The best hike for kids in K Country is Troll Falls. It’s an easy 3k walk with everything kids could ask for. It’s also an easy starter mountain bike trail
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Larch Valley And 8 Other Hikes To See Fall Larches In The Rockies
When is the best time to hike Larch Valley? In the fall, when the leaves are flaming yellow. Everyone knows this so go during the week, or early on the weekends. I left home at 630 and was rewarded with a fiery mountain meadow. Here’s some pictures, and 8 other hikes to avoid the crowds during larch season in the Rockies.
Vancouver Daytrips: Othello Tunnels at Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park
Road trips with kids need scheduled breaks. If you’re headed between the Okanagan and the coast, the best place to stop for lunch and a little hide and seek is the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park to see the Othello Tunnels.
Rocky Mountain Hikes For Kids: Plain of Six Glaciers Hike With A Six Year Old
The hike to Plain of Six Glaciers is a popular tourist trek for good reason – the views along the path and the teahouse at the top are magnificent.
Rocky Mountain Hikes For Kids: Peyto Lake Rock Pile and Bow Summit Lookout
You’ve seen Peyto Lake in countless Travel Alberta ads, now take the quick and easy hike to get one of the best views of our beautiful province.
Hikes For Kids: The Bear’s Hump In Waterton Lakes National Park
Bear’s Hump | Waterton Lakes National Park 2km return 240m Elevation gain Saw all ages on the trail, but it is a short, steep hike Waterton Lakes National Park is a hiker’s paradise. There are…
Hiking Red Rock Canyon At Waterton Lakes National Park
[twitter]There are many scenic drives you can take when you’re camping in Waterton Lakes National Park, and one short one will take you to a hike you can do up and around Red Rock Canyon….
Camping With Kids #7: Camping At The Waterton Townsite In Waterton Lakes National Park
Camping at the Waterton Townsite in Waterton Lakes National Park is a beautiful bucket list experience. But hold on to your hat, it can get a little windy in Waterton.
Camping With Kids #6: How To Find Dinosaur Fossils? Use The Lick Test
[twitter]A trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park is quickly becoming an annual Father’s Day trip. It is a beautiful place for families to go camping as it features playgrounds, hiking trails, and dinosaurs. Dinosaur Provincial Park…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – Nose Hill Park
[twitter]Nose Hill Park [map] 300 kilometres of trails within the park All ages, all-terrain stroller friendly Nose Hill Park is a massive 11 square kilometres in central Northwest Calgary. The hill most likely gets its…
Troll Falls Is The Best Hike For Kids Near Calgary
[twitter]Troll Falls – Kananaskis Country Trail Length: 3.2 km return / approx 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 40m Age Appropriate: this hike is stroller friendly making it great for all ages It doesn’t matter the season,…
First Time Snowshoeing With Kids In Jura Creek Canyon
[twitter]Jura Creek [map] Trail Length: 7km (We only did 2 km return and were out
Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Grotto Canyon
[twitter]Grotto Canyon Trail Length: 4.5 km return (2-3hrs) Elevation Gain: 200m Age Appropriate: 5+ We hiked Grotto Canyon as part of our weekend camping at Bow Valley Provincial Park. It’s just a few kilometres away…
Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Troll Falls
[twitter]Troll Falls – Kananaskis Country Trail Length: 3.2 km return / approx 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 40m Age Appropriate: this hike is stroller friendly making it great for all ages Next to the Grassi Lakes…
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Ha Ling Peak
Ha Ling Peak Trail Length: 6 km return (1-2hrs up, 45-90mins down) Elevation Gain: 819 m Ages: Kids with serious skills and determination (10+) Ha Ling Peak is a part of Mount Lawrence Grassi hovering…
Rocky Mountain Hikes: Lake Agnes Teahouse
[twitter]Lake Agnes Tea House Trail Length: 7k return / 2-3hrs Elevation Gain: 385m Ages: Good for kids 5+ (saw some younger ones, but this is a *real* hike, and they should be keeners) There are…