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Tombstone Territorial Park – Sometimes you have to work with the what Mother Nature gives you!
After spending a few days exploring Dawson City and taking a side trip over the Top of the World Highway to Chicken, Alaska, we packed up our truck camper and headed north on the legendary Dempster Highway, wondering if the stories we'd heard about the road were true.

Kim Martinez
Jul 135 min read


Lake Agnes Tea House Hike: Mirror Lake, Waterfalls & One of Our All Time Top 10 Hikes
Some hikes are beautiful.
Others become the ones you compare every future hike to.
The Lake Agnes Trail is one of those hikes.

Kim Martinez
Jul 135 min read


Plain of Six Glaciers Hike to the Tea House (Lake Louise)
One of our favorite hikes in Banff National Park was at Lake Louise: the Six Plains Glacier Hike to the Tea House.

Kim Martinez
Jul 134 min read


The Hike to Bow Glacier Falls (Icefields Parkway)
One of our favorite stops is Bow Lake, right along the Icefields Parkway. This time, we decided to hike the Bow Glacier Falls Trail.

Kim Martinez
Jul 133 min read


Johnston Canyon Hike: A Banff “Always-Do-It” Waterfall Walk
Johnston Canyon is one of those Banff classics we keep coming back to. It’s popular (very), but it’s also genuinely spectacular: a walk through a narrow canyon with steel bridges and catwalks that hang over rushing water, leading you from one waterfall view to the next

Kim Martinez
Jul 122 min read


Two Waterfall Hikes on the Icefields Parkway: One Overhyped, One a Hidden Gem
One thing we've learned during our travels is that not every famous hike lives up to the hype—and not every hidden trail gets the attention it deserves.

Kim Martinez
Jul 124 min read


Cascade Falls – The Waterfall We Couldn’t Stop Looking At
One of the most recognizable sights in Banff isn’t a mountain or a lake—it’s Cascade Falls.

Kim Martinez
Jul 122 min read


Red Canyon + Blakiston Falls… and Our Quiet Bonus Miles on the Twin Lakes Trail (Waterton)
Hiking in Waterton National Park break away from the crowds for coveted peaceful moments.

Kim Martinez
Jun 292 min read


Waterton National Park, Alberta – Canada More Than Just Canada's Glacier National Park
Waterton National Park may share a border with Glacier National Park, but it offers an experience all its own. Discover dramatic mountain scenery, the historic Prince of Wales Hotel, scenic drives, abundant wildlife, and the unforgettable charm that makes Waterton one of our favorite destinations in the Canadian Rockies.

Kim Martinez
Jun 294 min read


Many Glacier Entrance to Glacier National Park - Grinnel Glacier Lake Hike
Many Gladiers Lake Hike is one of the best hikes in Montana!

Kim Martinez
Jun 43 min read


The Great Bear Incident (Many Glacier, Glacier National Park) Red Rock Falls Hike
A quiet dusk hike near the Many Glacier entrance in Glacier National Park started out perfectly—waterfalls, a snowshoe rabbit, a “stalker deer,” and even a bull moose by the lake. Then I got separated from Manny (and the bear spray) and came face-to-face with a huge brown bear on the trail just yards away. What happened next was a long, tense wait in the dark—and a reminder that “easy hikes” can change fast.

Kim Martinez
Jun 44 min read


East Glacier National Park (East Entrance) in May
East Glacier national park has a lot to offer; Wildlife, Views, Hikes and Amazing Scenery!

Kim Martinez
Jun 43 min read


Hiking Changes Everything
Most Yellowstone visitors never leave the roads and crowded boardwalks — but the real magic often begins where the pavement ends. In this reflective look at hiking Yellowstone, we share the trails, wildlife encounters, quiet moments, and sense of healing that come from slowing down and stepping deeper into one of the last truly wild places in America.

Kim Martinez
May 243 min read


Cape Breton Highlights: The Cabot Trail
Why the Cabot Trail is Worth Your Time The Cabot Trail is one of the most scenic drives in the world – a 185-mile loop that can...

Kim Martinez
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Cape Breton Hiking: Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail Cape Breton National Park Trail Facts at a Glance Distance : 5.2 miles (full loop) | 3.7 miles (to main viewpoint and...

Kim Martinez
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Hidden Falls, Cape St. George and Blue Beach An Adventure of Hits and Misses
There are lots of "hits and misses" when you're driving around and exploring a province the size of Newfoundland. We had both on this day's adventure! We chose this Peninsula to explore finishing with Blue Beach as the Goal. We chose our exploration area by looking at the map and picking a piece of land that really jutted out into the ocean. Our experience has been that these spots offer lots of coves and lots of great ocean beaches to explore, great scenery to enjoy, and uni

Kim Martinez
Aug 2, 20255 min read


Spiller's Cove Hike: Twillingate's Hidden Coastal Gem
Via French Beach - A Top 10 Adventure Trail Stats: - Distance: 3 miles - Location: Main St, Durrell, NL (follow to the very end - GPS...

Kim Martinez
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Goose Cove Hike: Hidden Trails and Maritime Heritage
Goose Cove, Newfoundland After exploring the fascinating Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows and conquering St. Anthony's Daredevil...

Kim Martinez
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Conquering the Daredevil Trail & Exploring St. Anthony, Newfoundland
A Charming Seaside Town Manny and I rolled into St. Anthony, a picturesque coastal town that felt like a bustling hub after days of...

Kim Martinez
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Trout River Pond Trail: When "Small" Ponds Aren't So Small
Starting the Trail - Big Pond is beyond that moutain at the end of small pond Trail Details: Distance: 8 miles round trip (we completed...

Kim Martinez
Jun 21, 20252 min read
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