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Got Mud? Hiking the Big Cedar Trail to Kennedy Falls, North Vancouver

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on May 7, 2016

Kennedy Falls Photo: Flickr, Colin Knowles

Mount Fromme, a mecca for local mountain bikers is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the North Shore, but don’t be fooled by the men and women riding the trails. Day hikers are also welcome in the area and the Big Cedar trail to Kennedy Falls is a must see. Who can resist a 600+ year old red cedar, cascading waterfalls, boulders, deadfall and creek crossings? I know I can’t!

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Got Mud? Hiking the Big Cedar Trail to Kennedy Falls, North Vancouver

The Lions – Hear us Roar! Hike Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on April 17, 2016

View of the Lions Photo: Rob Weiss

The Lions. Proud, majestic, strong. These famous peaks are iconic Vancouver landmarks and define our ever changing skyline. They serve as beacons and silently remind us of Mother Nature’s strength and beauty. I am forever drawn to them. A key and vital component of my morning ritual includes a check-in with The Lions. I miss them on grey days when they disappear into the clouds. Conversely, on bright, sunny days they fill me with positive energy and an urge to get outside and play!

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The Lions – Hear us Roar! Hike Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver

Rainforest Romp – Lynn Canyon Park Day Hike

by Jane Weiss in Uncategorized on March 20, 2016

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge Photo: Rob Weiss

I love to be alone in nature. The quiet solitude of a hiking trail is a welcome respite from life in the city. My husband and I can hike for hours together in total silence. Not the uncomfortable, stone cold silence of a marital spat. Instead a warm, comfortable silence created from our shared love of the outdoors. Mother Nature often rewards those who tread lightly. Sounds of the wind, a thundering waterfall, a babble of a brook or the call of a bird come to those who are patient. One of my favourite places to connect with nature is Lynn Canyon Park on Vancouver’s North Shore.

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Rainforest Romp – Lynn Canyon Park Day Hike