🥾 "Easy" trails around Halifax; perfect for a relaxed weekend stroll, families, or anyone just looking for a bit of nature without the exhausting terrain. 📍​ Check out the full list here: www.halifaxtrails.ca/category/easy/ ​#Halifax #NovaScotia #Hiking

Looking for your next outdoor adventure with the kids? 🌲🥾 Check out my list of family-friendly parks & trails near Halifax. Whether you have a stroller in tow or energetic explorers ready for a "choose your own adventure" day, there’s a spot for everyone: www.halifaxtrails.ca/tag/family-f...

The only championship I ever won was under Coach Tanner. Winning isn't the only thing, but it's the goal. Getting there has many paths, & Coach Tanner led us down the right ones. Rest in peace, Coach.

This week, the Houston governments put out a request for proposals for environmental assessments to be done on the proposed Highway 101 Connector. 🔗 EAC's sustainable cities coordinator spoke on the Todd Veinotte show to provide more insight on this issue. halifax.citynews.ca/audio/the-to...

If there’s a "Disney World" for nature lovers in Nova Scotia, it’s Kejimkujik. 🌲🛶 From 400-year-old Hemlocks to backcountry paddles, it’s our wilderness crown jewel. Check my guide for maps & 360° virtual tours: 🔗 www.halifaxtrails.ca/kejimkujik-n... #Kejimkujik #NovaScotia #Hiking

Want to see the trail before you drive? 🥾🌊 I’ve spent years mapping & photographing Nova Scotia’s wilderness gems. Browse 1000s of photos of our most scenic wilderness adventures. Scout your next adventure here: 🔗 multimedia.halifaxtrails.ca/photos/galle... #Halifax #NovaScotia #Hiking #ExploreNS

One of #Halifax's most important watersheds at risk of being destroyed. Sandy Lake sandylakecoalition.bsky.social in the crosshairs: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Take a piece of your favourite Nova Scotia adventure with you! My exclusive sticker collection features iconic spots like The Bluff Trail, Five Islands, & Crystal Crescent. Decorate your water bottle, laptop, or roof rack: shop.halifaxtrails.ca/product/stic...

While the streets & sidewalks might be clear, the trails can be sheets of ice in early Spring. Always good to pack some traction aids to save yourself a trip to the ER: shop.halifaxtrails.ca?s=spikes&pos...

💚🌊 Nova Scotia's most valuable natural resources aren't extracted, they're photographed. 📸😍 youtu.be/HEH3I9UEjzQ

"Environmentalists didn't kill BC forestry jobs, it was decades of mechanization and automation." youtube.com/shorts/FuCJv...

Good advice as we ease into outdoor adventures this Spring. Small issues like a pebble in your boot can turn into big problems if left unaddressed. Easy to bite off more than we can chew this time of year, as ambition outweighs conditioning. Always err on the side of caution youtu.be/zdNgYlFsj68?...

Perfect day to get outside! ☀️ If you're looking for a relaxed way to enjoy this weather, check out these easy-going trails. Great for a casual stroll or a quick breath of fresh air: www.halifaxtrails.ca/category/easy/

"Canada’s Protected Areas Generated $10.9 Billion in GDP, CPAWS Study Finds." cpaws.org/canadas-prot...

View from Pennant Point Trail with Sambro Island in the distance. Sambro Island is home to the oldest operating lighthouse in the Americas. Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park - Halifax, Nova Scotia. Map, guide & 360° virtual tour: www.halifaxtrails.ca/crystal-cres...

📢 RALLY TOMORROW AT PROVINCE HOUSE! 📢 We've seen a groundswell of organizing from multiple sectors & all corners of the province these past few weeks. Tomorrow we're gathering once again at the NS Legislature to show that we are united, & we are not backing down. #NSPoli #NSBudget #TimHouston

Conservation Investment: Protected Areas Contribute Billions to Canada's GDP youtu.be/bY7SeB2aHIA?...

"Retired wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft wants his name removed from Nova Scotia Forestry Hall of Fame. 'It’s time for forest and biologist professionals to stand up for fair nature process' " - Halifax Examiner. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/r...

"Despite what N.S. environment minister says, Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement does have timelines and unspent funding will be returned to Ottawa." - Halifax Examiner www.halifaxexaminer.ca/environment/...

"A Magical Winter Walk in Victoria Park - Truro, Nova Scotia" youtu.be/IA67soM1iuk?...

"Opinion: Nova Scotia seniors back responsible environmental policy." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

"Halifax doesn't get credit, but it beats every other Canadian city in ways you wouldn't expect." www.narcity.com/halifax-beat...

"This is why Peggy’s Cove is Nova Scotia’s most famous lighthouse." www.msn.com/en-us/travel...

Good news: I can’t have my government funding cut because I never had any to begin with. 🩸🪨❌ My mission remains the same: championing the world’s most incredible places and the legends working to save them. www.halifaxtrails.ca/about/

"A 45 per cent year-over-year increase in March flight bookings to Halifax from Canadian cities. Offering a mix of coastal scenery, walkable neighbourhoods, and strong cultural programming... nearby coastal trails, and dramatic shoreline landscapes..." ca.news.yahoo.com/skyscanner-r...

When we got hit by hurricane Fiona, my emergency weather radio was the only outside communication that worked after the cell towers went down. This seems very ill-advised. youtu.be/zqu4Nauyx3k

‼️ Yesterday, HRM Council voted almost unanimously to maintain support for HalifACT, Halifax's climate action plan. 🌱 We know that cuts to climate mitigation now will cost our communities more in the long run - in a time of austerity from our NS governments, we were overjoyed to see this huge win.

‘Cowardly cutting off an important arm’ of government: Retired DNR manager on elimination of wildlife division

Let's protect our most valuable assets.

💘 Happy Valentine's Day from the heart-shaped pond in Hemlock Ravine Park - #Halifax, #NovaScotia. Park map, guide & interactive 360° virtual tour: www.halifaxtrails.ca/hemlock-ravi...

"A unique combination of culture and adventure." "Coastal excursions provide dramatic cliffs, lighthouses, & scenic trails. Nearby natural attractions like Kejimkujik National Park offer wilderness experiences...where culture, nature, & coastal charm meet." www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

From Shubie Park Winterfest last weekend: thelaker.ca/photos-video...

❄️ Don’t let the winter blues keep you inside! From snowshoeing hidden gems to trails that actually get plowed. Classic Citadel Hill runs & neighbourhood favourites; find out where the best sledding hills are with my interactive map. www.halifaxtrails.ca/blog/outdoor... #Halifax #TakeTheRoofOffWinter

Butters the bird a popular draw on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore | CBC News

"Halifax’s Green Network Plan shows the value of spending on open spaces in a city " | Halifax Examiner (subscribers-only) www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...

Even less funding for Nova Scotia's National Historic Sites: signalhfx.ca/parks-canada...

❄️☕ Shubie Park Winterfest - This Saturday (Feb 7th) 4-6pm.

"Team encouraging Annapolis County residents to get active this winter":

Good piece about the Salt Marsh Trail & the overstretched volunteers who have accomplished so much with so little.

💚 Thanks to Susan from www.wildinnature.ca for supporting my work on Ko-Fi! (ko-fi.com/halifaxtrails)

Successful rescue from Amethyst Cove - Cape Split. Shoutout to the skilled Search and Rescue crew. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Whether you’re heading into the backcountry or prepping for the next nor'easter, I’ve curated a list of essential emergency gear, from satellite communicators to survival kits and portable power: shop.halifaxtrails.ca/product-tag/... #EmergencyPrep #OutdoorSafety

❄️📊 The best snowshoeing locations near #Halifax, Nova Scotia; see the contenders and cast your vote: www.halifaxtrails.ca/poll-best-wi...

📣 Public Engagement is open for HRM's Suburban Plan! Find all the details here: engagehalifax.ca/suburban-plan. Read along as we explain why this matters to the #HalifaxBacklands. 1/7