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Finding adventure in the everyday
A family made for the outdoors
Exploring remote places by land + sea
Photography | Coastal BC

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Coffee inspired by a dog? Obviously Piper and I had to try it 🐕☕️

Small-batch crafted right here on Vancouver Island, @corsocoffeeco was inspired by Tampa, their Cane Corso 🐶 which might just be my favourite part 🥹

So we picked some up in Port Alberni and did what we do best… took them on an adventure

Now the important question… Brown Butter Maple or Smoked Vanilla Bean Matcha? ☕️🍵👇🏻

🚁 @wildwithkiara #vancouverisland #coffeetime #coffeeanddogs #outdoorsy #adventuredog

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and that’s a wrap on century sam lake 🩵

an incredible trail with some incredible ladies! thank you @wildwithkiara and @audel_maria for these photos 🤗 we can smell the alpine air just looking at them!

#vancouverisland #girlshikingclub #hikeclub #explorevancouverisland #comoxvalley

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Yesterday’s vibes 🥾🤎

There’s something pretty special about getting outside with a group of people who are all there for the same reason — fresh air, good company, dogs, babies, cameras & a few kilometres on the trail 🙌🏻

Spent the morning exploring Stoney Hill Regional Park with @shehikesvi and safe to say, Piper was very happy to be included 🐕🌲

Are you coming on the next one? 👇🏻

#vancouverisland #girlsthathike #stoneyhill #hikingbc #hikingwithdogs

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today was a nice break in the heat for a hike 🤗 we can’t wait for more fall hikes! 🍂

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This is why I’ll always choose sleeping in a tent over a hotel ✨

Beach camping on Vancouver Island, coffee by the ocean ☕️ my adventure dog beside me and nowhere else I’d rather be 🌊🌲🐕

Hotel or tent? What’s your pick?

#adventuredog #backpackinglife #explorebc #beachcamping #vancouverisland

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If there’s water around, Piper is already halfway in it 🌊🐾

She has always loved the water, but new places and new experiences still take her a little time 🥹
So when we found out @pooch.pool.school was only 5 minutes from home, we knew we had to try dock diving! Her very first training session… and she jumped 13 feet off the dock 🤯🌊

Today we’re heading back to watch a big dock diving competition and cheer on all the dogs doing what they love ❤️ Watch our stories to see @wildwithkiara jump 17 feet 🙌🏻💦

Has your dog ever found a sport or activity they were just MADE for? 🐾❤️

#dockdiving #dockdivingdogs #sportdogtraining #adventuredoggo #summertimefun

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People travel all the way to Vancouver Island and never see this 🌊🐾 🐕 Have you been here, or is it going on your bucket list?

📍Brady’s Beach, Bamfield BC

#bamfield #explorebc #adventuredog #seastacks #westcoastadventures

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Life lately: 5 weeks, 5 hikes, one unstoppable mama + baby + Piper crew 🐕💪🏻

Jocelyn Hill, Mount Benson, Christopher Rock, Heart Lake Stocking Lake Loop and Bald Mountain 🥾 (forgot to take a photo at heart ♥️ lake)

Yes, we did 4 of these hikes with a baby — but we trained hard! And it’s not for the faint of heart ✌🏻Unstoppable or nah? Would you attempt a baby + dog + mountain hike, or just cheer from the trailhead? 😎

#adventuremama #traillife #unstopable #hikingwithdogs #hikeyourownhike

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January, but make it saltwater instead of snow 🌊

Vancouver Island winters mean waves, wild coastlines and sunsets at Chesterman Beach! The first photo is one I captured of my best friend’s kid surfing 📸 a moment I won’t forget

Heading back to Tofino soon — ready to rent my own board this time ✌🏻Could you live somewhere like this?

#vancouverisland
#yourtofino
#chestermanbeach
#islandlifestyle
#westcoastvibes
#wintersurf
#surfcanada
#coastalliving
#explorebc
#lifeontheisland

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Low-key winter plans to slow down on Vancouver Island:

🌲 Rainforest walks for quiet resets
🌫️ Foggy hikes when the crowds disappear
☕ Cozy coffee + a good book afternoons
♨️ Nordic spa evenings for deep winter rest
🎿 Night skiing when the mountain is calm
🐕 Beach days with the doggo (yes, even in winter)
🌄 Chasing moody sunsets after stormy days
🌨️ Snowshoeing quiet, less-traveled trails
🔥 Campfires + s’mores on crisp nights

Simple plans! Fresh air — A slower, more intentional kind of winter 🫶🏻 Which one are you choosing first?

Save this for your next winter day ✨
Vancouver Island winter 🤍

#vancouverisland #slowlifestyle #coastallife #hikingwithdogs #outdoorsy #adventurephotos #nordicspa #cozyvibes #moodyapertures

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And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end ✨I almost skipped the recap—not to follow the crowd, but to honor the moments and the people who made this year unforgettable ✌🏻

Now, I’m embracing the journey ahead!
Hello, 2026 ✨

Wishing everyone a beautiful start to the new year 🫶🏻

#hello2026 #newyearvibe #freshstarts #outdoorlife #adventureiscalling #mountainscapes #throughmylens #westcoastvibes #outdoorsy #lifeoutside #hikingwithdogs #traildog #adventuredoggo #beachbumsforlife #coastallife #outdoorphotographer #thatpnwlife #backpackersstory #hikeyourownhike #themountainsarecalling #bcisbeautiful #vancouverislandliving

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Everyone’s been asking for grad pics—so here she is! 🎓✨ Our girl, officially a high school graduate! This journey wasn’t about proving anyone wrong, it was about staying true to who she is. She was never meant to fit in a box & we stopped trying to make her. From homeschooling to high school, she carved her own path with courage, heart and fierce determination 🙌🏻
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We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible young woman she’s become. Congratulations girlie, you earned every bit of this moment and so much more 🫶🏼 Here’s to all the amazing things ahead 🥹♥️
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Images: @kurtknock 📷 @tyrandkiara & myself! Thanks so much for the beautiful photographs 🥹🥹
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#proudmommymoment
#graduation2025
#aspiemom #autismjourney
#breakingthebox #dontfitin
#hardworkpaysoff💪 #nextchapter
#futurelooksbright
#keepshining
#celebratesucces
#cowichanvalley

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