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Dancing in the Woods on Canada’s East Coast Trail
As a traveller who likes to hike when I visit a place, the East Coast Trail (ECT) had long been on my mind. This 336 kilometre-long coastal path edges Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula and has superb...
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What Is Scrambling: Take Your Hiking to the Next Level
If you’re a hiker, you may have heard the term “scramble” thrown around. No, I’m not talking about how you like your eggs in the morning or the word game you play on your phone. Scrambling can be...
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Study Finds Time in the Backcountry can Boost Mental Health
A new AllTrails study revealed that extended periods of time spent in isolated nature can be more effective at improving mental health than some forms of therapy. In partnership with Unyoked, a...
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The Best High Peak in the Adirondacks for Beginners
I often find myself wondering, on the uphills of a hike, why I wanted to do this in the first place. As I was climbing up the rocks to the summit of Cascade Mountain in the Adirondacks High Peak...
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The Happy Camper: Nova Craft’s New 14-Foot Prospector
Nova Craft’s 16-foot Prospector has always been my preferred canoe. It’s the closest to the original Chestnut Prospector made in the late 1890s in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It’s the perfect choice if...
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The Best Journalism Internship in Canada
Calling all students across Canada who are looking for a six-month internship! Looking for a fun, part-time job with flexible hours and a welcoming, fully-remote workspace? Explore Magazine is hiring!...
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Backcountry 101: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know About It?
Before summer is over, I plan to go backcountry camping with my young twins. I want to take them to the same lake I hiked to when my now-toddler was their age. I’ve been front-country camping with them...
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Join a Women-Only Hike to Machu Picchu
Imagine waking up to the clouds dancing over the Andes Mountains after trekking for four days with other outdoorsy women on a women’s-only hike to Machu Picchu. This year, Alpaca Expeditions organized...
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The Way of the River: Packrafting in Eastern Oregon
I fiercely dip my paddle into the glassy waters, scanning for a line through the minefield of rocks ahead. All other thoughts are pushed out of my mind; the river has taken over, and I am at its...
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The Happy Camper: Top 5 New Pieces of Camp Gear
I’ve been out a lot this season and had great opportunities to try out some new camp gear for 2024. Here’s my top five camp gear picks: Men’s Wanoga Lightweight Pants I am a regular user of Columbia...
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8 Incredible National Parks in the USA
In October 2023, I stood atop Angel’s Landing in Zion, marvelled at the spanning mountain range in Grand Teton and trekked through hundreds of hoodoos in Bryce Canyon. I climbed to the top of Yosemite...
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Exploring Canada’s Food Island for Delightful Adventures
Pretty as a painting with red sand beaches, gently rolling farmland dotted with fields of potatoes and dramatic sandstone cliffs, Prince Edward Island (PEI) beckons you to indulge in its adventure...
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What Are the 10 Essentials and Why Are They Important?
Weather and conditions in the backcountry can change on a dime. A bluebird day can quickly transform into dark skies and a horizon of menacing clouds. Sometimes it’s the one gear item at the bottom of...
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The Happy Camper: Camping in Quebec’s Newest National Park
Many of Ontario’s campers, padders and hikers have ignored their neighbouring province of Quebec for three major reasons: they don’t speak French, dogs are not allowed in the backcountry and Ontario...
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Discover the Official Trails Capital of BC This Fall
Surrounded by hills and mountains, and framed by Okanagan, Kalamalka and Swan Lakes, Vernon boasts breathtaking landscapes and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. While its picturesque setting...
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Best Waterway Adventures in the West Coast Gem of Ucluelet
Affectionately nicknamed Ukee [you-key], Ucluelet is a scenic village on Vancouver Island’s West Coast. It’s an idyllic, adventurous year-round coastal destination where you can explore lush temperate...
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Swap These Popular Adventure Spots for Lesser-Known Places
Algonquin. Gros Morne. Whistler. Wood Buffalo. All these names stir up images of great places of epic adventure—and they are staggeringly popular, for good reason. But there are alternatives, each with...
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What are Trip Plans and Why Leave One Behind?
“I’m doing Foran Grade again,” I told my mother-in-law as I left for a trail run. Heading out of town, I changed my mind to a longer, steeper trail a further drive away. Knowing there was a good chance...
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Sold My House and Quit My Job: Time for More Outdoor Adventures
I am 60 years old now, and I can firmly state that I have become very rich in spirit, but not so much at the bank. A Canadian canoe writer doesn’t make much money. Neither does a part-time college...
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Random Camping: What Is It and How to Do It Responsibly
Standing on the headwall overlooking the lake’s turquoise waters, it felt as if we were tucked away from the rest of the world until soft rock music began to echo through the valley. Every time I...
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