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Sign up for the 2021 Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Ride!

by Karen Ung April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

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How to get a campsite in Alberta this summer (2021)

by Karen Ung March 2, 2021

March 2, 2021

My friend Anna says getting a campsite near Calgary is “like The Hunger Games” but with some planning and flexibility,…

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Camping in Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan) in 2021: booking dates, what’s open, and what’s new this year

by Karen Ung March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

What you need to know if you’re planning on camping in Alberta, BC, or Saskatchewan this summer. Summer camping season…

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How to prevent and treat dry, chapped hands

by Karen Ung February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021

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Snowshoeing Gear List

by Karen Ung November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020

Our snowshoeing gear list includes everything you need to wear and bring on your next snowshoeing adventure! Winter adventures call…

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Camping in Alberta Parks in 2020

by Karen Ung May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

What you need to know before booking campsites at Alberta Parks this year. I am excited to announce that camping…

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Grief and self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Karen Ung May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

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Visiting Alberta Parks: Know Before You Go (May 1, 2020 Update)

by Karen Ung May 2, 2020

May 2, 2020

What you need to know about visiting Alberta Parks in 2020 Vehicle access to Alberta Parks has been restored, but…

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

by Karen Ung April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

Our Spring Scavenger Hunt is fun for kids! Looking for a little motivation to spend more time outside with the…

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Fun things to do at home with kids while social distancing

by Karen Ung April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020

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Hi, I'm Karen. I was born in the mountains (where the wild things are) and grew up granola. Although my home is in Calgary, you can usually find me on the trails or road tripping around Alberta. I started this blog in 2013 to share our outdoor adventures and travel stories, and help readers get outside and have fun!

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DYK you can bike the Lake Minnewanka Loop (15 km)

DYK you can bike the Lake Minnewanka Loop (15 km) without cars from Monday to Thursday until May 20th? This stunning route takes you from Cascade Ponds to Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, and offers incredible mountain views.😍 It was great practice for the @sportchek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Ride too! Thanks to some goodies from @bigchiefbeef , @clifbar , & @agequencher we stayed fueled and hydrated.💪 Now all we have to do is decide whether we are running or biking! Have you registered?? You can donate/fundraise to Canadian Tire JumpStart Charities and/or the Calgary Health Region NICU to win a weighted blanket from @hushblankets, Capex PuraVida Cruiser Bike, or @gopro Hero 9 bundle! See more pics from Lake Minnewanka Loop in IG stories! ⤴️

#FindWhatMovesYou #sportchek #mothersdayrun #runcalgary #mybanff #twojacklake #outdoorwomen #sportchekwomen #feelalive #alpinebabes #playoutside #albertaadventuregirls #explorealberta #imagesofalberta #mountains #alpinelake #wegetoutside #yycblogger #beautifuldestinations #mountainlife #thegreatoutdoors #freshairandsunshine

If there's anything we've learned over the past ye

If there's anything we've learned over the past year and a bit, it's how to find beauty in our backyard. When we headed out for our evening stroll under gloomy skies, my youngest exclaimed, "Look!! Buds!!! The leaves are gonna come out soon!" 🌿 and then moments later, my eldest pointed out some coots on the pond. We listened to the redwinged blackbirds and watched some mallards do a splash landing and it was enough. ❤️ Image credit: Miya Ung

#feelalive #whatmovesyou #makemoments #memories #outdoorwomen #outdoorfamilies #radgirlslife #albertaadventuregirls #albertamamas #calgaryblogger #capturecalgary #yycliving #calgaryisbeautiful #naturelovers #hikealberta #getoutstayout #perspective #theresnosuchthingasbadweather #foreverwild #lovelifeoutside

Loving the longer days.. how are you making the mo

Loving the longer days.. how are you making the most of them?? My kids keep asking to go for a run, to train for the @sportchek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Ride.🏃‍♀️🚶🚴‍♀️ Some days we're speedy and some days we're slow, but every day is fun. ♥️ The run (going virtual this year!) supports two great charities: 1. The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities which helps make sports affordable for kids (they also help build playgrounds like the awesome one at Shouldice Park) & 2. Calgary Health Region NICU (which has helped many families I know - they take awesome care of wee babes that made an early entrance into the world).

We're stoked to participate and donate. Thanks to amazing sponsors, you can fundraise or donate to be entered to win a Hush weighted blanket, Capix Pura Vida Cruiser Bike, or GoPro Hero 9 bundle. More details on the blog.

#linkinbio👆 #sportchek #mothersdayrun #findwhatmovesyou #runcalgary #payitforward #sunset #running #activekids #participaction #projectactivefamily #outdoorfamilies #kidswhorun #albertaadventuregirls #yycliving #yycnow #calgaryblogger

Hope you have a song in your heart today (& tunes

Hope you have a song in your heart today (& tunes in your ears 😉). What perfect weather for training for the @sportchek Mother's Day Run, Walk and Ride! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ The run is going virtual this year (choose your distance, route, and pace) but supports the same great charities. Sign up today and score some swag and exclusive discounts at Sport Chek. BTW 5 km is perfect for all ages - my littles are getting excited about it (scroll through to see them)!! ✨ More details on the blog!

#findwhatmovesyou #sportchek #mothersdayrun #jblharman #gifted #albertaadventuregirls #yycblogger #playoutside #projectactivefamily #activeforlife #participaction #run #spring #getinshape #training

Life is a highway... 🎶 😎✌️ But why drive

Life is a highway... 🎶 😎✌️ But why drive it all night long when you can bike?! In other news, we love biking the mountain roads without cars (until the winter gates open)! For more details, see our latest blog posts! #linkinprofile

#ABparks #yycbike #roadbiking #springbiking #bikingadventures #bikepirate #cycling #bikeforlife #outdoorfamilies #activekids #projectactivefamily #kidsonbikes #prevelobikes #goodtimesoutside #radgirlslife #outdoorwomen #albertaadventuregirls #albertamamas #yycbloggers #playoutside #lovelifeoutside #getoutstayout

The more time we spend in nature, the more we appr

The more time we spend in nature, the more we appreciate it. 🌎🌱🌻 Sitting here, looking at the cliffs and peaks, my kids said they could see why bighorn sheep like this area so much. ♥️ And they commented on how nice and clean it was because the highway is closed and hardly anyone comes to this spot (you can access it by bike/horse or on foot). 🚴‍♀️ I love that they notice the little things & care (they cleaned up carefully after our picnic). Here's to little nature lovers!!

#earthday #leavenotrace #packitout #teachthemyoung #naturelovers #ABparks #ABparksambassador #outdoorfamilies #goodtimesoutside #takethemoutside #playoutside #nature #mountains #lovelifeoutside #yyckids #yycblogger #freshairandsunshine #yycbike #sheeprivervalley #bikingadventures #lovetheearth #respectwildlife

When it's +16 and sunny ☀️ and the open road i

When it's +16 and sunny ☀️ and the open road is calling, what else are you gonna do? 🚴‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏻 Sorry to everyone who had to hear my kids screaming Funkytown 🕺 all down the road. 🤣

#sorrynotsorry #homeschoollife #thisisgymclass #feelalive #yycbike #yyckids #cycling #biking #findwhatmovesyou #outdoorfamilies #projectactivefamily #ABparks #ABparksambassador #kananaskis #sheeprivervalley #roadbiking #bikeforlife #kidsonbikes #ilovemybrain #kidsoftheoutdoors #mountaingirls #bikingadventures #mountainlife #makememories

Although things don't always work out the way we w

Although things don't always work out the way we want (I never in a million years imagined I would lose my husband so young!), when we focus on what we have vs what we want, we can hold on a little longer.. stay afloat.. and avoid going to a dark place. Whether you're grieving a loved one, or your life before COVID, it's ok - and in fact, healthy- to accept the sadness but don't stay in that dark place for too long. Think about the things and places that bring you joy and make time for them, hold space for them. While they will never replace what (or who) has been lost, they give our days meaning... and that is everything. ♥ I am thankful for family and friends and this awesome #playoutside community! Thank you for your support over the years!!

#grateful #mindfulness #gratitude #lifeafterloss #sarrailridge #kananaskis #mykcountry #mountainlife #mountaingirls #outdoorwomen #resilience #wildernessculture #albertaadventuregirls #landscapephotography #imagesofalberta #explorealberta #mountainsarecalling #ABparks #hikealberta #canadianrockies #peterlougheedprovincialpark #hikingadventures

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