Amy is a professional writer, entrepreneur, parent and experienced outdoor explorer. She has spent most of her adult life chronicling her adventures in the wilderness, finding deep connections to nature and the lands she calls home. Kayaking, hiking, skiing and family camping trips are her go-tos. She shares all her adventures with her young son and offers travel tips for parents wanting to explore nature with their children.
Hooké is a Canadian outdoor brand that equips outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers with apparel and gear. They are lovers of wild nature, encouraging adventure and endorsing sustainability in all outdoor pursuits. When a Hooké representative contacted Northern Explorers about trying out their apparel on one of our adventures, we could see that their brand and values...
The hike to Eva and Miller Lakes is an out-and-back day hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia. It offers hikers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, green meadows alive with wildflowers, boulder fields home to chirping pikas and marmots, and remarkably picturesque alpine lakes. Because you start at the top of the Meadows in...
Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience nature. In a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you can enjoy the weather, spot wildlife and get some exercise. If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, paddle gear, or the right vehicle to transport them from lake to lake, accessing these activities can be difficult. West Country Rentals has the...
Paddling the Ucluelet Inlet – Mirage Sun Long Sleeve Tee from Hooke. Ucluelet, BC, is located on the west edge of Vancouver Island. It’s an end-of-the-road town that provides the perfect home base for outdoor endeavours, including paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing and surfing. The town is perched on a peninsula and completely surrounded by water. Its location...
The Sunshine Coast is true to its name. The sunshine glimmers on the Salish Sea, forests stretch down to rocky ocean shorelines, and smaller coastal communities invite you to slow down and explore. For families who like an active holiday, there are beaches to comb, lakes to swim in, forest trails to hike, and plenty of places to launch a paddleboard or kayak. One of...
Few outdoor reality shows have had the impact of Alone. This televised survival competition drops contestants into the remote wilderness with limited gear. We watch them rely on their knowledge, resourcefulness, and ability to adapt. The series has introduced millions of viewers to bushcraft and wilderness survival skills that many people might otherwise never have...
Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is truly a hidden gem in Alberta’s Lakeland Region. This small park is home to four lakes nestled in the forest, a campground, hiking and biking trails and sandy beaches. It also protects something very special: one of the province’s most significant glacial eskers. Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is located on Treaty 6 territory. It...
Northern Explorers was approached by a NOMAD representative to test out the NOMAD SafeSip water bottle. As outdoor explorers, we’re always looking for water filtration solutions that are packable, easy to use, and improve the outdoor experience. Our Chief Editor and Travel Writer, Amy Hancock, was happy to give an honest gear review of the product. Overview: NOMAD...
If you’re looking for an easy hike in Banff National Park that delivers beautiful mountain scenery without a time commitment, the Johnson Lake Trail should be on your list. Only a 10-minute drive from the Banff townsite, this peaceful lakeside walk offers stunning views of Cascade Mountain and Mount Rundle, and offers one of Banff’s only sandy beaches. Whether...
Jasper National Park is home to breathtakingly beautiful lakes and waterways. Glacier-fed lakes almost glow stunning turquoise and are so clear you can sometimes see fish swimming below your canoe or kayak. With easily accessible launch points and paddlecraft rentals in town and throughout the park, canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding in Jasper is an...