Maple Madness

Our family is no stranger to maple festivals.  For the past nine years we have been visiting the various sugar shacks in Prince Edward County.  This year would be no different.  I had a plan, and we would be up early and go for most of the day.  Just how many places can you see? Well keep reading…

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Doe Lake Loop in Frontenac Provincial Park

We are no strangers to Frontenac Provincial Park.  We have been here many times canoe camping, hiking, and I have taken my outdoor classes here for their big canoe trip each year.  This visit we decided to hike a new trail section. We needed a trail that was shorter in length, as we knew we would be here for only a couple of hours in the morning.  With that in mind, we headed to the park to hike the Doe Lake Loop.

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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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