That amazing meal you had probably tasted better than it looked on your instagram feed, and no one really cares about the 50th picture of your pet. It’s time to up your Instagram game. Luckily Nova Scotia is full of amazing places for that.
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Birch Cove Rangers
By now, hopefully you have heard about the ongoing struggle to protect the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes wilderness area. This idea of being a ranger of an as yet non existent park, was the creation of local artist Jennifer MacLatchy. Back in 2013 she began the blog “Birch Cove Ranger” which is a great educational and entertaining exploration of the area. I first became aware of her work as I visited one of my favourite spots in Halifax, the Susies Lake lookoff, or “flagpole hill” as it’s otherwise known.
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Open Letter To HRM Council
I run a website which helps people find and explore some of my favourite outdoor experiences. I get plenty of traffic which results in many emails and interactions with tourists and locals alike. On a weekly basis I will get emails from tourists who are planning their trip to Halifax, and ask me which areas […]
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Major Upgrades Coming To Long Lake Provincial Park
No more pulling over in sketchy areas not meant for parked cars to get your canoe or kayak into Long Lake Provincial Park.  Atlantic Developments, Polycorp, the government of Nova Scotia, with consultations from the volunteer group the Long Lake Provincial Park Association  have teamed up to build proper access off of Northwest Arm Drive, […]
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5 Best New Years Day Hikes In Halifax
If Polar Bear Dips Aren’t Your Thing, Take A Hike! There’s no better way to start the new year than getting out and breathing in the fresh, crisp New Year’s air. If you over-indulged in New Year’s Eve celebrations, fear not. These hikes have just the right exertion-to-enjoyment ratio and are the best all-natural cure […]
