I may have been hiding under a rock, or actually more like a pile of dirty diapers since I had my baby a few months ago, but it had not really sunk in yet until yesterday that the new dog management plan in Lynn Headwaters Park had gone into effect on January 1, 2013 and [...]
Some mornings, when you have an energetic one-year old dog waiting to go outside, are a drag. That’s the honest truth. Even on one of the most beautiful mornings of the year so far, the idea of lacing up my trail shoes and heading out with the dog is exhausting. Add in the fact that [...]
We are unbelievably lucky to live on the North Shore within minutes of world class hiking trails and stunning scenery (which I never get tired of) but sometimes it’s great to get a new perspective on, and appreciation for, this beautiful place we call home. So last weekend we decided to hit one of my [...]
Thursday, February 17, 2011 is the 5th annual Take A Hike fundraising adventure Moonlight Snowshoe. It goes from 6pm-9pm on Mount Seymour. Who: Take A Hike- Youth At Risk Foundation. Take A Hike empowers at-risk youth to reach their full potential through a unique combination of adventure-based-learning, therapy, academics and community involvement. Through their one [...]
Making sure this forest is around for everyone to enjoy… important? You bet. One of my favourite haunts on the Shore is the Baden Powell Trail from Lynn Headwaters Park to the Grouse Mountain parking lot. It’s about 8km one way on the Baden Powell Trail traversing Mt. Fromme. Along the way there are tons [...]
I think the most accessible and enjoyable way to get outdoors is to walk there. It’s free, doesn’t require fancy, expensive gear and you can do it year round on the North Shore. Here I’m going to list a sampling of popular trails in the local parks but I’m also going to tell you how [...]