Hiking & Exploring

  • Mandaumin Woods Nature Reserve

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Hey friends! I've been slacking on my posts between weekend hikes and yardwork but I've got lots in reserve! This week is Mandaumin Woods Nature R...

  • Inside Sarnia (Part Two): Howard Watson & Wawanosh

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday. I missed last week! I started writing the post last week but the government's increased lockdown restrictions (later reversed) and th...
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  • Joany's Woods

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday! Everything is blooming! It's been such a wonderful week of weather. I love the heat so it's put a big ol' smile on my face.  Explorin...
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  • Inside Sarnia: Centennial, Canatara, & Blackwell Trails

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday & Easter!  Nature is never too far from our front doorsteps. I'm sure you're like me, where you imagine hiking and enjoying nature...
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  • Art Teasel Wildlife Refuge & Greenhill Gardens

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday! Today is a double feature of local trails. Both of these green spaces are in honour of local naturalists who wanted to preserve our s...
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  • Ausable River & Mystery Falls Trails

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday! Today is a favourite local trail of mine - mystery falls. This beautiful trail makes me feel, in some sections, like I'm back in the ...
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  • Lambton County Heritage Forest

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday! Up this week is Lambton County Heritage Forest. This trail is located behind the community centre in Port Franks off Port Franks Road...

  • Moore Habitat Management Area

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Disclaimer: This trail is for the adventurer! I've tried to navigate many, many times and have had difficulty in actually locating the trail. A few...
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  • McKeough Conservation Area

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday!  McKeough is one of my favourite local hikes as it evokes many great memories for me. This trail is off of Holt Line between 40 and K...
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  • Rock Glen Conservation Area

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday y'all! On this edition of Let's Go Outside we're headed to Rock Glen! Located on the outskirts of Arkona, Rock Glen Conservation Area ...
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  • Perch Creek Habitat

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    On this week of Let's Get Outside - Perch Creek trails! This is one of my favourite loops in Lambton. It generally has little foot traffic and is w...
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  • Lorne Henderson Conservation Area

    by Lisa Ladouceur
    Happy Sunday y'all! Up this week on let's get outside is Lorne Henderson Conservation Area. Located a few minutes away from Petrolia these trails w...
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