Tag: Hiking
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Waldeinsamkeit: solitude in the forest
Picture this: you’re alone, deep into a forested trail. Your only companions are the birds fluttering from branch to branch around you. As you walk, you follow a corridor made of pillars of ancient trees, and smell the earthy aroma of moss and damp leaves. How do you feel? It’s hard to describe, but the…
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Introducing MacGregor Point's new Forest Therapy Trail!
Today’s blog comes from Dr. Romola Porchuk from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy and Nature Connection, and Cortney LeGros, the Healthy Parks Healthy People coordinator at Ontario Parks. Forest therapy is much more than just a walk in the woods. It’s all about the journey, not the destination, or the number of steps you…
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How to plan your day trip to Mono Cliffs
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is a popular place. It offers excellent hiking and scenic views, hosts a portion of the Bruce Trail, protects many rare cliff-dwelling species, and is a fall colours hot spot. The crowds being drawn to this small park are growing, so it is important to plan your visit carefully. We’re counting…
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How to plan your day trip to Forks of the Credit
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park is a beautiful park west of Toronto. It offers excellent hiking, picnicking, and fishing opportunities, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. But the secret is out on this hiking destination located close to home! Forks of the Credit can experience large crowds of visitors, especially on…
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“Leaves of three, let it be. Berries white, take flight.”
So goes the easy-to-remember rhyme that’s supposed to help you identify the infamous Poison Ivy plant. Touching Poison Ivy can result in extraordinarily unpleasant itchy blisters. So identifying this species is an important outdoor skill. While memorable, the popular rhyme is short on details. Should you avoid every plant with three leaves? What if it…
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5 reasons to visit Halfway Lake Provincial Park
Halfway Lake Provincial Park features over 4,000 ha of rugged, forested Canadian Shield, dotted with sparkling blue lakes. Less than an hour north of Sudbury on Highway 144, the park boasts an oasis of swimming, paddling, and hiking with a full service campground. Here are five reasons we think Halfway Lake will delight family campers…
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The healing power of nature for seniors
Getting outdoors is important for people of all ages and walks of life. Getting outside is a great way to relax and soak up the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Best of all, there are real benefits to enjoying the outdoors, especially for seniors. Studies are continuously reporting the benefits gained by seniors who…