Last week, I gave you the lowdown on how to kick off a weekend camping at Blomidon. This week, I am listing off the top three dog-friendly activities at Blomidon Provincial Park (and surrounding area). In no particular order… Continue reading
Tag: dog parks
New Long Lake Trail is Top Notch. Here’s Why We Won’t Be Going Back.
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
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
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
A Spectacle Lake Stroll and a Super Simple DIY Dog Blanket
The past few days (and probably this weekend) aside, it’s hard to deny that we’ve had an easy winter. The weather in Halifax has been unseasonably warm, and who can remember the last time we had to shovel snow? Suffice to say Halifax has redeemed itself from last year, and we’ve been taking full advantage.
The best part about the warmer weather is that the lakes have completely thawed. Obviously, this means Dallas is back in the water. Lucky for us, last weekend we found a perfect swimming spot… And it was in the heart of Burnside. Who would have thought? Continue reading
Halifax Dogventures 