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Tales From the Trail
Inca Trail
I heart hiking because of the… Clean and fresh air. Scented breezes. Birdsong. Cool lakes. Dense forests. Rushing rivers. Tall hills and mountains. Steep ravines. Occasional bouldering or rock climbing. Wildlife sightings. Water crossings. Interesting land formations and geological features. Good exercise. Biodiversity in action. An overall educational and therapeutic effect! Only nature can provide all of that.
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The Inca Trail… Wow! Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience. Day 1 of Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu On Day 1 of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, we started at about 1 p.m. It was fairly easy, a gentle climb on a dirt path. We ended at 5. That […]
I was pretty happy to leave Cuenca and head for Loja. Even though I’ve only been gone from Mera for a week, I’m already sick of cities and just wanna go back to the countryside. Seeking some good hiking near Loja, I visited Parque Nacional Podocarpus, only about an hour and a half away by bus. Funny thing, […]
After our morning canyoning adventure, Brandon and I had lunch, then we went hiking in Baños‘s surrounding hills. The first part of the journey was the most difficult, almost straight up the whole time. We reached Bellavista, a white cross overlooking the town, and rested. We continued on the paved road to Runtún, a small village high up […]
Thursday evening, David and I decided to stay at the refuge overnight instead of returning to Mera. We had discussed it with Jen and Frank ahead of time, and together we planned some “camping” and jungle hiking at Merazonia (smiley face). We hiked out to the road with Frank, Jen, and Guido because to the right of the […]
Got wheels? If so, Scanlon Creek Park, part of the Simcoe Region Conservation program near Newmarket, is a great place to walk or hike. The park is pretty big: there are various trails to follow, so a half-day can be planned. From the parking lot, the trails leading to the lake—the main attraction—are neat and wide, well-kept, easy […]
A week after my Northern bush excursion, I decided to try a longer walk, minus my heavy pack (I brought a day pack only). I set off from Toronto’s Beaches and walked to the access point of the Don Valley recreational trail along the Lakeshore. To my surprise, it was closed for construction. Deciding that I would skirt […]
May long weekend, my brother and I went bushing (it really can’t be called hiking) on my parents’ property in the French River area. I loaded my pack for trek training, weighing in at 40 lbs., and we set off through the dense Northern Ontario underbrush. My brother taught me how to use a compass and guide myself […]
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