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Cranbrook

Adventure, British Columbia, Hiking, Trails

10 Best Hikes Near Cranbrook You Need to Check Out

From waterfalls to wicked views, the Cranbrook area of British Columbia has some truly incredible hiking trails for any level of hiker.

A sign on a tree pointing to the Sunshine Coast Trail

Adventure, British Columbia Trails, Hiking

Thru-Hiking The Sunshine Coast Trail in Beautiful BC

Old-growth forests, rugged mountains and coastal shorelines characterize this 180-kilometre thru-hike.

Essential cool-weather fall gear items

Adventure, Gear, Hiking

Head-to-Toe Essentials for the Best Cool-Weather Hiking

Fall is just around the corner. Are you equipped with the right gear for cool-weather hiking adventures? 

Looking up in a forest - dangerous trees

Adventure, environment, Skills

Dangerous Trees: How to Spot and Avoid Them

Outdoor communities often discuss bear awareness, with hikers and campers equipping themselves with preventative tools, knowledge and strategies to ward …

Best high peak in the Adirondacks

Adventure, Hiking, Trails

The Best High Peak in the Adirondacks for Beginners

I often find myself wondering, on the uphills of a hike, why I wanted to do this in the first …

Elbow Falls in Bragg Creek, AB - best hikes near Cochrane

Adventure, Alberta Trails, Hiking

10 of the Best Hikes Near Cochrane, Alberta

Here are 10 of the best hikes near Cochrane.

Aerial view of Seeley beach and newly constructed portion of Fundy Parkway looking West

Adventure, Hiking, Trails

Park Swaps: Dupes for Canada’s Most Popular Outdoor Areas 

Here are five equally incredible alternative destinations to Canada’s most popular parks

The inca ruins of the lost city Machu Picchu during daytime with tourists visiting the site near the city of Cusco, Peru, South America.

Adventure, Hiking, Travel

Everything I Need to Hike the Inca Trail in Peru 

When I first decided to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, I had little idea what I was getting myself into. 

A woman stands in front of Lake Louise with her dog

Adventure, Alberta, Hiking

10 Best Hikes in Banff for Dog Lovers

Grab your four-legged hiking buddy and check out these dog-friendly trails in Banff.

Adventure, British Columbia, Hiking

10 Hikes Accessible by Public Transit in BC’s Lower Mainland 

Thanks to efficient public transit links, you don’t need a car to reach these incredible trails in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.  

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    Adventure, Camping, recipes

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    Adventure, Canoeing, Ontario, The Happy Camper

    The Happy Camper: Back on Lake Superior for Year Two of the Voyageur Canoe Trip

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