Last week was a big week for outdoor enthusiasts in HRM. We became the proud owners of a brand new trail system at Long Lake Provincial Park, which opened last Friday to coincide with Earth Day. And what a trail it is. Continue reading
Month: April 2016
DogRunnin at Cole Harbour/Lawrencetown Coastal Heritage Park
Do you have a long list of things you’ve “always wanted to try”? I think most of us have that list, whether it’s written down or not. The things we think we’d like to do, but we can’t seem to get around to trying. Something keeps holding us back. Work is too busy, it’s not the right time, we don’t have the right gear or the right outfit… Or maybe we’re just holding ourselves back.
There’s no question that stepping outside of the comfort zone can be… well, uncomfortable. But this week, it was time. I finally took the plunge. I did canicross! Continue reading
Herring Cove Hikes Make for Happy Hounds and Humans
Do you need a generous dose of salty air, crashing waves and coastal views? Then you need an afternoon at Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve. It’s a treat for all of your senses. Continue reading
Another Hidden Gem Awaits in the Heart of Dartmouth
I’m willing to bet you haven’t heard of this hidden gem in the heart of Dartmouth. At first, it didn’t seem like much to write home about… We started our trek at the nearby Jason MacCullough/Pinehill Lookoff Park. Dallas wasn’t too impressed with this small, decidedly dog un-friendly space. Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Sandy Lake Park
Sandy Lake Park was one of the last year-round officially off-leash destinations on our “to do” list. An extra-long weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to check this one off. So on Monday, after our much-loved Easter guests had departed and the house was feeling a little too quiet, we headed for Sandy Lake Park in Bedford. Continue reading