Exploring Beaver Valley And Old Baldy Conservation Area
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. you can make it up from Toronto to do some…
Hiking
Tips For Choosing The Right Hiking Boots For Women
The benefits of hiking are numerous and it’s something I recommend for self-care activities. However, when it comes to enjoying a good hike it’s important to have good hiking boots for women. I’ve seen this situation many times over and…
Romantic Hiking Tips For Valentine’s Day And Any Day With Your Outdoor Loving Sweetheart
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 popping up in my analytics. It seems we love the…
Why You Should Be Concerned About Personal Safety On Hiking Trails
While the benefits of hiking are numerous, 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 the landscape around…
Three Hiking Trails Near Barrie: Enjoying the Outdoors in the Winter
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…
What To Wear While Hiking In Winter
This is a guest post by avid outdoor enthusiast, Brenda Patterson who shares her tips on what to wear while hiking in winter. Her tips on winter hiking gear are based on years of outdoor adventures. The great outdoors… Yes! In the winter too! Why go hiking during the winter period? There are many bonuses to be in the outdoors in the winter! My…
Things To Do In High Park In Winter
Toronto’s High Park in winter is a vibrant place. As it’s right in the city, it provides Torontonians with a dose of nature without having to go too far. It’s one of our favourite trails in and around Toronto to…
Why You Should Go Hiking Hilton Falls In Winter: A Winter Wonderland
Hilton Falls in winter is a magical place. It’s snow-covered, still and for the most part very quiet. This is especially true early in the mornings on weekends, when few people have ventured out of their homes. At the beginning…
Five Gorgeous Hiking Trails Near Toronto To Try Any Time Of The Year
No matter what time of the year it is, there are many hiking trails near Toronto and Southern Ontario to explore. As we live just west of Toronto, most of the trails we’ve hiked are in this area. They are…