Stories & guides
Trail-tested advice from Miranda, and the occasional longer story.
What To Do About Ticks?
Ticks: miniscule and menacing, and downright creepy. Where they live, how to check for them, and what to do if one has latched on.
‘I’m Alive’: Pink Rocks, a Survivor Bell and Confetti Party One Year Post Cancer Treatment
October 2, 2024, marked my last treatment for breast cancer — and a year later, what the squad did about it.
10 Winter Camping Tips for Families (Or How to Stay Warm!)
Camping in the winter with the kiddos is fun! It will be cold, but the 3-season gear most of us already own will keep you warm.
How Do You Hike With Kids in the Heat?
Very possible, just be safe and smart! Hats with a real brim, a litre of water for every two hours, and when to turn around.
Family Hiking Checklist!
What you need on the trail when hiking with the fam — food, water, layers and the small things that are miserable to be without.