Go Outside

Stop and Smell the Roses

A dispatch from Calgary's largest public garden

Jul 16 • Annalise and Cailynn

7

3

June 2026

Is Going Outside > Writing About Going Outside?

Reflections on an Accidental Newsletter Hiatus

Jun 17 • Annalise & Cailynn

7

1

February 2026

Life-Changing Gear: The Winter Edition

What’s one piece of winter gear you didn’t think you needed but now swear by and enthusiastically recommend to others?

Feb 20 • Annalise and Cailynn

11

3

January 2026

Camping Reservations are Starting to Open

Yes it's January. Yes you should start thinking about the summer camping season.

Jan 16 • Annalise & Cailynn

6

1

December 2025

Outdoor Things We Loved in 2025

The small discoveries, smart gear and simple joys that enhanced our year outside

Dec 17, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

5

4

November 2025

Layers we Love

AKA Enjoying Winter Outside

Nov 18, 2025 • Annalise & Cailynn

3

Embrace the Snow with Cross-Country Ski Tips from an Olympian

Dasha Atkins shares expert tips to help beginners, families, and seasoned skiers find joy on the trails this winter

Nov 5, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

9

1

October 2025

Two Years on a Cargo Bike

Why cargo bikes are the best

Oct 24, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

18

1

2

September 2025

Larch Watch 2025 Is On

And here's five things you should know

Sep 23, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

5

4

1

The Case for a Longer Splash Season

On longer summers, hotter days and splash parks that close too soon

Sep 18, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

4

August 2025

The most refreshing mountain swimming spots near(ish) Calgary

Five natural swimming holes located in Southern Alberta

Aug 28, 2025 • Annalise & Cailynn

3

Come On a Hike With Us

Take the King Creek Ridge trail in Kananaskis

Aug 20, 2025 • Annalise and Cailynn

12

2

2