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Rustic Camping at Lac du Sourd: Our Family Adventure in Papineau-Labelle Park
If you’re looking for a true rustic camping experience in Quebec, Lac du Sourd in Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve offers just that. It’s remote, peaceful, and full of those little surprises that make camping trips unforgettable. Packing Dilemmas and a Bumpy Start I’m standing by the car, trying to fit one last bag into the trunk.…
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A Valentine’s Adventure Interrupted
Day 1: Beating the Storm to Quebec City It’s Wednesday evening, and we’re settling into our hotel room in Quebec City. But why are we here? Simple—tomorrow, we’re supposed to be in Monts-Valin National Park for a long-planned Valentine’s adventure. Of course, nature has its own plans. A major snowstorm is rolling in, with forecasts…
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Labour Day Adventure: Hiking Mont Sugar Loaf in Appalachian Park
We’re in the car, driving to our next adventure! It’s the Labour Day long weekend, giving us the perfect chance to explore a new destination. This time, we are heading northeast, about an hour from Quebec City, with one goal in mind – Hiking Mont Sugar Loaf in Parc des Appalaches. Since it’s too far…
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Discovering the Adirondack Mountains: A 2-Day Adventure Full of Surprises
The Adirondack Mountains are known for their stunning views, peaceful lakes, and trails that challenge your body and refresh your mind. In July 2024, we together with our friends embarked on a 2-day adventure to the Adirondack Mountains. We only had a short time, so instead of following a strict plan, we kept things flexible,…
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Chasing Rainbows: Conquering Owl’s Head Lookout.
Introduction The day began with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty. After a day of heavy rain, we decided to cancel our original plan to hike one of the mountains ⛰️ from the Saranac 6er challenge in Adirondacks. Instead, we picked the trail to Owl’s Head Lookout for no particular reason—maybe because it was relatively…
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Hidden in the Heights: Our Two-Night Yurt Adventure on Mont Caribou
Introduction We are on a quest to conquer as many mountains as we can reach. Fortunately, there are many located not too far away, just waiting for us to come. So, scrolling through maps has become one of my usual activities. One day, I stumbled upon a not-very-informative picture with a very interesting name –…