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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

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words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Article sponsored by Duntroon Highlands. Climbing the clubhouse stairs at Duntroon Highlands on a brilliant autumn afternoon, two volunteers beam and wave from their…

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ML Blue Mountains Fall Issue Out Now

In the fall issue of ML Blue Mountains we examine themes of resilience. The past year has beat up our immunity on many levels. Our remedy is wide-open spaces where…

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Protecting Canada’s Oldest Provincial Park

A conversation with Algonquin Provincial Park Biologist Jennifer Hoare. Words :: Carmen Kuntz. Jenn Hoare’s kids are living a childhood much like her own. Before she begins her own story…

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The Fire Artist: Behind the Flames with Jon McTavish

words :: Colin Field. For Jon McTavish the idea of a sculpted bonfire came through a friend. “My buddy was clearing their barn property and they had a huge pile…

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TBM Future Story Cafe: Songs for Sustainability

Have you ever witnessed a song being composed in real-time? I have. And it happened in an unexpected place. This summer I attended a Future Story Cafe: a virtual sustainability…

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COVID Sheds: Simple, Tiny Retreats Built During Lockdown

words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Matt Cundy’s life didn’t slow down last March—it came to a screeching, lurching halt. As a graphic designer whose clients run small businesses and…

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Charlevoix: Quebec’s “Secret” Paradise

Photos :: Courtesy of Tourism Charlevoix An hour east of Quebec City, where the slopes meet the sea, there’s a world-class outdoor playground that has remained off the radar to…

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Lake Huron Water Walk: A Jimaan Journey

words & photography :: Scott Parent. It’s been hours since we’ve shared words. The only sound is our paddles chugging through the water, as they have been for a long…

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Simcoe Hikes: An Explorer’s Dream

words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Simcoe County’s rolling fields, dense forests and sparkling waterfronts are an explorer’s dream, boasting a broad range hiking and walking paths, from paved multi-use…

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Voyage to the Nameless Islands

words :: Ned Morgan // photography :: Scott Parent & Glen Harris. Thanks to the SUP guiding skills of ML Contributing Editor Scott Parent, we circumnavigated a remote Great Lakes…

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Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals

words :: Molly Hurford // photos :: Jody Wilson. Professional cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford has lived and trained in Collingwood for nearly two decades—and when he’s not out…

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ML Blue Mountains Summer Issue Out Now

In the summer issue of ML Blue Mountains we examine the themes of “Wayfinding.” The past year has tested our skills of navigation on many levels. Simply: Where are we…

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Rediscover Responsibly in Grey County

Brought to you by the Team at Grey County Tourism. A few simple tips to keep your summer adventures running smoothly and safely. With restrictions across Ontario finally showing signs…

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New Public Trails in the Beaver Valley

Kimberley Forest is a much-needed trail injection in the heart of Ontario’s Beaver Valley. Words & photos :: Colin Field. With the growing popularity of going outside (Mountain Life made…

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The Art and Craft of the Backyard DIY Sauna

words & photos :: Colin Field. As my social media feed fills with people preaching their adherence to Wim Hof, all I can think is: Hell no. Plunging myself into…

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Peninsula Pressure: Unbalanced Tourism on The Bruce

Visitor numbers are soaring and litter is piling up in southern Ontario’s favourite outdoor playground. What can be done? Bruce Peninsula resident, SUP guide and ML Contributing Editor Scott Parent…

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Foodscaping: Turning Yards Into Living Smorgasbords

words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Foraging in their backyard is a way of life for the Harris children. When it’s time for a snack break, they pause to reach…

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Proposed Bayou Cable Park in Holding Pattern

Back in 2016 when ML Blue Mountains first covered the development of a cable park in Thornbury, Ontario, it seemed we’d have a park in the near future. But as…

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High Water: A Guide to Spring Fly Fishing

words :: Bobby Koven // photos :: Glen Harris. This spring we can finally get back to practising the perfect self-isolation activity: fly fishing. And now this mindfulness pastime is…

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ML Blue Mountains Spring Issue Out Now

In the spring issue of ML Blue Mountains we examine themes of Regeneration. The past year has tested our collective resilience again and again. If there’s an upside, it’s the…

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Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

ML Blue Mountains Fall Issue Out Now

Protecting Canada’s Oldest Provincial Park

The Fire Artist: Behind the Flames with Jon McTavish

TBM Future Story Cafe: Songs for Sustainability

COVID Sheds: Simple, Tiny Retreats Built During Lockdown

Charlevoix: Quebec’s “Secret” Paradise

Lake Huron Water Walk: A Jimaan Journey

Simcoe Hikes: An Explorer’s Dream

Voyage to the Nameless Islands

Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals

ML Blue Mountains Summer Issue Out Now

Rediscover Responsibly in Grey County

New Public Trails in the Beaver Valley

The Art and Craft of the Backyard DIY Sauna

Peninsula Pressure: Unbalanced Tourism on The Bruce

Foodscaping: Turning Yards Into Living Smorgasbords

Proposed Bayou Cable Park in Holding Pattern

High Water: A Guide to Spring Fly Fishing

ML Blue Mountains Spring Issue Out Now

Friday Flick: Life of a Ski Patroller

Gear Shed: Fall Favourites from Vie en montagne

Midnight Shift: A Night in the Life of a Whistler Snowcat Operator

NuraTrue: Earbuds Custom-Tuned to Your Ears

Curated Fall Tours at Duntroon Highlands

Friday Flick: The Drawings

Hold on the Cold: YETI Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler

Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map

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