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by Karen Ung June 11, 2020

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Hi, I'm Karen! I was born in the boonies (where the wild things are) and grew up granola. In 1997, I moved to Calgary to study Geography, and fell in love with the Rockies. After leading lots of hikes and backpacking trips as a volunteer with a hiking local club, I started Play Outside Guide to share "everything you need to know to get outside and have fun!"

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Hi, I'm Karen! I love playing outside, so you can find me on the trails, on the water (love to SUP!), or at a campsite. As a student (BSc Geography), volunteer hiking/backpacking trip leader, parent, and Alberta Parks Ambassador, I've been fortunate to visit a LOT of our beautiful province over the years, and am always discovering new gems. Thanks for following our adventures!

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POV: Watching the sunset at Lesser Slave Lake 🤩

POV: Watching the sunset at Lesser Slave Lake 🤩 (It was worth the drive)

Marten River Campground is steps from this lovely beach and has large and spacious campsites, showers, and interpretive programs. Paddle, swim, fish, or take the boat out on the clean, clear waters of Lesser Slave Lake.

#ABparksambassador #ABparks #martenrivercampground #lesserslavelake #explorealberta #beautifuldestinations #roadtripping #letsgosomewhere #albertaroadtrips #playoutside

Thanks to @thriveprovisions for inviting us to you

Thanks to @thriveprovisions for inviting us to your 1st Anniversary Wagyu Beef BBQ! 🎉 It was awesome to meet you and see where your wonderful wagyu beef is raised, AND try some smoked Wagyu beef.🤤 I love supporting local, family-owned and operated businesses, and it doesn't get much more local than 1 hr from Calgary!

🍖 Thrive Provisions Wagyu Beef Bars are yummy meat bars (not jerky!) that contain 13-14 grams of protein (varies by flavor), and NO sugar (keto friendly), gluten, added nitrates, or artificial flavors. The honey lime and black pepper ones are my favorite! I take them hiking and keep them in the car for road trip snacks.

🤠 Save 25% at Thrive Provisions when you use my exclusive coupon code: PLAYOUTSIDEGALVIP

#hosted #thriveprovisions #supportlocal #albertabeef #madeincanada #wagyubeef #proteinbar #keto #glutenfree #feedyouradventure #howdoyouthrive

Zipping into the weekend like... 💦 Don't you wi

Zipping into the weekend like... 💦 Don't you wish every beach had a zipline?? 🙋🏻‍♀️ This one at Cold Lake's Kinosoo Beach (one of Canada's top beaches) is awesome!! 👍👍

How are you keeping cool this weekend?

#GoEastOfEdmonton #takeittothelake #goroadtrips2022
#coldlake #kinosoobeach #zipline #beach #lakelife #summervibes #roadtripping #explorealberta #playoutside #beachday

If you're looking for a relaxing getaway with auth

📣 Calling all adventure seekers! The 18.3 m / 6

📣 Calling all adventure seekers! The 18.3 m / 60 ft high Aerial Adventure Park at Kinosoo Ridge in Cold Park has over 40 challenges on three levels to test your muscles and mettle.💪 “Drive” a car across cables 🚙, sit in a suspended picnic table, jump off a platform and auto-belay to the bottom - if you dare. 😬 (It wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be but quite the rush!)

✅ Adventurers 125 cm and up can play, and your 2 hr time slot includes 15 minutes of “Ground School” so you can learn to use your click-its and stay safe on the high ropes course. Friendly staff can help you with the tricky sections or show you how to avoid them completely so it’s totally choose your own adventure.

🍽️After your adventure, enjoy a delicious meal at the onsite restaurant. They have Cold Lake’s best poutine, charcuterie, a delicious chicken dinner, and more! 🍨

Would you like to try this aerial adventure park❓

🚫📷 PLEASE NOTE: Devices (including, but not limited to, cameras and cell phones) are not permitted on the Aerial Adventure Park. Devices shown in this footage were used for specific media purposes only and have been approved by Kinosoo Ridge Resort management.🚫📷

#hosted @skikinosooridge #kinosooridge #StopClimbDine @mdbonnyville #takeittothelake @goeastofedmonton #GoEastOfEdmonton #goroadtrips2022 #ExploreNEAB @travelalberta #explorealberta #coldlake #aerialcourse #highropescourse #outdoorfamilies

Bonnyville Museum has 15 buildings to explore that

Bonnyville Museum has 15 buildings to explore that are full of artifacts. 🏘️ "It's like a little town!" my kids said. We enjoyed the self-guided tour and recommend the onsite scavenger hunt for kids (items to look for are posted in each building). 🔍

While you're there, get your Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game sticker! ✅ Once you have 7 stickers, you can enter to win prizes!! You can also enter by posting photos on social media (see @goeastofedmonton for details).

#hosted @bonnyvillemuseum @mdbonnyville #goeastofedmonton #goroadtrips2022 #bonnyvillemuseum #bonnyvillealberta #explorealberta #albertaroadtrips #albertahistory #yycblogger #roadtripping

Who wants to stay in this beautiful yurt at @elkis

Who wants to stay in this beautiful yurt at @elkislandretreatcampground?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ The setting is private and beautiful, and the decor is lovely! 🤩 The family-owned and operated resort also has geodomes, cabins, a campground, showers, and walking trails! 🌳 Get away from it all, only 45 minutes from Edmonton!!

Sadly there was no vacancy this week, but we were able to get a sneak peek to give you a mini video tour. 📽️ Enjoy!

#goeastofedmonton #elkislandretreat #fortsaskatchewan #strathconacounty #explorealberta #albertaroadtrips #glamping #yurt #uniqueaccommodation

The Vegreville Country Fair is on until Sunday, Au

The Vegreville Country Fair is on until Sunday, August 7th! 🎠 With live music, Chariot Races 🐎, chuckwagon races, Kids Fun Zone 🏰, petting zoo 🐐, Midway 🎡, games, magician 🎩, & more, it's fun for the whole family!! There will be fireworks on Saturday night too (at 11 pm)! 🎆 Start planning your weekend (or day trip) now.

#hosted #goeastofedmonton #explorevegreville #explorealberta #vegrevillecountryfair #countryfair #summerfun #albertaroadtrips

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