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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.

An image of a woman entering the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta
An image of a woman entering the Rat’s Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta
Articles, Outdoor Adventure

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 it’s an experience I highly recommend. There are affiliate links …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of a woman hiking at Opal Hills in Jasper National Park. Photo by Ben Morin.
An image of a woman hiking at Opal Hills in Jasper National Park. Photo by Ben Morin.
Articles, Outdoor Adventure

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 Glacier From the parking lot closest to the Athabasca Glacier, …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of two women in kayak in the Florida Everglades, USA.
A Florida Everglades kayak tour is a great way to explore this unique national park. Photo by Greg Olsen.
Articles, Outdoor Adventure

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 one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive …

Debbie Olsen
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