An Urban Hike

Hog's Back Falls

This weeks hike was an urban hike at Hog's Back Park, which covers 20.8 hectares and includes Hog Back Falls. The rushing water was scary to Charlie and he didn't like to stand near it at the top of the falls.

Charlie stayed out of the water as it was very fast and  levels were very high. Until a big wave took him by surprise on the trail.

While walking along the trail and seeing all the views Charlie practiced his balancing skills by walking along beams, trees and curbs.

The falls are great to visit during the spring when the water is highest and not diverted to the canal. The park is filled with signs and plaques like the one above so you can learn lots about the geological history and heritage of the park.

South March Highlands

Another Hiking Adventure

This week Charlie went hiking at the South March Highlands Conservation Area not once but twice! Two days in a row because he loved it that much!

The trails wind through the woods and pass by small lakes, we found one still snow covered with a beaver lodge right in the middle of it!

Part way through we found another small lake this one just had a small layer of ice and Charlie was able to take a quick drink.

The last loop of the trail we decided to take a seat on a fallen down tree while we let some cyclist drive past. Mountain bikes and fat bikes are allowed throughout the conservation area, so you have to make sure you share the trails. 

The conservation area is also home to endangered species, the Blanding's Turtle and the Butternut Tree. So make sure you leave the species to themselves, look but do not disturb them!

If you want to visit the conservation area or learn more about the area and the species that live there you can check out the website South March Highlands.

Maple Syrup Time!

🍁Maple Syrup Adventure🍁

Today, Charlie spent some time at Fortune Farms learning about maple syrup and looking at all the maple trees.

He got to see how the used to collect all the sap! 

And how people used to boil the sap down to syrup a long time ago! 

It was tons of fun, you get to walk around the property. We visited the Kettle Boys, the Shanty Man and saw how they make syrup now. At every step of the way Charlie's parents got to try the syrup!! Yum!

If you want to go to a Sugar Bush this season I highly recommend going to Fortune Farms! Charlies parents have been going here for over 20 years and still love it!

For more information about the Fortune Farms Sugar Bush visit the below link. They even have a blog so you can keep up to date on all things maple!

 https://fortunefarms.ca/