Family Fun at Coldstream Conservation Area
The list of conservation areas in London and area seems never ending. I’ve lived in London for 20 years now, and I’m still discovering new and unique conservation areas. This…
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MacGregor Point Provincial Park Camping Guide
The MacGregor Point Provincial Park is home to breathtaking sunsets, a rare and fragile marsh ecosystem and 10km of family-friendly biking trails along Lake Huron. With year round camping, there’s…
Multigrain Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
Hearty breakfasts are a staple in our household on weekends. There’s something deeply comforting about cutting into a fluffy buttermilk pancake. The simplicity of the batter and the portability of…
Hiking Along Medway Creek Trail in London
We recently ventured onto a popular hiking trail in London. The Medway Creek trail is a trail we’ve traveled many times before. However, our last visit was at the outset…
Outdoor Family Fun at Weldon Park in Arva
Not everyone loves the winter months. I remember moving from Northern Ontario to London and discovering that winters in this area are grey and gloomy. Gone were the bone chilling…
A Winter Hike at the Lucan Conservation Area
The word exciting has taken on a new definition this year. In a province-wide lockdown, the word exciting now conjures thoughts of remote forested hikes. We have to do what…
Healthy Heart Juice Recipe
This healthy juice recipe combines the tasty flavours of readily available fruit and vegetables with the immune boosting powers of fresh ginger and turmeric. This healthy juice recipe is inspired…
Fisherman’s Point Hike at Fanshawe Lake Trail
The Fanshawe Lake trail is one of our family’s favorite year round destinations. From long runs around the lake to lazy days fishing along the reservoir you will find something…
Hiking in London along the Thames River
We recently shared our adventure in Kains Woods, and today we’re featuring an adventurous hike along the Thames River in London (Ontario). Hiking in London has become our favorite covid-friendlt…
Simple Crusty Whole Grain Bread Recipe
Few things in life are as rewarding as eating a slice of fresh-baked bread smothered in butter. Perhaps it is the indelible memories of my mother’s home-baked bread. Perhaps it…
The Pinery Provincial Park and Our Camping Guide
The Pinery Provincial Park is home to breathtaking sunsets, a rare and fragile Oak savanna and over 10km of sandy beaches along Lake Huron. With year round camping, there’s no…
How to Reinforce your Outsunny Greenhouse
If you’ve been reading our website you are aware that we purchased an Outsunny greenhouse recently. In a previous gardening article, we describe how it is affordable and functional. We’ve…
How to Heat your Greenhouse Remotely
It all started with a COVID-19 lockdown in March. We wanted to get a head start on our growing season. Then late in the summer months, we decided we’d try…
The Pines: Mountain biking in Woodstock
Our family loves spending time outdoors. We find ourselves on bikes almost every day. So when the boys proposed an afternoon of mountain biking at the Pines in Woodstock, we…
A Moonlit Hike around Fanshawe Lake
The City of London is teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventure. Fanshawe Lake, on the outskirts of London, is a natural oasis. It plays a central role in most of…