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[Outdoor Insider] Hiking the Bearspaw Dam Trail 🌲
The Outdoor Insider Local Adventure Itineraries Hey Insider! This week, we explored a peaceful trail with lots of ups and downs that we'd never hiked before: Bearspaw Dam Trail. And the best part? It's only 20 minutes from downtown, and there was literally no one else on the trail! It felt like we'd completely left the city, without the hassle of driving 1-2 hours first. This area has a small network of trails, that can lead you to surrounding neighbourhoods, through thick trees, and...
Inner-city 4-park walking loop near Roxboro 🌲
The Outdoor Insider Local Adventure Itineraries Hey Insider! This week, we went on a multi-park adventure to explore a few natural spaces right here in the city (we hadn't even been to 2 of them!). We're talking secluded treed trails, beautiful viewpoints that aren't hard to get to, a recently reopened riverside park, and more... While you're out exploring, keep your eyes peeled for signs of spring! We spotted tiny green grass shoots, robins hopping around, and the sun slowly melting away...
Walk, hike & explore at Ann & Sandy Cross
The Outdoor Insider Local Adventure Itineraries Hey Insider! This week, we planned to hike in Kananaskis, but changed our minds when we saw avalanche warnings across the Rockies. So instead, we explored somewhere closer to home, where you can still catch a mountain view, AND see the city skyline, at the same time! Just outside Calgary’s southwest edge, you'll find Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, with over 20kms of scenic trails, rolling foothills, and diverse wildlife—all within a...