Lise's Ramblings

Tourists and residents take advantage of the Confederation Trail , Prince Edward Island's former railway line. The system spans the length of Canada's smallest province and includes offshoots to villages and attractions.   Trail in the Gatineau Hills   I'm lucky the Confed Trail cuts through campus, so I can get exercise during my lunch break. I can also spot chickadees and warblers nearly as often as I see red foxes and bald eagles. On the opposite side of the country, my sister and brother-in-law build and maintain trails for mountain bikers. Unlike PEI's pastoral and shore views, the North Vancouver trails cut through mountain terrain dotted with towering Western Red Cedars and potentially dangerous wildlife. When I lived in la belle ville , trails lined the Lachine Cana l to lead Montrealers and visitors to tourist hot spots and commuting destinations. (Thank you, Parks Canada!) I love that the metropolitan city also had trails up Mount Royal, where I...

Hiking in autumn can be extra special for more reasons than the splashes of fall colours . Yes, jaunts in parks and woods at this time of year also tend to: provide softer light for photography; present good views of wildlife as animals scurry about to stash away food for winter; involve slightly cooler, crisp air; and, be free of biting insects. If you're lucky, you may also find rare migratory sightings or experience the jaunt with someone special.       AWESOME!