Archive for June, 2010

 

Day Hikes

June 30th, 2010Posted by Excellent Hiking

There are plenty of day hiking opportunities within an hour or two or most cities There are some advantages to day hiking: You are more likely to meet fellow hikers along the trail making it a very social outdoor activity the opportunity for exercise  and fresh air seeing some great scenery close to home maybe also [...]

Trans Canada Trail

June 30th, 2010Posted by Excellent Hiking

The Trans Canada Trail is the world’s longest recreational trail at a length of 21,500 kilometers.  The trail visits all ten Canadian provinces and all three territories and is used for hiking and other recreational activities such as cycling, skiing, horseback riding, canoeing or on some sections. The Trans Canada is made up of more [...]

Family Hikes

June 29th, 2010Posted by Excellent Hiking

As parents you want to introduce and help your children to love the outdoors. It’s inexpensive, healthy activity and can be great family fun for you and the kids. When on a family hike consider the following advice:   Your Hiking Distances – You will want to hike at slower pace and for a much [...]