Friends of Trowbridge Lighthouse
The Quest to Save Our Region’s Lighthouses By Tiffany Jarva It’s hard to imagine ever looking out at our main harbour and not seeing the whitewashed walls and the red roof of the Thunder Bay Main Lighthouse standing erect against the backdrop of the Sleeping Giant—a significant symbol of light, hope, and safety. Some very [...]
Hiking to the Top of the Sleeping Giant
The Sleeping Giant is one of Canada’s most iconic landforms—one that you cannot miss if you drive through Thunder Bay . The “Top of the Giant” trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a challenging hike with a 290-metre climb to some of the tallest cliffs in Ontario. It is a hike that will bring you to your knees, or [...]
Hiking with Children: tips to avoid tedium
by Michelle McChristie In northern Ontario, a great hike is never far away and hiking is a great family activity. My husband and I introduced our children to hiking before they could walk with the help of a baby jogger for smooth trails and a packsack-style baby carrier for uneven terrain. When they were toddlers, [...]
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Vol.6 No.2
In this issue: Fat Tire Adventure: Winter riding on Minnesota’s north shore On the Noquemanon Trail: A first-hand account of Lake Superior’s forgotten ski marathon Reflections: Eight pages of the best in winter photography Plus: Weather: Beware the blizzard! The Snowshoe Hare: The right coat at the wrong time Artist Profile: Taimi Poldmaa Adventure Travel: [...]
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