PICK-YOUR-OWN: A Tale of the Griswold Family Christmas Tree
In the opening scene of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold – seeking out the perfect family Christmas tree – singing carols while driving…
Outdoor Fun
FOREST BATHING: AN ANTIDOTE TO CHAOS
The idea that spending time in nature is good for our health is not new. Most of human evolutionary history was spent in environments…
Happy Trails To You!
We live in an area that is blessed with beautiful places and amazing natural amenities. After a hot summer enjoying the beautiful beaches across…
Paddles Up! Barrie’s Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat racing is a centuries old tradition, dating back to ancient China. Back then, the race was continuously held as a part of…
Peachy Keen – The Winona Peach Festival
You know it’s high summer in Southern Ontario when you take your first, juicy bite of an Ontario peach. If the thought of that…
Gather in the Garden – Essentials for Outdoor Summer Entertaining
The allure of entertaining outdoors is all in the details. We want mood lighting and fireplaces for ambience, pretty serving pieces and drinkware, and…
CAMPING IN ONTARIO
Are you an avid camper, an occasional outdoors person, or do you prefer to just “camp out” for the day? Whatever outdoor getaway you’re…
A World of Outdoor Adventure and Fun – Summer Day Camps at The Tiffin Centre for Conservation
When I was in grade school, we had a field trip to The Tiffin Centre for Conservation to learn about air and water in…
Your Link To The Links – Local Golf Course Sampler
Are you new to golf and looking for an approachable place to perfect your putt? Or, are you a seasoned golfer looking to broaden…
Oh Christmas Trees! – The Beautiful Benefits of Live Christmas Trees
Growing up, going to cut a live Christmas tree was my favourite part of the holidays. After arriving at Ayers Tree Farm in Hawkestone,…