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Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge
Hiking near Toronto

Ranney Gorge Autumn Hike

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford provides scenic hiking, particularly in the autumn
November 13, 2019
Quebec City
Bike Touring, Uncategorized

Quebec City Cycling

Easy to navigate Quebec City cycling routes provide you the opportunity to take in the history, food and flair of …
November 10, 2019
Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking

Friontenac Provincial Park hiking provides over 120 km of trails with numerous streams and lakes crossing the scenic Canadian Shield. …
November 9, 2019
Fimmvorduhals Trail, Skogar
Hiking Holidays

Hiking Along the South Coast of Iceland

In Iceland expect to see geysirs, glaciers, massive waterfalls, thermal streams, volanco's and puffins all within a short drive as …
September 15, 2019
Lake Superior Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Lake Superior Provincial Park Hiking

Lake Superior Provincial Park hiking offers routes of varied lengths and abilities with some stunning scenery. Opportunities for day and …
September 3, 2018
Grotto Canyon Hike
Hiking Holidays

Grotto Canyon Hiking near Canmore, Alberta

An easy hike near Canmore, Alberta as you walk up a creek bed through a scenic canyon with pictographs and …
May 30, 2018
Tews Falls
Hiking near Toronto

Dundas Valley Escarpment Hike

The Dundas Valley Escarpment hike along the Bruce Trail offers views of the scenic valley along with two very high …
November 27, 2016
Webster Falls
Hiking near Toronto

Spencer Gorge Waterfalls Hike

Two scenic waterfalls with a deep gorge; superb views of the Dundas Valley and easy walking make this hike near …
November 12, 2016
Killbear Park Hiking
Hiking near Toronto

Killbear Park Hiking

Killbear Park hiking provides plenty of opportunity for easy hiking with spectacular scenery and the opportunity to see some wildlife. …
October 10, 2016
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip
Canoeing

Algonquin Park Canoe Trip on Opeongo Lake

The plan was to head out at 6 am to grab two great campsites on Opeongo Lake in Algonquin Provincial …
August 23, 2016
Guided Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Guided Walking Holidays – 7 Benefits

Seven benefits of booking guided walking holidays. They make it easy to plan an active holiday of a life time.
March 7, 2016
Family Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Family Walking Holiday, 5 Important Tips

Experience a more active vacation together, by taking a family walking holiday. Five tips so your family hiking is enjoyable …
February 26, 2016
Avoid Lightning when hiking
Hiking Holidays

Avoiding Lightning Strikes While Hiking

For safe hiking, it is important to understand how to avoid lightning. Five tips on what to do for avoiding …
November 26, 2015
Algonquin Park Hiking
Hiking near Toronto

Hiking Holidays in Algonquin Park

A hiking holiday in Algonquin provides great trails on the rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. Besides the scenery learn …
October 12, 2015
Cotswolds Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Cotswolds Walking Holiday

The Cotswolds are a perfect base for a walking holiday of England, hiking through quaint towns and over the hills …
October 4, 2015
Hiking in France
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holiday in the Dordogne Region of France

The Dordogne region of southern France perfect for a walking holiday with numerous trails plus castles, vineyards and great food.
September 29, 2015
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holidays in Italy – Lake Como

Lake Como is considered to be the most romantic and beautiful in the Italian Lakes District and there are many …
September 27, 2015
Hiking Holidays

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

There are numerous possibilities for hiking in the Swiss Alps. Descriptions of four trails in the popular Bernese Oberland and …
September 8, 2015
Umbria Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Best of Umbria Hiking

Hiking in hilly Umbria is not only scenic with trails passing medieval hill towns and across National Parks but offers …
September 1, 2015
Tuscany Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holidays in Tuscany

Imagine a walking holiday in the hills of Tuscany. Staying in a villa on a working winery, you look out …
August 25, 2015
Acadia National Park
Hiking Holidays

Hiking in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park in Maine offers more than 120 miles of hiking trails. We describe these Acadia National Park hiking …
August 18, 2015

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Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge

Ranney Gorge Autumn Hike

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford provides scenic hiking, particularly in …
4 min read
Quebec City

Quebec City Cycling

Easy to navigate Quebec City cycling routes provide you the opportunity to take in the …
10 min read
Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking

Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking

Friontenac Provincial Park hiking provides over 120 km of trails with numerous streams and lakes …
8 min read
Fimmvorduhals Trail, Skogar

Hiking Along the South Coast of Iceland

In Iceland expect to see geysirs, glaciers, massive waterfalls, thermal streams, volanco's and puffins all …
10 — 12 min read
Lake Superior Hiking

Lake Superior Provincial Park Hiking

Lake Superior Provincial Park hiking offers routes of varied lengths and abilities with some stunning …
9 min read
Grotto Canyon Hike

Grotto Canyon Hiking near Canmore, Alberta

An easy hike near Canmore, Alberta as you walk up a creek bed through a …
4 min read
Tews Falls

Dundas Valley Escarpment Hike

The Dundas Valley Escarpment hike along the Bruce Trail offers views of the scenic valley …
6 min read
Webster Falls

Spencer Gorge Waterfalls Hike

Two scenic waterfalls with a deep gorge; superb views of the Dundas Valley and easy …
5 min read
Killbear Park Hiking

Killbear Park Hiking

Killbear Park hiking provides plenty of opportunity for easy hiking with spectacular scenery and the …
8 min read
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip

Algonquin Park Canoe Trip on Opeongo Lake

The plan was to head out at 6 am to grab two great campsites on …
9 min read
Guided Hiking

Guided Walking Holidays – 7 Benefits

Seven benefits of booking guided walking holidays. They make it easy to plan an active …
6 min read
Family Hiking

Family Walking Holiday, 5 Important Tips

Experience a more active vacation together, by taking a family walking holiday. Five tips so …
5 min read
Buying snowshoes

Hiking Snowshoes – 5 Tips to Help You Buy

Looking for hiking snowshoes? We reveal the top five things essential for hiking snowshoes and …
5 min read
Hiking Equipment

Hiking Gear, Seven Essential Pieces

Day hiking gear does not need to be expensive. We review the seven pieces of …
5 min read
Avoid Lightning when hiking

Avoiding Lightning Strikes While Hiking

For safe hiking, it is important to understand how to avoid lightning. Five tips on …
5 min read
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