What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Trail: Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, North and South Loops, with Woodlot Trail Distance Hiked: 10.3 km Time Walking: 2 hr, 48 min Trail Rating: Easy (except for the railway trestle bridge crossing...which I did not love) How to Get There: The South Loop parking lot is located at the end of Lioness Blvd (off Lions… Continue reading Day 12: Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, Qualicum Bay/Bowser
Distance Hiked: 13 km Total Time on Hike: 5 hrs 30 min Trail Rating: Moderate (with definite tricky bits) Getting There: Nile Creek Trail offers two main access points. We entered via Charleston Road, off of Highway 19A. That allows for a full 11+ km hike to the falls. If wanting to shorten this trek,… Continue reading Day 9: Nile Creek Trail, Qualicum
Today we had plans to meet up with a small group of friends to walk 4 km at Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery. To extend that walk, Richard and I began with a 5+km walk in nearby Laburnum Woods. Trail 1: Laburnum Woods, Qualicum Beach (Map) Distance: 5.6 km Walking Time: 1 hr, 15 min Laburnum… Continue reading Day 7: Laburnum Woods and Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery
Today I had the pleasure of hiking on the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail (LCRT) just outside of Bower on Vancouver Island. This simple trail showcases the beauty of a rare Coastal Douglas Fir Forest. It is also home to Sitka Spruce that commonly grow over 70 meters tall. The path is level-grade, making it an… Continue reading The Lighthouse Country Regional Trail and The Widow Badass
Retirement Reflections 