Rocky Mountain Birthday Cake Hike!
I think that a hike that ends with a homemade cake is one of the best hikes ever. My friend Carmen makes THE BEST cakes in the world.
Why I love an urban hike
This is a piece I wrote for the Calgary Herald. They were asking readers about their favourite urban hikes and also wanted to know what the difference is between a hike and a walk.
Urban Hike and Bike, Douglas Fir Trail, Bow River to Elbow River Pathways
On a beautiful June day I headed out on my bike from my home in Marda Loop area, through South Calgary, Bankview and Scarboro to the Bow River Pathway.
Northbound Family Cycle /Calgary transit combo adventure
Active Urban Adventure Series Mount Royal – Sunnyside LRT- Crowfoot LRT- Scenic Acres- Bowmont Park- Edworthy Park- home This northbound cycle/transit is the second instalment in my active urban adventure series.
Family Cycle /Calgary transit combo adventure
Active Urban Adventure Series Do you want to be more active with your family? Perhaps you are motivated to bike and walk for the exercise or as a alternate way to get to know Calgary.
Hike or bike in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Glenbow Ranch Provinical Park is one of Canada’s newest provincial parks. It is a fantastic spot for families on foot, bike, scooter, in a stroller or simply on foot.
Kids biking to school in Calgary, Alberta
My son started cycling to school this year. At 9 years old and in grade 5, he biked through a Calgary winter and only rode the bus twice all year.
Walk there Calgary! My walking rant.
I love to walk. I walk to shop, to bank, to do all my errands. My kids walk and bike to school.
Prairie Crocus in River Park!
Spring is here (just in time for some snow forecasted today)! While out on my morning fresh-air excursion, I saw my first purple-headed prairie crocus today on the escarpment just below River Park in the SW.
Twitter Trek on Nose Hill Park!
Our first Twitter Trek drew a crowd of about 15 this morning. We walked the the trails on the Nose Hill plateau and soaked up the views of the snowcapped Rockies.
