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Buying the Perfect Canoe

When considering purchasing the ideal canoe, there are two questions you must ask yourself: how are you going to use

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Hiking in the Haliburton Highlands

North of Hwy. #7, east of Hwy. #11 and just south of Heaven is the Haliburton Highlands, a destination where

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Fall in Fenelon Falls

As the warmth of summer bids its farewell, Fenelon Falls, undergoes a breathtaking metamorphosis. The allure of Fenelon Falls in

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Sweet Retreat: Getting the Cottage Look at Home

Who doesn’t love the thought of an endless summer? The easy-going outlook, the airy attire, the alfresco existence appeals to

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Leave No Trace: Principles to Protect Nature

If you plan to spend time outside day tripping or camping, consider learning the principles of Leave No Trace. Originally

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Stop & Smell the Flowers

Let’s take a leisurely little stroll down memory lane. Here’s a charming little tale that teaches a valuable lesson about

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Take a Walk on the Dark Side!

Henry David Thoreau once resolved to go on night walks to “make acquaintance with another side of nature.” Darkness naturally

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Calling All Fire Flies

Ah, the gentle flash of a firefly.  Tiny bursts of starlight punctuate the dark like the dots and dashes from

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Foraging for Greens

There was a time when I could look at the ground and only see grass. Everything green was either grass

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A Brush with Nature

Nature is full of complex curves, shapes and lines. Even the tiniest leaf has sweeping edges, an intricate veining pattern

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