by Robin | Jul 15, 2020 | British Columbia, Canada, Hot Springs, Kootenay Hiking, North America
Natural Hot Springs Near Banff? Whenever people visit Banff, they always ask us about natural hot springs. Of course, what they really mean is, “are there any undeveloped hot springs nearby?” i.e. hot springs that don’t look like swimming pools.... 
by Robin | Jul 7, 2020 | Activities, Alberta, Banff, Banff Hiking, Canada, Hiking, North America, Summer Activities
The ‘Lake Louise area’ is a vast area in Banff National Park with dozens of great hikes and adventures nearby. The area spans all the way up past Moraine Lake, behind Lake Louise Ski Resort to Skoki hut, and of course, there are several great hikes that... 
by Robin | Jun 29, 2020 | Alberta, Banff, Banff Hiking, Canada, Hiking
Not everybody has the time or the inclination to grind to the top of a mountain, or hike 20km in a single day, or crawl on their hands and knees up steep scree. What if you’re visiting Banff and you just want to go for a nice stroll? What are the easiest hikes... 
by Robin | Jun 8, 2020 | Alberta, Banff, Bucketlist, Canada, Hiking, Hot Springs, Kananaskis Hiking, Summer Activities
While it’s generally quite common to find hot springs near rivers, or at lower elevations, have you ever been to a natural (or undeveloped) hot spring with high mountain views? Well, if you haven’t, it’s time to add Mist Mountain Hot Springs to your... 
by Robin | Jun 2, 2020 | Hiking, Nevada, Road Trip, Travel, USA
Every single time we visit Las Vegas, which has somehow become quite frequent in recent years, we always make time to visit the Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire is a State Park located less than one hour from the city, so it’s always worth a quick visit. While... 
by Robin | May 30, 2020 | Alberta, Banff, Canada, Hiking, Kananaskis Hiking, Summer Activities
Ask me for a list of my most memorable hiking experiences, and there’s a strong chance that I’ll mention a few sunrise hikes. I don’t do them too often, because quite frankly, they’re exhausting, but there’s something about them that... 
by Robin | May 27, 2020 | Alberta, Banff, Canada, Hiking, Kananaskis Hiking
Quick Stats: The Mount Baldy Hike is an amazing short hike right at the edge of Kananaskis Country. If you want great views, and you don’t want to walk all day, this might just be the perfect hike for you! Elevation gain: 978 meters (3208 ft)Distance: 6.8 km... 
by Robin | Mar 31, 2020 | Activities, Blogging & Social Media, Blogging Resources, Lifestyle
You’re stuck at home, and you’re bored. I get it because I’m in the same boat right here with you. But if we’re going to survive the next few months and stay healthy, we have to keep active. Active bodies AND minds! Fortunately, we’re... 
by Robin | Mar 30, 2020 | Other
This post was sponsored by Casio G-SHOCK Women. All opinions are my own. Let me just start off by saying that I’m not a watch person. This is mostly because I’m an odd mix of super sporty and adventurous but I still love being a girly girl. I like to climb mountains... 
by Robin | Mar 24, 2020 | Other
Note: We’ve added a COVID-19 update for Ha Ling at the end of the post and our thoughts on hiking this particular trail right now. You can also read our general thoughts on hiking during the outbreak here. Update May 30, 2020: Provincial Parks are now open again... 
