Looking for a fantastic family adventure in Banff National Park? Look no further than Johnston Canyon! We visit every year, and often, multiple times per year. This hike is perfect for families of all ages, whether you have young children or beginners in your group. With its easy trails and breathtaking natural beauty, Johnston Canyon offers an unforgettable experience. The trails leading to the Johnston Canyon catwalks are well maintained and relatively flat, making the 2 km trek pleasant ... Read the Post
Another Gorgeous Day Hike at Johnston Canyon
Tips to Get Your Child Excited About the Outdoors
The world today is so full of electronic gadgets that keep our kids busy. This can make it even harder for parents to get their children outside to experience the wonders of nature. I've decided it's time to write a post on how to get your child excited about the outdoors! It's certainly not always easy, but as with anything, it takes diligence and the setting of routines. While exploring this vast planet, let your child use all their senses - sight, smell, hearing, touching and tasting - to ... Read the Post
Simple Greek Yogurt Recipe
If you’ve got cows, you likely already know the joys of making your own yogurt. It’s easy, delicious, and oh-so-rewarding! If you don’t have cows, we think this recipe will convince you that you need some. The following excerpt is from Keeping a Family Cow by Joann S. Grohman. It has been adapted for the web. Making Yogurt Milk from a high-milk-solids breed such as the Jersey makes the best yogurt. Use whole milk and you’ll get a little “frosting” of yogurty cream on top. I often make mine in ... Read the Post
Foraging Up the Perfect Fall Picnic (+ Delicious Recipes!)
Sure, summer picnics are great, but have you ever dined al fresco under the vibrant colors of fall foliage? There’s something magical about the crisp autumn air and the radiant hues of oranges and yellows and reds. It’s a picture reminiscent of a quintessential New England town. But if that’s not enough to make you pack your basket immediately, why not make it even more memorable by planning a picnic menu based on delights foraged in the abundant nature that surrounds you? The following recipes ... Read the Post
10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air
We live in a very dry climate, particularly in the winter. This leads to us needing to have the windows closed for just under half of one full year, due to the cold. So you can imagine how very dry and stale our indoor air becomes! I have managed to remedy this situation by growing what is now an incredibly large family of houseplants. This helps to solve our stale indoor air issue, while providing added beauty to our home by bringing the outdoors, indoors. One of the best ways to freshen up ... Read the Post
Ways To Scrapbook Your Fall Photos
Scrapbookers often find ideas for their albums in the changing seasons. In the fall, the shapes and colors of the falling leaves, harvest crops and blooming flowers provide lots of great ideas that we can incorporate into our scrapbooks. Here are some ways you can work the season into the various elements of your page. Get Creative with Fall-Inspired Colors Orange is a color that's certainly not hard to find in the fall. It's on pumpkins, falling leaves, and many fall flowers. It's symbolic of ... Read the Post
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