Tag: Hiking
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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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Fascinating fall fungi at Frontenac
From yeast fungi (responsible for leavening bread) to mold (we’ve all forgotten about food for just a little too long), the world of fungi is a large and fascinating one. But the role fungi play in our natural environment is perhaps one of the most important roles of all. Have you ever wondered how old…
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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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Ruffing it at Ontario Parks: a dog’s perspective on camping
This post is brought to you from our guest blogger Sitka the Border Collie, with help from her human Laura Myers, a strategic market development specialist with Ontario Parks. Hello! My name is Sitka and I’m a dog. My humans love to camp! From the moment they brought me home when I was eight weeks old,…
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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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5 reasons to visit Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park is located in the heart of Ontario’s boreal forest, near the town of Hearst just north of Highway 11. That’s a long way from some parts of Ontario, but it sure is worth the visit! From a big lake jumping with fish, to the big night skies filled with stars and…
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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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The trouble with stick forts
We don’t want to discourage kids from finding magic in nature. But we’re also kind of like the Lorax; we need to speak for the trees (and all the other critters that live in provincial parks).
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How to successfully camp in the rain
Is the forecast looking a little rainy for your upcoming camping trip? Don’t let it bring you down! Some of the best memories happen on the rainiest days. All you need are a few tips and tricks to ensure you’re prepared for inclement weather. Keep these tips in mind even if the forecast calls for…