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How To Layer And Dress For A Winter Hike Or Snowshoe: Families, Beginner Hikers

August 16, 2023December 21, 2021 by Lynda Pianosi

When Winter Hiking – Dress In Layers Using the 3 W’s: Wicking, Warmth and Weather The key to keeping your family warm and dry when snowshoeing, winter hiking or any winter outdoor activities is learning how to layer with the

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Witches Broom is Mother Nature’s Natural Halloween Prop

May 4, 2022October 31, 2018 by Lynda Pianosi

We always associate Halloween with witches on brooms but did you know Mother Nature has her own witches broom? What Is Witches Broom? How many times have you looked at a tree and thought “what animal built that nest?”. I

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How To Avoid Ticks When Hiking The Canadian Rockies

May 25, 2023May 23, 2018 by Lynda Pianosi

There is a lot of talk about ticks these days. Why? Because of the risk of Lyme disease. However, the risk of contracting this disease is very low, but confirmed cases are increasing, and not everybody reacts the same way.

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Eight Fun Family-Friendly Winter Activities in Jasper

April 30, 2022February 16, 2018 by Lynda Pianosi

These eight fun family-friendly winter activities in Jasper are an excellent way to unplug and get outside with your family. 1. Snowshoe at Maligne Lake Maligne Lake is where the snow is, lots of knee-deep snow. Bald Hills Trail is

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Family-Friendly Fall Hike For All Hiking Abilities – Lake Louise Shoreline

August 10, 2023September 27, 2017 by Lynda Pianosi

The Lake Louise Shoreline Trail Hike 4K return Elevation Gain – Minimal The Lake Louise shoreline is perfect for all hiking abilities, and a few more things make it perfect for your next family hike – the trail is wide wheel

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Rawson Lake Snowshoe Trail

May 25, 2023February 17, 2017 by Lynda Pianosi

Family snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies. Rawson Lake.

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