Northern Explorers Magazine

The Edmonton region is in the heart of aspen parkland, where the prairie meets the northern boreal forest. Mixed forests, open meadows, wetlands, small lakes, and hummocky hills create a scenic and adventurous landscape for outdoor recreation, nature escapes, and camping trips.   Whether you live in the area and want an escape from the The post A Guide to Campgrounds Near Edmonton appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.

Every parent knows that hiking with kids can be a bit of a crapshoot. You can plan an amazing day outdoors as a family, but it’s always a gamble how they’ll react. Choose a path that’s too long, and you might be carrying them back to the car. Pick a hike that is too boring, The post 5 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Edmonton You’ll Love appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.

Just over an hour southwest of Edmonton, Pigeon Lake is a go-to spot for people looking for an easy escape from the city. The lake is surrounded by sandy beaches, forested campgrounds and quaint lakeside communities.  You can camp, boat, fish, hike, and relax by the water without going far from home. Pigeon Lake Provincial The post Things to Do at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park (When There’s Blue-Green Algae) appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.

The first time I camped at English Bay Provincial Recreation Area on Cold Lake’s northwest shore in Alberta, I immediately felt it was special. There was a lot to take in: the quiet rustling of aspen and birch leaves in the lake breeze, the wide-open expanse of Cold Lake, and the dense boreal forest along The post Learning About the Land and Story of English Bay (Berry Point), Cold Lake appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.

Alberta’s Lakeland Region offers abundant campgrounds near quiet lakes and a welcome escape from city life. With dozens of lakes, provincial parks, municipal campgrounds and forested recreation areas, it’s a popular destination for families, paddlers, anglers and anyone looking to slow down for a few days. We’ve visited several campgrounds throughout the region and put The post Camping in Alberta’s Lakeland Region: 10 Campground Reviews appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.

Moose Lake is a sandy-bottomed lake located in northeast Alberta. In the heart of the Lakeland Region, this lake is popular for its sandy beaches, multiple campgrounds, fishing and boating opportunities. The lake is fed by Thin Lake River and flows out via Moose Lake River, which enters the Beaver River Basin and eventually empties The post The Best of Moose Lake, Alberta by Paddle: 3 Routes We Love appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.