Nature therapy is the new prescription for a healthy mind, body, and spirit! Health care professionals (at least across Canada) will now be prescribing a sweet dose of nature to their patients, and tracking their progress with follow-up appointments! What a brilliant idea, I say!…

The past couple of weekends, I’ve gone Spring cross-country skiing in the beautiful mountains of Alberta and BC. Might be my last attempt on skis, as the snow is getting slushy and icy. The big melt is on as the temperatures rise, and Spring Equinox…

These days, a lot of us are overwhelmed by the events of the world. Loss of jobs, freedom, and lives; Disagreements about how things “should” be, and what’s right or wrong; Politics, economy, rules, and restrictions. These are all wrecking havoc on our bodies, emotions,…

A couple weeks ago, I was on this snowy trail in Kananaskis, and this may have been the first moment of blue sky after a snowfall. I have to admit that my mood swings whenever I see a grey, cloudy sky. It also happens when…

Our memories of the past can often be what inspire and help us learn what we want for our present and future. Today I snowshoed to Rawson Lake, Kanansksis Country, as seen in the photo. It was my very first real introduction to hiking in…