Vanderwater Conservation Area

Vanderwater Conservation Area

Here is another edition of a review for local conservation areas in the Quinte Region.  My entire crew was with me again on this adventure to Vanderwater.  The map in the link is currently the older map as this conservation area is up for some trail re-routing.  Please note that this is a hike at your own risk until the trails are updated.  We have been here many times, so we are very familiar with the trail system.

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Outdoor Adventure Show Toronto Day 2 (Sunday)

It was time to head back to the Outdoor Adventure Show for the second day.  Today the presentations I was hoping to watch were later in the morning, so that gave me time to walk around and chat with more people and visit more booths.  I stopped to take a picture of the camping display on the other side of the entrance hall.  It was a nice set up and there was a video playing with pictures of outdoor activities. Thanks Christina for taking my picture!

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Outdoor Adventure Show Toronto Day 1 (Saturday)

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you have probably heard about the Outdoor Adventure Show.  My crew and I have attended this show in the past and we have really enjoyed all the presentations and the free swag that is given away at this event.  This year I figured it was time to get in as a blogger.  I emailed the event organiser and I was granted media passes.  That meant that this year I would be an official blogger for this event!

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Winter Gear Box Review from Explore

I am a gear junkie!  So last year when I saw that the Explore magazine was offering a gear box drop program, I knew I wanted to enrol.  Yes, I could go out and purchase many of these products on my own, but there is something about getting a surprise package with unknown goodies inside.  This is my third box drop and all the items inside have been used, or have been packed in my bag on a recent trips.

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