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Free Fishing this Weekend in Alberta

July 9&10 is one of two weekends a year you can get the family out fishing without a license. Last year Tim boughtView full post »

Let’s be Explorers at Clifford E. Lee Natural Area

So I know it’s been silent over here lately- but I can’t believe how busy it’s been over the last fewView full post »

Let’s be Explorers- The Top Ten Drumheller Attractions for Kids

We try to visit Drumheller every year with our kids- it’s only three hours from Edmonton, we love the landscape,View full post »

Let’s be Explorers at Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park

It’s May. It’s nearly time for camping season, warm weather, staycations, and exploring Alberta. A fewView full post »

50 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for the keeping the kids busy on a Road Trip.

We recently drove 20 hours South to St George, Utah. We had previously done 8 hour trips and although they were stillView full post »

Jasper in Winter- The Top Reasons to head out to Jasper in the snow

Jasper in January is an awesome month full of activities, promotions and excitement. But after Jasper in January eventView full post »

Let’s be Explorers at Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park has long been a family favourite of the Nielson Family. My grandparent’s ranch  wasView full post »

Let’s be Explorers at Elk Island National Park

I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’ve lived in Edmonton 10 years and have never made the trip out to ElkView full post »

Let’s Be Explorers- The Best Hikes in Edmonton with Kids

Sometimes we all just need a little nature and don’t have the time to get out of the city. Thankfully, we live inView full post »