Mud, Mosquitoes and Memories  By Sylvie Potje The first time my parents took me camping, I slept in a baby cradle. Actually, I’m not sure any of us got much sleep that warm July night at Earl Rowe Provincial Park. I cried so much that my mom eventually moved me … Read more

A Fungal Autumn Hike Challenge By David J. Hawke         The thing about an autumn hike is… everything’s awesome! No squadrons of biting insects, reasonable heat and humidity, and oh so much to look at! Every species of tree has its own palette to show off, from the burgundy of ash to … Read more

Sticking to the Path Most Followed has its Merits

By Laurie Sarkadi “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” A friend has this aphorism on a plaque with a drawing of a hiker in a forest, and metaphors aside, I hate it. Where I live, in an off-grid house … Read more

From Blue Mountains to Hadrian’s Wall – By Dick Edwards Each June for five years between 2005 and 2010, I had the good fortune to lead an end-to-end hike on the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail in England. The trip was operated by Natural Outings, a Canadian Company, which was run … Read more

The Joyful Lessons of Hiking in Nature: A Reflection on Indigenous Teachings By Jillian Morris Shé:kon sewakwé:kon, greetings to all.  Fairweather hiking season is on its way. I love my winter hikes but must admit I’m looking forward to not having to bundle up. A long walk in the wilderness, … Read more