Hiking & Walking
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Hiking Ruby’s Trail
Hiking Ruby’s Trail in New Ross I’d heard about this trail for awhile before I actually put boots on it. Just heard about it-and that it is was in New Ross. That’s all. When our hiking group actually made the trip to hike it we found that it IS delightful. The history of the trail shows the power of community support and love. Ruby’s Trail is a gift back to the community for the outpouring of kindness and caring shown after the heartbreaking of death of 1 year old Ruby Webber. A rare fatal neurological disorder would take little Ruby in May 2017. The Trail The trail winds through the…
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Explore Our Bay Part 1 – Scots Bay to Blomindon
The Bay of Fundy has so much to explore-it might take an entire summer to do it properly. I plan to contribute some information in batches-this post is Explore Our Bay-Scot’s Bay to Blomidon. So lets start now! This short video is Part 1 of a series along the Bay-showcasing Scot’s Bay to Blomindon Provincial Park Scot’s Bay is a rocky beach, popular for driftwood and family picnics . Keep heading south on the 358 and you will come to the infamous Look Off which lays the valley out below you like quilt. Drop in toe the little restaurant across the road for a humongous ice cream. Cape Split is…
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13 Things You Need to Know Before You Date a Hiker
So, you’ve met this person-and you are on your first date. You getting to know each other over a double-double . It’s going well, all talk about jobs and home towns and interests. He mentions he loves the outdoors and especially hiking. You don’t bother to say you…don’t. Or, at least,that you are not very familiar with this activity. Or even a big fan of the great outdoors. After all, how bad can it be to date a person who hikes? Ignorance may be bliss but not when it comes to melding of opposite personalities. Forewarned is, as they say, forearmed. Here’s what to expect if you date a hiker…
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Best Winter Hikes in West Hants
Links for Best Winter Hikes in West Hants Irishman’s Rd Recreation Site Avondale Trail System Dawson Falls Meadow Pond Moses Mountain
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Winter Hiking Tips That Everyone Needs to Know
Being outside in winter is lovely, Maybe not for everyone but for me. Winter trails are beautiful and it can be a mood lifting experience to get out of the house. But it’s important to be prepared. Follow these winter hiking tips for a safe and enjoyable winter outing : Research the trail you are planning to hike. Alltrails has an extensive listing of trails and often reviews from recent hikers telling what trail conditions are like. Check it out at https://www.alltrails.com/ Along with hiker reviews, check things such as the length of the hike, elevation and trail conditions . Know and stay within your limits. Winter is no…
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An October Walk along Houston Beach
It was a perfect day for a walk along Houston beach-mid October. Sunny. Neither too hot ,nor too cold. Perfect. Houston ( or Heustis) is a little sand beach about 1.5 km long along the Minas Basin just below Blomidon Provincial Park It’s quiet this time of year except for the occasional dog and family strolling along the red sand . Today we were there at about 11:45. By then the tide was out a far bit. The tide would not be high again until 7:45 pm. Lots of time to explore. I use this site to calculate the tide at Houston Beach/Blomidon. These tides are also good for Hantsport,…
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Hiking the Pot Lake Loop Trail
Pot lake Loop is the shortest of 4 loops withing the Bluff Wilderness trail section. I love how Halifax Trails describes it as “taking 3-4+ hours-3 for exercise and 4 + at a photographer’s pace. Definitely a photographers pace for me. I do take lots of pictures …and lots of breaks! I have written about my travels and trials along the Bluff Wilderness trails a while ago. My son tried to talk me out of overnighting the first two loops of the trail because it was so rugged. The Bluff has 30 km of rugged trails. I went anyway. This time we decided on a day trip around the Pot …
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A Late Fall Hike at Blomindon Provincial Park
Finally, I have made good on a promise I have been making to myself all summer. It took a few months, but I got back for a late fall hike @ Blomidon. Normally, I am up there on a regular basis, but this year-not since March. 🙁 My usual plan for a quick 1 ½-2 hour hike is to climb the lower section of the Jodrey trail, and then walk up and over to descend along Borden Brook. Not this time. You may have noticed we’ve had a bit of a dreary November. It rained yesterday,in fact. But I did not have to skip the falls! …
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Wandering the Wolfville Watershed Trails
The Wolfville Watershed trails are a network of trails located on the Gaspereau Mountain-up past Gaspereau school located on Greenfield Road and then left on Forest Hill Road. At the very end of Forest Hill road is a small parking area on the right. I’m not one to get lost easily (haha -joke) and these trails were a bit confusing. I DID get a bit confused at my first attempt. Now I feel like I have a good handle of the three trails I explore most frequently: The Hemlock Ravine and Havey Trail combined. The Hemlock Ravine Trail and the Mud Dam Trail to the Gaspereau Mountain Reservoir. …
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Packing Your Backpack
My first time backpacking was with a knowledgeable friend within the Bluff Wilderness System. I knew less than nothing. Her partner decided to unceremoniously dump my backpack out and proceeded to repack it for me. There is a system-who knew? Now, I’m going to tell you how I learned to fill my pack for the best weight distribution, ease of grabbing contents and less pressure on my back and shoulders. First grab a large garbage to line the inside of your backpack. Then: (1) My lightweight but warm sleeping bag squishes up really small in it’s compression sack-that goes in the bottom. Why? It cushions my lower back. If there…
