Wow… I cannot believe that I have been on this journey for one full year!! I’m going to annoy you with some numbers for a minute : 71 Blog Posts! 3,500 Views! 2,100 Visitors! 461 Followers! These Stats blow my mind… When I started Road Trip Mama last year, I mostly just wanted an outlet.Continue reading “One Year Blogversary!”
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Mother’s Day Adventure 2021
This year was a little different, both because of Covid and because I am 2 weeks post op from knee surgery! I am healing well and have good range of motion, but am still pretty sore and need to take it easy. Certain things (like putting on socks) are still a challenge and have helpedContinue reading “Mother’s Day Adventure 2021”
McDonald Park Dark Sky Preserve
McDonald Park Dark Sky Preserve is a beautiful setting, both during the day and at night. This park is located on No. 3 Road, just over the dyke, making for easy walking access to the Sumas River dyke trail. The Fraser Valley Astronomers Society had McDonald Park officially deemed a Dark Sky Park in 2000Continue reading “McDonald Park Dark Sky Preserve”
Solo Adventure to Find the Mt. Woodside Gliders Launch Site
I have explored Mount Woodside several times, and I enjoy the gorgeous views along the way every time! I have driven different trails and the main road, yet had never discovered the Gliders Launch Site in my travels. On this day, I had a rare opportunity where my husband was home from work and availableContinue reading “Solo Adventure to Find the Mt. Woodside Gliders Launch Site”
Twenty Mile Bay – April Version!!
My first trip to 20 Mile Bay was last June and it rained all day. We still enjoyed ourselves and the drive, however the clouds definitely obscured some of the gorgeous views. To compare that trip to this one, read my former post Here. We stopped a few times to take pictures, stretch our legs,Continue reading “Twenty Mile Bay – April Version!!”
Rainy Saturday Explorations
This last week was a long and stressful one. I had multiple calls from WCB, my employer, and many appointments throughout the week. I knew I needed to get out and clear my head after such a busy week and lots of changes. Once I got up and as I was savoring my morning coffee,Continue reading “Rainy Saturday Explorations”
Serenity at Skwellepil Rec Site
I was long overdue for an off-road adventure and this time my husband decided to join me. It turns out we are both nervous passengers so we compromised and I drove up, he drove down! This past summer I brought our kids up here for a camping trip with a couple other Moms and kidsContinue reading “Serenity at Skwellepil Rec Site”
January 2021
This is from a few days ago now, but I am posting it as a reminder to myself, and for anyone else who might need the same reminder right now. January has been a struggle for a lot of us. It is already a cold, often depressing time of year, but when you layer aContinue reading “January 2021”
Sushi, Snow & Self Care up Harrison East FSR
Yes as weird and wonderful as that might sound, I decided to grab sushi for lunch on my way through Harrison Hot Springs, then head up Harrison East FSR to find some snow! Despite all of the bumps along the way, I only had a slight Miso soup spill and everything else made it inContinue reading “Sushi, Snow & Self Care up Harrison East FSR”
Hillkeep Regional Park in Beautiful Chilliwack
This 36-acre nature reserve is located at the top of Chilliwack Mountain. The land was generously donated by Pat and Paige Woodward! It features approximately 2km of trail, steep in some sections, that leads to a gorgeous viewing platform with sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains and the valley below. There are two sets ofContinue reading “Hillkeep Regional Park in Beautiful Chilliwack”
