1885: The Establishment of Banff National Park
Canada’s National Parks have become an essential part of Canadian identity and it all started right here, in Alberta.
YAA’s Summer: Summer Camp Lookbook ft. Editor Hui Wen
After a summer full of adventures and memories, what could serve as better icing on the cake than a week-long getaway from the city? For bloggers Hui Wen and Richard, along with myself, it’s safe to say that the next item in our summer itinerary has us sitting on the edge of our seats. All three of us are heading…
Week 2 of… 5 Happy Things!
First, check out this post for an introduction to my goal of spreading happiness! Discount books Playing an instrument and singing just for the fun of it Finishing a complex puzzle Super cute tea cups (preferably with delicious tea inside) Blowing bubbles (and yes, I am a teenager) Now ask yourself: what’s one thing that you…
3 activities to look forward to this summer
As we all know, summer is approaching, and sooner or later there will be a variety of activities that we can all take part in. Here are my top 3 activities that most outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this summer! 1. Camping Most outdoorsmen love the summer because it offers great camping conditions. You can enjoy…
Why you should leave your phone at home
In a time where the phone is your greatest obsession, you may be wondering what could possibly be the reasons to leave your phone at home. We grab our phone before we go out like it’s an involuntary response, just like grabbing our keys, wallet, or purse. Yet there is a reason behind why you…
Biking at Barrier Lake: A photographic journey
Long weekends call for adventure (or at least that’s what I think). My mom and I took advantage of our days off and headed out to Kananaskis, where we spent two nights. The first day, after lunch at Boundary Ranch, we headed over to Barrier Lake for a bike trip. The trail we took was…
Photos of the Day: Beauty at Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a gorgeous, turquoise coloured lake near Lake Louise. It’s part of Banff National park and is glacially fed; the rock flour deposits giving its unique hue. Fun fact: it was once featured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill. I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon there during the Heritage day long…
Bust your boredom: go on your own adventure!
All school year, we wait for summer to come. Then summer comes. At first, great. Sun, sleep, no homework, vacations, etc. But after awhile, if your friends are away and you’re stuck at home, thinks can get, well… boring. Let’s face it: most of us teenagers these days solve this through screen time, whether that…
Picture of the Day: Just Minding My Own Stripes
Here is a picture I snapped of a solitary zebra at the zoo while I was attending the YODA (Youth of Distinction Awards) ceremony earlier that day!
Photo of the Day: Tribute to the Approaching End of Winter
I caught this lonely icicle just as the snow was melting one warm March weekend. Hopefully the groundhog was wrong and Spring-like weather will arrive in a jiffy!
Waiting for the Warm
As we roll out of January and into February we start to hope for Spring. We just can’t seem to wait for the warm winds, green buds, and sweet blades of grass to replace the dismal winter weather. However, we live in Calgary. This means we’ve got a couple more months to go. So what…
Photo of the Day: Central Memorial Park
I snapped this scene last August in downtown Calgary, at one of our city’s oldest but finest parks.
Connecting with the outdoors: Clayoquot Sound
Clayoquot Sound is an area rich in biodiversity along the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
How to enjoy your summer outdoors
Well. For many of us, it’s officially the last week of school. Report cards are being handed out, exams are (finally!!!) ending, and we’re starting to really think about how we’ll fill our time during summer, the best season of all. So I thought I’d put my two cents in! If you’re thinking of getting…
Photo of the Day – Halifax Public Gardens
This shot was from last summer when I was visiting Nova Scotia. We took a stroll through Halifax’s beautiful public gardens and I went a little crazy with the camera. The gardens are really a perfect place to take photos, with all the lush vibrant colours to capture. With summer already upon us, I suppose I was feeling a…