When I first heard about Urban Poling‘s contest to create a list of 150 Great Canadian Hikes, I immediately went back through some of my earlier blogs (here) and rhapsodised about all the amazing natural areas I’ve visited in Canada. Most of my hikes have been in Southwestern Ontario, which offers an incredibly rich and…
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Why a Garbage Bag is My New Hiking Companion
I know what you may be thinking – but, no, the ‘garbage bag’ in this title is not a euphemism for a friend or family member who regularly hikes with me. Recently, I’ve started to bring a bag with me when I go out hiking – filling it up during my wanderings with the discarded…
Backcountry Camping at #BonEcho and My Nutty Experience
Last weekend, I visited the amazing Bon Echo Provincial Park. There are lots of incredible vistas and cool things to do at the park; you can hike trails up to 17 kilometers in length, kayak or canoe over to the 100 meter high Mazinaw Rock, check out the over 260 Aboriginal pictographs portrayed on the Rock,…
A Camping Trip in Grand Bend, Ontario
During this May 2-4 weekend, I traveled to Grand Bend for a single, overnight trip. Despite the short time period for the visit, I still had an amazing time! This is particularly because I love camping – staying at the Pinery Provincial Park was an incredible pleasure. We stayed in campsite area number four, and…
Glen Ferguson Side Trail, Hamilton Ontario
On this amazing May weekend – the first of the spring season which has afforded temperatures over 20 degrees – I had the pleasure of touring around Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton is known as the City of Waterfalls; naturally, these waterfalls are surrounded by hiking trails for people to absorb the incredible vistas. My visit to Hamilton…
Riverside Park, Cambridge Ontario
On one of those January days where the air is crisp, the breeze low, and the sun bright, I headed out to Riverside Park in Cambridge, Ontario. Riverside Park covers an impressive 102 hectares; it is Cambridge’s largest community park. Visitors can take a hike along one of the many flat and well-maintained trails any…
Management of Ontario Trails in Response to Environmental Change: A Narrative Policy Analysis
1.0.Study Introduction and Rationale The complexity of the natural environment challenges both researchers and policy makers. Research has yet to fully quantify the cause and effect relationships between human activity and environmental impact (Lee, 2011). Policy makers have also been unable to effectively wield political and economic tools to stymie rapid environmental change (Hanna &…
Kolapore Uplands – Beaver Valley, ON
Kolapore Uplands Resource Management Area offers the curious and adventurous hiker access to biodiversity, rugged terrain, and some very cool caves. After visiting the area, I can affirm that the experience of hiking here is well worth the drive. I couldn’t believe that I was still in Ontario, Canada, my homeland and stomping grounds –…
Staycation this August 4th Holiday
It’s both a joyous and deflating time – the August 4th holiday, which is positioned midway through the summer months. It is our first reminder that summer isn’t going to last forever. Additionally, not everyone gets this day off and confusion proliferates over the exact name of the holiday (for e.g.: it is known as…
Thursday Night #BikeSocial with @CLIPPEDoutdoors
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the CLIPPED Outdoors community for a social gathering. I say ‘pleasure’ with earnest honesty because we were all on our bikes, in the outdoors, and there was food involved. What better combination, honestly, could you ask for? I am not the kind of person who easily partakes…
Humid Hiking [Poem]
My skin so hot and sticky, Hair adhering messily To my throat, chest, face. Mosquitoes humming hungrily, Low along the ground (When will they land? Soon.) My huffing, wheezing breath Attracts them – they fly Upwards, prick me, everywhere. I slap ineffectually on my Thighs, belly, face, neck, Still they rise, a living cloud. My…
Blog Anniversary: 200 Posts!
As I sit down to write my 200th blog post on this platform, I find myself taking a moment to pause and evaluate my progress, as well as consider the future. This blog began on August 27th, 2013 at 15:39 with a brief overview of some thought-provoking websites. Shortly thereafter, I failed the physical exam…
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