River & Trail Talk

Spring is in the air! The thought of spring may invite visions of flowers and sunshine to your daydreams but let’s ground ourselves for a minute as there is a more prevalent and dirty thought to attend to.Mud.So. Much. Mud. As we phase out of winter, the temperature can fluctuate a lot, inciting an awkward dance between ice and mud. While spring is great for many things, it’s not an ideal tim …

In this post, we are going to cover winter trail etiquette when hiking. Since many of the trails in our area are multi-use, following these simple rules help keep the trails enjoyable for all users.Be cool. Wear SnowshoesKnow the Intended use of the TrailBe aware of who has the right of wayWe’ll break them down in this blog, but first, let’s imagine a scenario.Photo caption: We don’t need to hiber …

Covid 19 has made for a rather unique summer here in the Maritimes. We have been so fortunate to have some additional freedoms here in the wake of the pandemic. Pair that with some stellar weather and its easy to see how everyone is heading outdoors for some much-needed fresh air and exercise. For those of us that have known the secrets of our wild spaces, its easy to understand the draw to get ou …