Every week until Christmas you can win my new book, Calgary’s Best Walks EXPANDED edition! Follow me on Instagram and/or Facebook to enter the MANY contests that are happening every week until Christmas. And tag me when you take a walk using my book so I can celebrate! Yeah! And be sure to join for one of the upcoming Book Launch Walks starting on Nov. 29, 2020 from Shelf Life...

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I found this fantastic map for Calgary’s Little Free Libraries so wanted to share it. There is also a Facebook group for Little Free Libraries in Calgary. These libraries make for wonderful destinations while on walkbout. Pick up or drop off books while exploring new neighbourhoods. Get a copy of my NEW expanded edition of Calgary’s Best Walks and start exploring Calgary on foot! Or join some FREE book launch...

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Here are some great STAYCATION walkabouts for you as you think about some adventures to have in Alberta. Check out my Travel Alberta Article for suggestions with maps. So many great walks and tasty pitstops. Let’s Walk! #UpTheAlley behind the Calgary Central...

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So much colour in the Rockies right now! I shared a few beautiful hikes with CTV viewers and you can watch the segment below. Raven’s End trail at Yamnuska is all Apsens and colourful shrubs, Three Lakes Valley in Spray Lakes Provincial Park is spectacular larches and turquoise lakes and The Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park is year-round waterfalls and glaciers and stunning views. So many colours right now, in the city and the...

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What makes a great family walk? Destinations, single track trails, massive glacial erratics that traveled from Lake Louise area on glaciers 15,000 years ago, chickadees that land on your hands, off-leash running, waterfalls, creeks with fish and ducks, folk art and fairy gardens and little free libraries in neighbourhoods. Oh yeah, and great snacks!! Check out my CTV segment to learn of three excellent kid, parent, grandparent, and dog Calgary...

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There are so many great walkabouts for dogs in Calgary. I shared a few today on CTV Morning Live. A mix of on and off leash, views and saskatoon berry grazing made these walks pretty awesome for pup and her people. All of the walks, with off-leash areas marked, are in my book Calgary’s Best Walks. Grab a copy from me or at bookstores, Steeling Home, or at Mountain Equipment Co-op. Happy pup...

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If you are craving some big nature but don’t have time to leave the city, you are in luck. I shared some wild walkabouts with CTV viewers that get you away from it all in the heart of Calgary. And if you need walking route maps for all of these areas grab a copy of my book, Calgary’s Best...

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The wildflowers and gardens are in full bloom in Calgary right now! I dropped into CTV and shared a couple of fantastic flower walkabouts. Join me at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and The Botanical Gardens of Silbersprings. And check out the blog post that I wrote about these area. Blog Post: Calgary Flower...

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