Tag: outdoors
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Nova Scotia’s 2026 Wildfire Season: What Every Camper and Hiker Needs to Know Before You Go
Nova Scotia’s provincial parks opened for the season back in May, and if you’ve already booked a site for July or August, here’s the short version: pack like always, but check the burn map before you light anything. Provincial officials have been straightforward about it this year — another dry wildfire season is expected, and…
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Crossing the Border for a U.S. National Park This Summer? Here’s What Changed in 2026
If you’re a Canadian planning a road trip south this summer — maybe Acadia, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, or one of the other big-name U.S. national parks — the planning math changed in 2026. The short version: some of the busiest U.S. national parks now cost more for non-U.S. residents, the annual pass has…
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Garmin Trails and Garmin Explore: How to Plan Your Next Adventure with Outdoor Maps+
Updated: August 2025 Garmin has taken another big step toward making outdoor trip planning easier and more connected. With the launch of Garmin Trails in May 2025, hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts can now discover curated, vetted routes directly within Garmin’s ecosystem — and seamlessly integrate them into the Garmin Explore app for offline navigation.…
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ZOLEO’s Safety & Tracking Features Explained: Peace of Mind Beyond Cell Coverage
Venturing off-grid can be thrilling—but it’s also unpredictable. ZOLEO’s satellite messenger ensures you stay connected, safe, and trackable no matter where you go. Here’s a complete breakdown of its key features and why every outdoor adventurer should consider adding one to their gear. Two-Way Messaging That Just Works Seamless connectivity switching: Automatically moves between Wi‑Fi,…
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Garmin inReach Messenger Plus: Satellite Communication with Photo & Voice Messaging
Garmin, a leader in GPS technology and outdoor devices, has once again raised the bar with the inReach Messenger Plus, launched on 18 September 2024. Packed with advanced features, this new satellite communicator offers adventurers a more versatile way to stay connected beyond the limits of cell service. Whether trekking through remote wilderness or navigating…
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ATV Trails Between Folly Mountain and Nutby Mountain
In this video, my riding partner and I wanted to make the drive up towards Cumberland County to the Fundy Snowmobile Club in order to ride the trails and do a counterclockwise loop starting from Folly Mountain and have lunch at Nutby Mountain’s warming hut, then finishing off the run via North Shore Clubhouse and…
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Navigating the Year: ZOLEO’s Satellite Communicator Highlights
Ahoy, adventurers! As we set sail into the sunset of another incredible year, it’s time to drop anchor and take a look back at the exciting developments that unfolded in the world of ZOLEO satellite communicators. Grab your compass, because we’re about to navigate through a roundup of news that rocked ZOLEO’s boat in 2023.…
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Exploring the Scenic Trans Canada Trail on Your ATV: Tatamagouche to Pictou Adventure
In this thrilling video, we’ll be taking the scenic route from Tatamagouche to Pictou, a journey that contrasts the previous one we took towards Oxford. Brace yourself for an immersive experience, crossing vast farmlands and encountering numerous points of interest along the Trans Canada trail.
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Two Days Of Side by Side Trail Riding In Mersey Bowater Nova Scotia
After Christmas, the weather got cold for a few days, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to get out and do two days of riding with the side by side up in the Mersey Bowater. Day one – Pipeline Road Side Trails Went solo up on pipeline road, starting from Mersey bowater…
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Searching For iOverlander Primitive Campsites While Side By Side Riding Can-Am Defender
One area that I do the most of my Side by Side riding is within the Mersey Bowater woodlands. The vast network of logging roads around the dozens of lakes make it perfect for primitives camping while overlanding. So I decided to search out some campsites that I was seeing on my Garmin Tread as…