In early May 2010, my husband Frank and I travelled to Long Point Provincial Park to explore the wide, long beach, devoid of beachgoers and sand flies. The grasses were a dull brown-yellow colour, blending in with the sand. A…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Packed campgrounds in the summertime do not mean a relaxing time. I’ve never been a fan of having campsite neighbours who are loud. This is one of the reasons why you should go camping after Labor Day weekend. For those…
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…
Sleeping during road trips in Ontario, in my opinion, is a big no-no. Particularly when the road takes you through some of the province’s most beautiful landscapes, towns, and urban centres. If you’re taking a road trip from Toronto, you’re…
