Category: Hiking
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Sudbury rocks for fall hiking!
September is one of the best times of the year to get out into nature and hike! Most of the month of September is still technically summer. While usually cooler on average than August, it’s still warm and often without the humidity. Not to mention, bugs are just a distant memory! The Sudbury region is rich…
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5 reasons to make a midweek visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park this fall
Arrowhead Provincial Park offers visitors a change to experience beautiful fall colours within the heart of Muskoka. Weekends at Arrowhead are lively with lots of visitors and activity, but if you’re looking for that true serene “nature” experience, try visiting during the week! Here are five park features you won’t want to miss:
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Fall hiking at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park
Todays’ post is from Allison Spadoni, superintendent of our Nipigon Node parks, Rainbow Falls, Neys, and White Lake. Ah, fall! It’s the ideal time of year for getting outside and tackling some of the longer hikes on your bucket list! What makes the fall season such a great time for hiking? Well, while the days…
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Fall vistas of Ontario's Northeast
Ah, fall…the weather cools down, the bugs disappear, and our parks turn into a kaleidoscope of stunning reds, oranges, and yellows. If you’re a lover of fall hiking, northeastern Ontario is the place to be. The combination of rugged Canadian Shield and spectacular fall colours makes hiking in northeastern Ontario a bucket list item. Our…
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5 reasons to visit Chutes Provincial Park
Situated between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Chutes Provincial Park is a little gem with so much to offer. With amazing views, a rich history, and a full service campground, Chutes provides the perfect basecamp to explore surrounding attractions. Check out these five reasons to visit Chutes:
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Frontenac Challenge: challenge accepted!
Looking for the ultimate hiking challenge this fall? Look no further! The Frontenac Challenge is just for you.
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Why social trails are damaging to provincial parks
Park-lovers are natural explorers, and we love our visitors’ passion for adventure. Sometimes, we see our visitors create their own shortcuts by cutting through sensitive habitat. This is otherwise known as creating a social trail. Social trails can have a wide range of damaging effects on protected areas, and we’d like to ask our visitors…
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Take a hike!
Today’s blog was written by Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. We’re not trying to be rude; we really do want you to take a hike! On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Discovery staff across the province are encouraging everyone to explore our provincial park system by taking a hike.