Tag: Trails
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in snowmobile crash: Police
A man operating a snowmobile suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on a trail near Mitchell, Perth County OPP said.
Residents and visitors comes together for Sauble Beach Winterfest
Mother Nature blessed Sauble Beach Winterfest with near perfect winter weather as the event marked its 45th year this weekend. While festivalgoers were welcomed with some wet snow and slush early on Saturday, the temperature settled at a comfortable level a couple of degrees below freezing by afternoon, cool enough to firm up the snow, […]
Trail Talk: Snowshoes and stoats
Columnist Patrick Capper had an interesting week hiking in Huron County
Owen Sound council approves new snowmobile trail agreement
City council approved new five-year land-use agreements for the East Side Snowmobile Club and Stoney Keppel Riders. Council also delegated approval authority for such agreements with local snowmobile clubs in future to the director of community services. The agreements cover the city for liability through the user groups’ insurance by making the areas an official […]
EXPLORE Act Becomes Law, Helps EVs, Bikes, and YouTubers
Recently, the EXPLORE Act was signed into law by President Biden. Unlike, say, the PATRIOT Act, this bill’s acronym is an honest take on what the law actually does! The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act actually helps all of us to explore the outdoors, even if only from … [continued]
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Brews News: Lots of choices for dry, drier January
Brewers are offering fresh batches of light beers, an appealing option for those who aren’t into near-beers but want to scale back.
2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery
The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.
Trail Talk: Looking back at 2024
Columnist Patrick Capper completed more than 560 hikes on 60 different trails last year
Sauble Beach to celebrate winter on Jan. 17 and 18
An annual celebration of winter in a community better known for sand than snow will mark its 45th year. Sauble Beach Winterfest 2025 will be held in the South Bruce Peninsula lakeside community Jan. 17 and 18 with numerous activities planned for residents and visitors to have some mid-winter fun. “It is our winter homecoming,” […]
Maritime Time: Vermillion Point
Imagine this: You wake up in cramped quarters next to four or five men at the crack of dawn. You look out the window to see the vastness of Lake Superior before you.