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Our geocaching team: 141girls, named after our dorm room number. (Photo by Raechel Bonomo/ NCC staff)

Our geocaching team: 141girls, named after our dorm room number. (Photo by Raechel Bonomo/ NCC staff)

Saturday August 15 is International Geocaching Day! Geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt, with caches (or treasure chests) ranging from micro to macro in size hidden throughout various terrains outdoors. The caches are found by using GPS...

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Why snowshoeing is my favourite winter activity

Snowshoe (Photo by katpatuka, Wikimedia Commons)

Snowshoe (Photo by katpatuka, Wikimedia Commons)

It’s the dead of winter and by now many of us are eagerly looking forward to a new spring, when the natural world reawakens. Many of us suffer at this time of year from a deficit of fresh air and natural sunlight, which we usually get...

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Canada. Yours to discover: Top NCC protected areas selected by eh Canada Travel

Cape Spear, NL (Photo by eh Canada Travel & Adventure)

Cape Spear, NL (Photo by eh Canada Travel & Adventure)

As avid explorers of Canada, from coast to coast to coast, we have visited thousands of parks and protected areas in the name of researching tourism. So...when selecting our TOP most memorable adventures in a Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)...

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Gratitude for Gaff Point: A winter hike

Gaff Point, NS (Photo by Amanda Cashin Photography)

Gaff Point, NS (Photo by Amanda Cashin Photography)

The natural undisturbed beauty of Nova Scotia is alluring for many. Visitors are drawn to the vast ocean views, long sandy beaches, and pristine forests. Yet on more than one occasion, when people arrive they are quick to cut down trees and build...

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Make it a habit to get outdoors, no matter what the weather!

Winter smile (Photo by Amanda Cashin Photography)

Winter smile (Photo by Amanda Cashin Photography)

So, it’s a little chilly? That’s no reason to stay indoors. I make it a point to stay connected with nature year round. In fact, I enjoy being outdoors for a hike more in the winter than in any other time of year. Here are my top 11...

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