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December 10, 2020

Siffleur Falls Backcountry | Alberta

The weekend we spent at Siffleur Falls Wilderness area will always hold a special place in our hearts as we were expecting a little baby girl at the end of summer. However I tell you this place will not disappoint, even if you just decide to do the first 4 km to the falls and lookout. However we decided to head past the crowds onto the unbeaten path and seek a place to spend a few nights. Our trip was a total of 15 km and 262 m elevation gain from start to finish. Keep in mind that most of...

Top 5 Tenting Spots in Alberta NOT in the National Parks!

I know everyone will have their own opinions on the best spot to pitch a tent in this amazing province. However this post is not for the backpackers, but for the families that like a nice peaceful spot but still has some amenities for the kids. So let's get down to the Alberta Adventurer Families top 5 places to pitch a tent in Alberta, Canada. These are in no order, they are not on crown land, they are great for families and they are not located in any National Parks. 1) William A. Switzer Provincial Park We stayed in the...

Canned Sweet Homestyle Pickled Beets

You can feel the cooler weather upon us as we start to notice the leaves change from green to bright gold, yellow and red. The sun sets early this time of year and you know winter is right around the corner when we get that cool North Wind. This time of year is busy cleaning up the yard for winter and of course the Garden harvest. This summer we enjoyed red lettuce, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, white potatoes, spinach, squash, fresh raspberries and peas through out the season which left us with beets, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and dill to pickle....

Paddling Big Knife Provincial Park/Battle River - Go East of Edmonton, Alberta Road Trip

Come on an adventure with us as we Road Trip South East of Edmonton Alberta and Paddle the Battle River at Big Knife Provincial Park.

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July 25, 2020

William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Alberta

William A. Switzer Provincial Park is a little hidden gem located in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It's where the prairies turn to majestic mountain tops and the rivers run fierce while the wildlife moves throughout the valley and the surrounding blue lakes.It's a place you go to listen the sounds of wildlife and enjoy a breath of fresh air.

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