The Kawartha Highlands
Canada Day long weekend was the warmest of the year so far, with much of eastern Canada under an extreme heat warning. There’s no better way to escape the sweltering […]
Category Archives: Hiking
Hiking is one of my favourite pasttimes. A chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise at the same time. Who knows, I might even get some nice pictures out of it!
Backcountry at Bon Echo
A few weekends ago, the third camping trip of the summer: a visit to Bon Echo Provincial Park just north of Kaladar, Ontario, some three hours drive east of Toronto. […]
The Massasauga, Revisited
My Victoria Day long weekend, the unofficial start of summer in Canada, was spent with two camping buddies on a return visit to Massasauga Provincial Park. Located about 2.5 hours […]
Spring at Presqu’ile Park
For the first camping trip of the season, we head east of Toronto. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario near the town of Brighton, […]
Shek O and the Dragon’s Back
Section 8 of the Hong Kong Trail, a portion of which is known as the Dragon’s Back (龍脊), traverses Shek O Country Park in the south east corner of Hong […]
Farewell 2017. Hello 2018!
It’s almost 2018 – really? With a few hours left of 2017, it’s time for many to reflect on everything that’s happened during the year, good and bad, happy and […]
The Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail
Besides its beautiful natural setting, a primary attraction of Lantau Island is the Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping, affectionately known as the Big Buddha. This Hong Kong landmark is […]
Suðurland: Iceland’s South Coast
Suðurland, Iceland’s southern region, is home to some of the most popular attractions in the country. The 130-km stretch of coastal highway between Selfoss and Vik is arguably the most […]
