Outdoor Adventure
If you love hiking, cycling, paddling, caving and outdoor adventure, you'll love these articles. Read on and explore the great outdoors with us! We've visited some amazing nature hot spots and we've got some great tips to help you plan your own adventures in nature.
How to go Glamping in Alberta
Glamping in Alberta is the perfect solution for those who enjoy being in the great outdoors, but don’t relish the idea of setting up a tent and sleeping on the hard ground. It’s what you get when you combine “glamour” and “camping.” Also known as Comfort Camping, glamping takes all the hard work out of camping. Glamping accommodations all offer some level of luxury like comfortable beds. running water and sometimes even private bathrooms with flush toilets. Here’s a list of ten amazing places to experience glamping in Alberta, Canada. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman…
Tidal Bore Rafting the World’s Highest Tides
Only the truly brave sit at the front of the boat when they are white water rafting on a tidal wave. Oblivious to this fact, I climbed in the front of the inflatable zodiac when we set out to go tidal bore rafting on the Schubenacadie River near Nova Scotia’s famed Bay of Fundy. It didn’t take long for me to feel the full impact of my mistake. I wrapped my fingers around the rope along the sides of the raft as we headed at high speed directly toward the tidal bore. The raft jolted upwards and everything was obscured from view as brown sludgy water engulfed us. When I checked…
Canmore Cave Tours and a Claustrophobic Caver
Everyone has fears and phobias – even if they don’t like to admit it. Claustrophobia, the fear of being in small spaces, is one of mine. I know it’s irrational, but when I find myself stuck in a small space my heart starts to pound and I want to get out as quickly as possible. Sometimes I panic, like the time I got stuck in the ladies bathroom at a Subway restaurant when the doorknob broke. Knowing this, you might wonder why I signed myself and my family up for a guided tour of the Rat’s Nest Cave with Canmore Cave Tours. And you might be surprised to learn that…
10 Amazing Jasper Hikes
Jasper National Park is filled with breathtaking Canadian Rockies scenery and day hiking is the best way to experience it. Hike to the toe of an enormous glacier, climb to the top of a mountain, explore an incredible canyon or get a view of a sparkling blue lake. You don’t have to be a superhero to complete these amazing Jasper hikes, but the incredible views will make you feel like one. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Hike to the Toe of Athabasca…
Crescent Falls Hike – Family Fun in Summer and Winter
The Crescent Falls hike leads to two stunning waterfalls in Alberta's David Thompson Country - a fabulous reward for novice hikers looking for adventure.
Hiking Mt Vesuvius – a Hike Into History
Hiking Mt. Vesuvius is an adventure you don't want to miss when you're visiting Naples. If you only visit Pompeii, you just see half the story.
Table Mountain, Alberta – A Most Instagramable Hike
Is Table Mountain, Alberta the most Instagramable hike in the Canadian Rockies? It's definitely on the short list. The best part - It only takes 4 hours to do this epic hike.
Grassi Lakes Hike – Family Fun Near Canmore
When faced with two divergent paths on the Grassi Lakes hike in the Canadian Rockies, follow Robert Frost's advice and take the road less traveled. You won't regret it.
Surfing in Costa Rica – It’s Totally Epic!
If I can try surfing in Costa Rica, anyone can do it. With access to two oceans (the Pacific and the Atlantic), the surf is always great in Costa Rica. Why not visit a surfing camp or school and learn how to ride a wave?
Everglades Kayak Trails
A gentle breeze sweeps along the shoreline of a mangrove covered islet and the only sound that can be heard is the kayak paddle slicing the water as we maneuver our vessel closer to the shore. Sitting near the water’s edge is a small reddish-brown colored raccoon rummaging through a pile of oyster shells. He barely seems to notice our presence as he feasts at the oyster bar. Moments later he takes to the water and swims to another tiny islet to search for more oysters. This Everglades kayak adventure is much different than I imagined. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through…
