The winter season brings some phenomenal ice formations at waterfalls. It’s one of the best times to explore, and a lot of waterfalls around Hamilton don’t require trekking long trails! It’s a great way to do a mini road trip waterfall adventure. Before you go – remember that icicles fall all the time. Do notContinueContinue reading “Hamilton Winter Waterfall Adventure Itinerary ❄️ 🥾 📸”
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Ontario’s Lesser-Known Trails 🥾
Ontario has some great hiking trails and parks, but many of them are over crowded. If you’re looking for a great hike with less people, this is the place to be! Aubrey Falls Provincial Park Located near Thessalon, Ontario lies a hidden gem called Aubrey Falls Provincial Park. It’s a non-operating park, and it hasContinueContinue reading “Ontario’s Lesser-Known Trails 🥾”
“TMI” Hiking Tips for Women
As a women who hikes, camps, backpacks, etc. I have run into some situations that I haven’t seen discussed about much on the internet! So because of that, I decided to make my own blog post about it. In todays blog post, I will touch on topics of: Best bras for hiking What to doContinueContinue reading ““TMI” Hiking Tips for Women”
Algonquin Provincial Park • GUIDE | HIKE | CAMP
Check here for guidelines prior to visiting. Algonquin is the very first provincial park in Ontario, it is also one of the largest! The park offers something for everyone since it offers a diverse variety of scenic views, as well as a variety of activities. Things to do in Algonquin: Hiking Backcountry camping Going toContinueContinue reading “Algonquin Provincial Park • GUIDE | HIKE | CAMP”
The Best Affordable Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Gear
Looking for gear but it costs too much, has no reviews or can’t find what you need? I have created this guide with my very own tried and tested items that I recommend (without even being sponsored). Hiking Boots- these are my favourite pair that I splurged in for $100, but before that I hadContinueContinue reading “The Best Affordable Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Gear”
How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather
Need some tips on starting a fire in the rain/in a wet environment? Here are some go-to tips to help! Foundation – you do not want to build a fire on wet ground, so prepare a foundation out of either rocks, bark, or logs to separate the fire from the ground Tools – look aroundContinueContinue reading “How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather”
Backpacking Algonquin’s Western Uplands
I did it! I finally went backpacking! I have always dreamed about backpacking. It has been a long-term goal for me to set foot in a beautiful place, set up camp away from the noise of the world, and connect with the outdoors. Now I do want to go backpacking for more than just oneContinueContinue reading “Backpacking Algonquin’s Western Uplands”
Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Park ON
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s greatest treasures. There are so many things to see in Algonquin from incredible wildlife to breathtaking lookouts. I’ve been going to Algonquin since I can remember, but I never had completed most of the bigger trails. Brodi and I had our daughter Xyla at grandma’s for a weekendContinueContinue reading “Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Park ON”
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