The warmer weather has got many of us out hiking on our favorite trails and enjoying the great outdoors again. Wearing Hiking Boots are a norm along with our daypack. Did you know that Backpacker magazine indicates 7 out of 10 hikers wear poorly fit boots and don’t know about it. Backpacker provides a footwear center and seven [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Hiking Boots – Importance of a Good Fit
Posted in Hike the Highlands, Hiking Boots, Hiking Cape Breton, Hiking Festival, Hiking Tips, Victoria County Hiking Trails on June 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Introduction to Nordic Walking
Posted in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Hike the Highlands, Hiking, Hiking Cape Breton, Hiking Festival, Hiking Tips, Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Poles, Victoria County Hiking Trails on June 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
In the last post, I talked about Nordic Walking Poles. So what is Nordic Walking. To show you visually, I found this Introduction to Nordic Walking video on YouTube. Take a look and learn more about Nordic Walking.
Nordic Walking Poles
Posted in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Hike the Highlands, Hiking, Hiking Cape Breton, Hiking Tips, Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Poles, Victoria County Hiking Trails on June 23, 2007 | 7 Comments »
In the last few years of the Hike the Highlands Festival, there have been more hikers using Nordic Walking Poles. So I decided to do my research and find out more. David Downer, author of Nordic Walking Step by Step and also an International Nordic Walking Instructor, states there are 12 benefits of Nordic Walking. [...]
Hiking Tips to Start the Season
Posted in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Hike the Highlands, Hiking, Hiking Cape Breton, Hiking Festival, Hiking Tips, Victoria County Hiking Trails on June 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Start slow with short hikes ( 1-2 hrs) , then medium hikes (2-3 hrs) and later long hikes (4-6 hrs)until you get into shape. Plan & prepare for each hike before you go – get a map or brochure of the hiking trail or do your research on-line. Check out the terrain, trail rating, distance, trailhead as well [...]
Birding Workshop – June 9, Ingonish Beach
Posted in Birding, Blog, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Hike the Highlands, Hiking, Hiking Cape Breton, Uncategorized on June 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There was a birding workshop on Saturday, June 9th at Keltic Lodge Inn at Ingonish Beach. The Inn is located directly across from the Atlantic Restaurant. The workshop was sponsored by Nova Scotia Birding Society, Maritime Breeding Bird Atlas and Cape Breton Highlands National park. The admission was free and included inside sessions in the morning [...]
Guide & Author Receives Citation
Posted in Blog, Canadian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society, Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton Weather Watching for the Naturally Curious, Hike the Highlands, Hiking Festival, Uncategorized on June 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Hike the Highlands Festival Guide and author, Bill Danielson received this week a special citation from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society at their annual conference in St. John’s, NL. The citation was for Mr. Danielson book “Cape Breton Weather Watching for the Naturally Curious” that was published last year in October. Bill & his wife, [...]
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