“A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing.” –Laura Ingalls Wilder
TAG the person who you would get weird in the woods with, and don’t forget to FOLLOW @mel.out.wild and @shaylav for more fun adventures and outdoor content 🫶🏻
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Welcome to my corner of the internet 🌿
I’m Mel — mama, hiker, teacher and UGC content creator ✨ Always on an adventure — whether it’s chasing sunrises, exploring Vancouver Island trails, or making family-friendly outdoor memories. 💕
Here you’ll find outdoor inspo, nature tips, and real-life adventures that empower women + families to get outside. Let’s start planning your next WILD adventure! 🌸
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Trail 1 of 26 in 2026- The Kinsol Trestle
A reminder that when communities care, history stays standing
📍 Shawnigan Lake — located on the unceded traditional territory of the Cowichan Tribes
🚶♀️ 2.4 km return, smooth + flat, accessible trail for wheels + strollers
🌿 Family-friendly, dog-friendly, year-round
Follow @mel.out.wild for more outdoor adventures on Vancouver Island and beyond ✌🏼
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Honestly, I’ve been seriously missing my Shuswap sunrises lately — the peace and quiet of being on the lake before anyone is awake is unmatched.✌🏼🌅 #shuswaplake #sunrisepaddle #womenwhoexplore
15 years ago we met, you turned my whole world upside down, and together we built this life from the ground up.
Who knew a rock show at a dirty dive bar on a Saturday night would be the beginning of our love story 🫶🏼
Sip your way through Salt Spring Island this season. 🍎🍻 From crisp ciders to handcrafted spirits and small-batch brews, the island’s tasting rooms are full of local flavour and creativity.
Stop in at Salt Spring Wild Cider, Salt Spring Brewing Co., Salt Spring Shine, and Ciderworks. Each offering a unique taste of the island and its makers.
You’ll also find more to explore at Sweetwater Distilling Co., Vivezza Vineyard, Garry Oaks Estate Winery, and Kutatás Wines. Some may be closed for the season, so be sure to check their websites or socials before you go.
Whether you’re cozying up for an afternoon flight or stocking up for the holidays, Salt Spring Island pours it all with heart.
📍 Salt Spring Island, BC
📹 @mel.out.wild
The lands and waters that encompass these islands have been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, part of the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations and Hul’quimi’num Treaty Group.
#southerngulfislands #saltspringisland #ediblebc
Not your average unboxing! 🐓
Our lovely ladies joined us yesterday. Our friends down the road are going away for a few months and we were so lucky to be able to adopt their 7 beautiful hens.
We think they will be very happy and well-loved in their new home 🥰🐓👩🌾
