Anytime there is a snowfall in and around Toronto, we get the urge to do a little drive a couple of days after. With the early snowfall in December and continuous lake-effect flurries, there’s always a reason for winter day trips from Toronto. While some hunker down at home to hibernate, the adventurous types have much to see and do. If you wake up early, get your gear and emergency…
The Hamilton region of southern Ontario is a waterfall mecca for photographers. One of the most gorgeous is Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, part of the greater Hamilton area. Located at…
If you wake up very early – and I mean at 5:30 a.m. crack of dawn early – on a Saturday morning, and leave the house at about 6:10 a.m.…
I’ve seen this situation many times over and cringe every time I do. A young woman, stylishly dressed in the season’s latest jeans, shorts, top, etc. Instead of ankle-supporting hiking boots or at least hiking shoes with treads, on her feet are flimsy flip flops. Hello ladies! They make hiking boots for women too! And I’m here, sharing tips on how to choose hiking boots for women that will work…
One of the things I find people searching for around Valentine’s Day and during the summer period is for romantic hiking tips. It’s one of the keyword phrases that keeps…
Personal safety on hiking trails is very important! We often forget that not only animals can be predators, but people as well. We can get lost in the beauty of…
While many think winter is a good time to cocoon at home like a hibernating bear, others head to the trails for a breath of fresh air and a chance to reduce the effects of “cabin fever”. Luckily, if you live just north of Toronto, you have three hiking trails near Barrie that you can check out. Many of Ontario’s conservation areas, parks and rail and shoreline trails offer a…