Views Near Ottawa
There’s nothing better- in my opinion- than a swim after getting all hot and sweaty during a summer hike! As a bonus, my kids always have a ton of fun playing in the water so… Read More »Spots Near Ottawa to Hike and Swim!
The day use shelters in Gatineau Park always make for a fun destination. These wooden cabins all have a wood burning fire place, picnic tables inside, and are just generally a great spot to warm… Read More »Trail 72 to Brown Lake Shelter in Gatineau Park- A 4.7 km Hike