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Tag: trail

  • Is that lichen killing those trees?

    Today’s post comes from Cara Freitag, a past Park Naturalist at Neys Provincial Park. There are many misconceptions about nature: climb a tree to escape bears,  moose are friendly, coolers are strong enough to prevent bears getting your food. Before I became a naturalist, I thought that all insects were bugs, not just the Hemiptera…

  • Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Breaking the Barrier

    Thirty years ago, Atikokan resident and paralympic gold medalist Tom Hainey historically swam across the entire length of Quetico Provincial Park in the Breaking the Barrier Swim. This swim honoured Tom Hainey’s mother and long-time Quetico employee, Sheila Hainey, who had recently passed away in a car crash. This year on August 12, a gathering…

  • Hitting the trails? Know the etiquette before you go

    Matt Cunliffe started at Ontario Parks in 2006 and has spent over a decade working as a park interpreter and an assistant park planner, and is now a Discovery Leader at MacGregor Provincial Park. An avid trail user and self-proclaimed nature geek, when he’s not on the clock, you’re likely to find him onto a…

  • Wet weather hiking

    You’ve planned your trip and thought of everything. Your boots are sitting at the door and your backpack is full of water, snacks, route maps, extra clothes, and your trusty first aid kit. Your favourite park awaits! You slip into your boots, open the door, and… …pouring rain.

  • Sleeping Giant's new and improved Nanabosho Lookout Trail

    Today’s post is from Christian Carl, Park Superintendent at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. I first noticed the prominent buttress on the northeast face of the Sleeping Giant’s chest while hiking the Kabeyun Trail in the spring of 2003. More specifically, as I enjoyed a break on the sunny, south-facing shoreline of Sawyer Bay, my attention…

  • The Meteor in Helenbar Lake

    Today’s post comes from our Discovery Specialist (and history buff), Dave Sproule. On June 29, 1946, a Meteor struck the waters of Helenbar Lake in the remote forests 60 km north of the town of Blind River… … but it wasn’t the kind of Meteor you’re thinking of. This Meteor was a jet fighter plane!

  • 5 fantastic forests to visit this spring

    It’s International Day of Forests! Ontario Parks protects a collection of breathtakingly beautiful forests from across the province. Each will be brimming with signs of life as the snow melts and temperatures warm. Let’s take a look at five unique forests you can visit this spring.

  • Take your run to the trails

    Ready to ditch the treadmill or pavement for somewhere a little more scenic? Trail running opens a whole new world for you beyond paved surfaces. And as with road running, it’s a healthy, simple activity with few gear requirements. We’ve partnered with our friends at Merrell to share the health benefits of trail running, as…

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