My Outdoor Life, consolidated

I have too many fragmented blogs, with too few posts. So here's one catch-all blog until something else really picks up steam.

Count the Loons in Killarney

Just got a spam email from Ontario Tourism, with some interesting outdoor activity ideas, so I thought I'd pass them along as a PSA. The one that caught my eye: the annual summer Loon Count at Killarney. The date is August 10. (A spring count also happens, apparently on the ...

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Black Bears in Muskokamap_icon

What do you do when you encounter a bear in the wilderness? I’m cottaging at High Lake for the week. Took a drive in to town (beer run) and saw an adolescent bear crossing the highway. Since Teri is training for the 60K breast cancer walk, and will be doing ...

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review: Outdoor Adventure Show, Torontomap_icon

Went to the Outdoor Adventure Show at the International Centre yesterday. For what it's worth, here's my take on it. Synopsis: Why do I go back year after year? It's generally very disappointing. Details: The show is always in hall 5, which is a medium-size trade show venue. And luckily, ...

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2-for-1 coupon for the Outdoor Adventure Showmap_icon

Here's a 2-for-1 admission coupon for the Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto this weekend. I knew that in the past there had been coupons for discounted admission to the show, so I posted a note on the Boater Board to see if anyone knew where I might find one. Et ...

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...or maybe not

Went by again tonight on my way home. No swans, but there was a mattress floating among the crap. Not so magical in full daylight.

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