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The headwaters of the North Fork of the Flathead River drain the SE corner of British Columbia in Canada. This premier river is a perfect choice for canoeing, rafting or kayaking. For years conservationists have been trying to get this area incorporated into a National Park. Because the international border between Canada and the U.S...
Solitude. It is a big part of what attracts our family to the outdoors. Relying, on each other and creating fun memories is more effective without hoards of people.My hubby, kids and I recently spent 5 weeks in New Zealand. It is the land I was born and raised in, and the country our family...
Mt Taranaki (Egmont) stands proud midway down the coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an extinct volcano and has the classic conical shape that is both dramatic and beautiful. I summited the mountain when I was a teenager, and again when I was in my early 20’s. It captured my attention...
Once upon a time, we had one child. We did a lot of fun adventures with her. I often say, we put her under our arm and off we went! Then we added a second baby. Though it was much harder, we still had a 1:1 ratio. One for Mom, one for Dad, or if...
I am always keeping my eyes and ears open for family-friendly adventures. I have a filing box in my brain for these pieces of information! A couple of years ago, I filed Fish Lake, Top of the World Provincial Park. My informant (ha!) told me that it was beautiful, uncrowded, had a backcountry hut &...
Love this! Did y’all rent canoes or bring your own?