[twitter]The Highwood Pass is the highest paved road in Canada. At more than 2200m above the seawall in Vancouver, the road travels through Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, and the Highwood Public Land Use…
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Get Yer Redneck On
[twitter]This weekend I got my redneck on, and, I gotta tell you, it was kinda fun. I don’t get NASCAR. I’m not a car guy. Still, with the kids loving Cars the way they do,…
Going On Safari On The Going-To-The-Sun Road
[twitter]When you start researching an African safari, the term “Big Five” often crops up. The “Big 5” refers to the African: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. I’ve never heard of anyone going on…
On Vacation? Why Not Go For A Run?
[twitter]Do you run on vacation? If not, you need to – pronto. Wherever your next vacation is, have a poke around the interwebs and see if there’s a 5k, 10k, or some other fun event…
Kid Friendly Hikes Near Calgary: Grassi Lakes Trail
[twitter]Grassi Lakes Trail Trail Length: 3.3km return / 90 minutes Elevation Gain: 165m Age: great for all ages, depending on which trail you choose. When looking for a hike to do with young children in…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes: Waterfall Valley in Bowmont Park
[twitter]Waterfall Valley – Bowmont Park Trail Length: 1 km / approx 1 hour Elevation Gain: 50m Age Appropriate: 2+ There are many places to utterly escape in Calgary. You don’t need to go all the…
Remember to Breathe
[twitter]I’ve never lived in a city where people were so eager to leave every weekend. In Vancouver, there’s golf, water, mountains, and hiking basically within the city limits. People will go and explore without ever…
Live With Kelly .. In Banff
[twitter]I still keep wanting to call it Live! With Regis and Kelly. Reeg is gone, but Ripa is still there and she’s coming here! The details were announced this morning, Kelly Ripa is coming to…
REVIEW / VIDEO Of Helicopter Tour Grand Canyon With Papillon
For my wife’s 40th birthday, we took a helicopter tour Grand Canyon with Papillon. It landed by the river at sunrise and was spectacular.
My Favourite Place In The World
[twitter]There’s something about the Bellagio’s Conservatory that makes me smile. 5 times a year a gorgeous display of flowers and models is created to reflect the season. From penguins and polar bears in winter, to…
Calgary Daytrips: What To Do In The Winter In Banff
[twitter]Banff is just a quick 75 minute drive from the west side of Calgary and it’s an easy escape for a half day visit with the kids. When the chinooks are blowing in town and…
How To Get Inspired: Move. Eat. Learn.
[twitter]The world is a big place. You’re just a small piece of it. If you want to make your life better, if you want to enrich yourself you need to explore. I’ve been to just…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes: Griffith Woods
[twitter]Griffith Woods [map] Trail Lengths: 2 km – 8 km Elevation Gain: 0m Age Appropriate: All ages, the trails are stroller friendly Packing up for a kid-friendly hike in Calgary is a great way to…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – The Weaselhead
[twitter]I have no idea what exactly a weaselhead is. In Calgary, The Weaselhead, is the western end of the Glenmore Reservoir where the Elbow River meanders amongst a swampy marsh. In fact, this is the…
Calgary Kid Friendly Hikes – Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
[twitter]Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park [map] Trail Lengths: 2.3 km – 25 km Elevation Gain: 120m Age Appropriate: Hiking 4+, Cycling 6+ Opened August 9, 2011, Glenbow Ranch is Alberta’s newest Provincial Park. The land was…
Join Team Diabetes And Get Inspired By Iceland
Iceland is turning up the heat. On marketing. The country is still reeling from the effects of Eyjafjallajokull and is pulling out all the stops to tell the world they are open for business. Yes,…