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  • An image of a couple and a dog at Halfway River Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Halfway Hot Springs – A Natural Oasis

    May 2, 2021 /

    The phrase “hidden gem” gets used too often, but there are times when it really fits. Halfway Hot Springs in the Kootenay region of British Columbia is a secluded, undeveloped off-the-beaten-path set of natural hot springs that really are a hidden gem. These hot springs are different from other hot springs, because they are rustic, rugged and all natural. They are very popular in summer. We visited them in early spring when there was still snow on the ground. Getting to these hot springs was challenging, but it was well worth the effort to soak in the serenity and beauty of Halfway Hot Springs. There are affiliate links in this…

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    El Faro Mazatlan – Hike to the World’s Highest Natural Lighthouse

    June 15, 2020
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    Virtual Zoo & Wildlife Tours for Canadians Stuck at Home

    December 19, 2020
  • An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper Wildlife Watching
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    Virtual Zoo & Wildlife Tours for Canadians Stuck at Home

    December 19, 2020 /

    With schools closed across the country and parents and children at home, getting out to visit a zoo or another wildlife attraction simply isn’t possible. Fortunately we live in an age where a wealth of information is available online. In this case, “If Mohammed cannot go to the mountain, the mountain must go to Mohammed.” Here are some great virtual tours of zoos, wildlife and other animal attractions for Canadians. Check out these webcams and make plans for an in-person visit later. 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…

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    September 30, 2019
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    Great All Inclusive Family Vacations

    September 24, 2018
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    November 22, 2018
  • An image of the sandy shores of Lake Newell at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park near Brooks, Alberta.
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    Lake Newell & Kinbrook Island – Alberta’s Best Kept Secret

    June 8, 2020 /

    You don’t have to travel to a tropical island to find warm water and sandy beaches in Alberta – not in the summer anyways. Fourteen kilometres south of Brooks lies Lake Newell, one of the largest and warmest man made lakes in the province. The broad sandy beach at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park is a real treat on a sunny day and there are nice playgrounds and campgrounds there. Other activities include boating, fishing and birding. It’s a beautiful place to be on a warm day and there are plenty of warm days in this arid region of southern Alberta. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make…

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    Stonehenge Inner Circle Tours

    December 31, 2018
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    Johnston Canyon Winter Hike & Ink Pots

    January 28, 2019
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    The Best Edmonton Museums for Families

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    See Birds in Alberta at Lois Hole Provincial Park

    May 27, 2020 /

    Lois Hole, the former lieutenant governor of Alberta, was so beloved that a provincial park was established in her honor. An avid gardener and nature lover, she would have been pleased to know that Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park is one of the best places to see birds in Alberta. This beautiful 1800-hectare provincial park is located at Big Lake Natural Area in St. Albert, just eleven kilometres southwest of Holes Greenhouses, the business that Hole established and spent her life building. 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…

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    Key West Ghost Tours – Spooky Fun

    June 21, 2019
    An image of a person standing on the ice bubbles at Abraham Lake in Alberta. Photo by Debbie Olsen

    Abraham Lake, Alberta – Ice Bubble Heaven

    January 25, 2019
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    Lynx Airline Review – What You Should Know About Canada’s Newest Budget Airline

    April 9, 2022
  • An image of the Battle River Valley in Big Knife Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada.
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    Big Knife Provincial Park – Explore a Hidden Gem

    May 11, 2020 /

    The road less traveled provides the opportunity to experience beautiful destinations that tend to be less crowded. You might describe these places as hidden gems. One such is Big Knife Provincial Park, a remarkable provincial park with beautiful scenery, hiking and camping. Big Knife Provincial Park is a wonderful place to reconnect with nature without the worry of coming in contact with large numbers of people. It’s a piece of paradise that feels all your own. 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.  …

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    Table Mountain, Alberta – A Most Instagramable Hike

    June 10, 2019

    Underwear Shopping & Other Fun Things to do in Truro

    November 21, 2019
    An image of two women standing on Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

    Experiencing Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island

    April 29, 2022
  • An image of a hiker jumping from one rock to the next with clouds behind them on Haleakala on the island of Maui, Hawaii - Hiking Maui
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    Hiking Maui to Discover its Magic

    October 24, 2018 /

    Finding the Magic on the Magic Isle by Hiking Maui While most travelers come to Maui to worship the sun on its white sand beaches, locals consider the mountains and rain forests to be the island’s most sacred places. For them, the true magic is found in hiking Maui. It is hidden in the wilderness near waterfalls, rain forests and volcanoes. To discover these places is to find the real Maui. 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.   Discover the Power of Remote…

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    February 26, 2019

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    November 21, 2019
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    Fab Five All Inclusive Family Resorts

    September 27, 2018
  • An image of the author grasping a chain to climb up Hidden Canyon Trail in Zion National Park in Utah - Best Zion National Park Hikes
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    Best Zion National Park Hikes

    October 22, 2018 /

    Zion – A Well-Named National Park There are many wonderful Zion National Park hikes, but one of the best views in the park is at the end of the less traveled Canyon Overlook Trail. As I gazed out at the red and white Navajo sandstone cliffs surrounding the main canyon, it wasn’t hard to see why the canyon was so named. Isaac Behunin, the first Mormon pioneer to homestead inside the gorge called it Zion in 1870, a biblical name for a sacred place of refuge. In today’s hectic world, the name seems more appropriate than ever. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase…

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    December 18, 2018
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