Author: Susan Sheppard

Hello! I grew up in Newfoundland and after graduating university, moved to Ontario with my future hubby, and searched for that coveted career. After some part time jobs, I headed back to Newfoundland to complete my teaching degree and since then have been teaching science, math and outdoor education here in Ontario. I love the outdoors, I love teaching, and I am glad to have been able to combine both those things into my life. We have done lots of traveling around Canada and the Upper Eastern States, and I am looking forward to sharing my love for adventure with you. I have been blogging since 2010, but it has been very off and on. I am determined to share what I know, what I have learned, in hopes that I will inspire someone to get out there and explore. I know my son, who was born in 2008, has been having lots of fun with us and my wish is that he will also be able to share his experiences one day. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
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Neighborhood Rocks

We are all just waiting for the time when we can be released back into the wild as they say, but for now we stay close to home and find activities that can be completed around our neighborhood. One such activity I have been doing on our evening walks is looking for decorated rocks.

Our neighborhood started an initiative where the kids have been decorating rocks and placing them around the streets for people to find. The rocks are all decorated in many different patterns and some even boast words of encouragement.

They are found all over our neighborhood next to light posts, the mailboxes, and even some are placed along the gravel trail near the river. I have seen many families with little kids searching for these rocks, and to see the joy in a little kids eye when they find one and look to see that their parents also see it, has been a highlight on my own walks and runs around the neighborhood.

These little pieces of decorated rocks have brought lots of joy to families and it shows just how much we all care about our community in that we can share some happiness with everyone.

Even if it is just a small piece of painted rock.

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Secret Beach Walk

Ontario Parks have closed their doors to visitors to help reduce the chances for spreading this Covid-19 virus. We have always loved driving to the beaches to go for walks on beautiful sunny days, and also at night to catch the sun sets. Luckily we know of a couple of areas locally where we can still walk the shores of Lake Ontario and still get those beach vibes.

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