Nate is one of those kids with pockets full of rocks. When we’re out for a walk his eyes are on the ground searching for treasure. He comes by this honestly because my father is the same way. My dad is retired now and he’s taken up rock hounding formally as his hobby of choice… Continue reading 10 Tips for Rock and Fossil Hunting in Alberta
Category: Travel
WAC Bennett Dam
Over the long weekend we hit the road and headed out to Hudson’s Hope – about an hour and a half away from where we are in Fort St. John. The drive was absolutely beautiful with rolling hills, farm pastures, rivers and streams all passing by our windows. We carried on just past the town to… Continue reading WAC Bennett Dam
A Radium Retreat
You know how a person can go on vacation and it’s so much that you get home and think “I need a vacation from my vacation.” That’s exactly what I went through over the holidays. The husband and the kids and I headed out over to Vancouver Island for Christmas. We were there 11 or so… Continue reading A Radium Retreat
Canmore – a budget savvy vacay
I know, I know. Things are unstable here in Alberta. The economy is slow, things are uncertain, oil oil oil blah blah blah. Not to make light, because I know this is a very real problem and people I know are affected. But for some, it’s less a matter of losing their jobs and more… Continue reading Canmore – a budget savvy vacay
Comics, Cosplay, and Satan Oh My!
Last weekend was Calgary Expo and this was my third year attending. If you haven’t gone yet, you are missing out. Put it in your calendar for next year and get yourself there. 2016’s expo is April 28 – May 1. Over 100,000 people visited the grounds for the highest attendance in Expo history. I… Continue reading Comics, Cosplay, and Satan Oh My!
Win! Costa Mesa Trip and Shopping Spree (ended)
Did you miss Post 1 and Post 2 about Costa Mesa? Go back and read about my stay. I’m so excited to share this with you guys. I’ve been telling you all about the fabulous time I had in Costa Mesa, California and now you can enter to win a trip including hotel, airfare from… Continue reading Win! Costa Mesa Trip and Shopping Spree (ended)