Adventures in the outdoors
This year our Family Day was a little different. We have been down and sick with the flu, so our outdoor activity time was minimal. That doesn’t mean that we didn’t get outside at least once this weekend. We decided to stay close to home just in case we started to not feel 100% anymore.
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.
Over the past few years, my crew and I have enjoyed going to the Winterlude activities in Ottawa. If you have never ventured to this region, it really is a must do. Even if you miss Winterlude and all that comes with it, you really need to get to the region to skate on the canal.
Over the past few years, my crew and I have been searching for waterfalls to visit in both summer and winter. There is just something about rushing water that seems to draw us in. Over New Years, we went to two waterfalls in Algonquin Park. Our most recent adventure has taken us to Egan Chutes Provincial Park. This is located near Bancroft and is only open for day use purposes like hiking and snowshoeing. There is no camping permitted in this park.
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