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25 Ways to reduce your waste when hiking, camping, or exploring

Living a sustainable lifestyle at home may be second nature, but what about when you venture out into a new environment for fun family activities? With a little extra planning, you can still have a terrific time while leaving minimal impact when hiking, camping, or exploring.

May 11, 2023
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Fall Outdoor Adventure: A Brief Guide for Your Family

Autumn has arrived, and it is time to enjoy the season's splendour outdoors. With the cool morning air and the changing leaves, it is the ideal time to be outdoors. Spending time outdoors with your family this autumn is a memorable experience no matter what activity you choose.

October 19, 2022
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5 Kid-Friendly Hiking Activities in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is a geographic region in the northwestern United States, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Range to the east. The area includes the states of Oregon and Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. But which kid-friendly hiking activities can people do in the region?

October 14, 2022
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5 Winter Hikes in the Rockies You Should Take Your Family To

There’s just something about being in the mountains that makes us feel alive. Whether it’s hiking to a beautiful viewpoint, scrambling up a rocky peak, or going for a swim in a pristine alpine lake, the Rockies is the perfect place to take your family for a snowy adventure.

October 14, 2022
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Bear and Cougar Awareness

If you plan to get outside and enjoy some hiking, you might be in an area where there are black bears, grizzlies or both. Black bears are prevalent across Canada (and the United States of America), while grizzly bears are found in Western Canada. How do you avoid an encounter with a bear and keep yourself safe? The first step is to understand bears and their behaviour.

July 15, 2020
8 min read

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