If you’ve stayed in a hotel, boutique or chain, you’ll notice that they have flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls. Hotels and motels sold their old-school TVs to the public after they bought new flat-screen TVs. They usually sold for less than $50 (at least they did when I lived in Georgia.) Every five to …
Packing for a Lake Vacation Some of my fondest memories as a child come from the weekends that my family and I would spend a week or weekend at a lake house. We often went camping during the summer, so staying at a lake house was a particularly special treat. One day I would love …
The North Tahoe Demonstration Garden is a free-to-enter community garden, built with the purpose to educate on the local ecology and the gardening and conservation techniques to best care for the Tahoe environment. It’s a great spot to learn about the environment, and how to work with the natural ecology to create beautiful and sustainable …
The Tahoe East Shore Trail is a picturesque walking and biking path that runs along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. The 3-mile trail has incredible views for its entire duration and offers access to a number of public beaches. It’s one of the most amazing ways to explore the northeastern Tahoe area. …
Headed Out Skiing Winter seems to be perpetually coming. I don’t know about you, but I always used to have the worst winter blues before I started getting into winter sports. Getting outside even when it’s the coldest time of the year is the best way to feel alive again, when everything is under a …
Monkey Rock is a lookout point along the Tunnel Creek Trail overlooking Lake Tahoe in northern Nevada. The trail offers scenic views of the lake and mountains, and this moderate hike can be completed in under an hour. It’s an incredible way to see Lake Tahoe, and I highly recommend it if you’re in the …
Introducing Coho Park Squamish is such a cool place to visit. There truly is something for everyone. There’s water, there’s trees, there’s animals, there’s tall hills, small hills, full on mountains, big sky, fun people, crazy plants, and enough wide open spaces to fill several lifetimes. Sometimes visiting a place like Squamish can be intimidating, …
Incline Village Recreation Center & Park is a large park offering a variety of walking trails, sporting courses, and activities. It is located in Incline Village Nevada, and a large portion of the park is completely free to use. If you’re in the north Tahoe area and are looking for a spot to exercise, play …
Introducing Salt Lake Beach Hopefully you’re here because you were searching the Great Salt Lake in Utah and accidentally clicked on this link. I only say this because Salt Lake Beach in Manitoba is not nearly as hot of a commodity, but don’t go away! You’re about to learn plenty of cool stuff about an …
Introducing Red Rock Coulee, Natural Area If you’ve ever driven through Canada, you know that it starts to get real boring if you’re taking the main highway out of Calgary, and doesn’t stop being boring for quite a while. This is something that we accept as Canadians, and do our best to download as many …
Wreck Beach is a massive clothing-optional beach near the University of British Columbia. This western-facing beach has some of the most incredible ocean views in all of Vancouver, and the towering sand cliffs and dense forest that surround this beach set it aside from other Vancouver beaches. It is certainly one of the most picturesque, …
Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria is a popular destination known for its unique location and many dining options. Once an industrial fishing bay, Fisherman’s Wharf is now a center for culture and tourism in Victoria. Come here to purchase some fresh caught seafood, enjoy a hot meal or ice cream, or simply admire the incredible floating …
Are you planning on visiting Vancouver, or are you a local just looking for something new and interesting to do? Well, look no further! We’re here to break down 50 fun and unique things to do in Vancouver so you can enjoy everything that this great city has to offer. 25 Things To Do in …
Spiral Beach is a gorgeous and expansive pebbly beach on the southern shores of Victoria. Just below Beacon Hill Park, this beach is super easy to access along the Dallas Rd Waterfront Trail by foot, or by bike. The unique graffitied staircase leading to the beach gives this beach its name, and its interesting landscape. …
Beacon Hill Park is a massive urban park located at the southern end of Victoria, BC. This park has more than meets the eye, with several sporting fields, a diverse variety of natural environments, manicured gardens, and even a petting zoo! You’re bound to find something to love about Beacon Hill Park, no matter what …
Planning for Hawaii! Well well well, another lucky duck who’s headed towards one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Packing for a big trip is one of those funny activities that really shows what type of traveller you are. Personally, I am a chronic over-packer, specifically when it comes to clothes and books. …