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Amp up the joy and chase away the winter blues with these fun outdoor holiday adventures.
Alison Karlene Hodgins
Alison Karlene Hodgins is the Managing Editor, Content & Community for explore magazine. As a freelance writer, she has been published by The Globe and Mail, CBC, Paddling Magazine, HI Hostels, Insider, Fodor's and The Huffington Post. She has a Writing and Publishing Diploma, a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction. You can find her on the top of a mountain, reading travel literature on the beach or sipping a coffee in a quirky cafe, especially if there's a band with a banjo playing. She is passionate about ethical tourism, outdoor adventure and learning to appreciate your own backyard. Follow her adventures on Instagram: @alisonkarlenehodgins
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