This summer, I had the chance to fly down from beautiful British Columbia to sunny Arizona. One of my favourite spots to stop by when I visit is Sedona, which is known for its beautiful red rock formations, hikes with stunning views, and local artisan markets. As an avid hiker, I made sure to get in my fair share of hikes while in the charming city but I ended up discovering … [Read more...]
Neighbourhood Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt : Spring Edition
With the beautiful Spring weather here, the call of the wild is upon us, singing her siren song to come out and play. And under normal circumstances that is what we'd all being doing right now - gathering on the beaches, hosting barbecues, and hitting the trails, as we enjoy the Great Outdoors. This, the Spring of 2020, is not a normal Spring however, as we - the World - find … [Read more...]
Searching for Waterfalls at Reserva Cerro Blanco – Tanti, Argentina – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
Searching for Waterfalls near Tanti, Argentina Thorny bushes bite and claw at my legs as we make our way down the arduous hiking trail in Reserva Cerro Blanco. I can't take my eyes off of the ground. Rich in minerals and spotted in quartz, marble and silver. It literally sparkles. Sweat is pooling in the lining of my hat and I stop to swipe at my forehead. I hear rushing … [Read more...]
Bürgenstock Resort – a Pampered Swiss Escape
One of the things that the past 6-years has taught me is that caring for and pampering ourselves from time to time is not a luxury, but a necessity. As adults though, we seem to forget this. I think this is one of the reasons why the mention that I was going to Bürgenstock Resort above Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, to any adult resulted in a look of pure envy, because a … [Read more...]
Springtime Adventures in Orillia – Treetop Trekking to Reptiles and Amphibians
It’s getting close to that time again — when the trilliums start springing out alongside the path in the woods near our apartment, when the nights (and days) can be awfully cold, and the siren call of camping (glamping, actually) begins to sound. It will soon be time for our Mom and Daughter glamping trip, for the love of spring. We’ve begun an annual tradition, my oldest … [Read more...]
