My job takes me to North Vancouver twice a year and, after completing the task at hand, I like to venture into one of the nearby parks to soak up a bit of rainforest atmosphere before heading back to work. In the past I've visited Mosquito Creek and Capilano Canyon, while today I opted for … Continue reading Vignette: Lynn Canyon, 31 Jan 2023
Opinion: When you have only two hours of parking and need something easy to stretch your legs, the trails in Lynn Headwaters regional park are a great option. Not much to see on a rainy day, but the creek offers some open sight-lines as respite from the dense forest. Fact: We parked near the End … Continue reading Lynn Creek, 13 Nov 2021
Opinion: A worthy loop when you can't think of anything else to do, long enough to feel like a hike and wild enough to leave behind the noise of the city. Very popular with hikers, dog-walkers, runners, and cyclists (even on a dull Sunday afternoon) so don't expect solitude. FactTo our amazement, the parking at … Continue reading Seymour River and Lynn Creek Loop, 17 Jan 2021
Opinion Every hike has its season, and the season for Norvan Falls is pretty much now. Despite the fact that the falls are not spectacular, and that the hike is long and not especially interesting, we really enjoyed today's trek. The light was perfect, the forest green was soothing, and the woodland flowers were blooming … Continue reading Norvan Falls, 2 Jun 2018
Being. Outdoors. 