Do you have a happy place? More than one? And what is a happy place, anyhow? Read on....

Do you have a happy place? More than one? And what is a happy place, anyhow? Read on....
It's been 10 years since "selfie" was word of the year. Give me another 10 years and maybe I'll finally find a way to enjoy taking the occasional selfie.
Despite Canada's record breaking forest fire season, and the dampening effect of wildfire smoke on wellbeing, there are still plenty of opportunities to strengthen nature connectedness.
Some aspects of Parks Canada's 3-year pilot project for seasonal, vehicle-free cycling on the Bow Valley Parkway are less than ideal for families and casual cyclists. Make the most of the opportunity with careful planning and an adaptive mindset.
When water levels are high enough, the first and second Vermilion Lakes are connected by a channel that parallels Vermilion Lakes Road. Together, the two lakes create about a 10 km paddling loop, with lots of opportunities for bird spotting/photography, surrounded by beautiful mountains.