Outdoor Ed Article
Assignment #1
History of Hiking in
Canada – Discover Canadian Outdoors
Rating: ***
This article focuses on where
hiking trails across Canada have originated from. It talks about how many
trails originally appeared from Native people using them to hunt, fish, and
make trades.
This article is not only packed
with information about the historical features of hiking, but also with more
recent information. I learned that two new trails are being created that go
coast-to-coast across Canada. These sound like really interesting trails
because they are snowmobiling, horseback riding, and cross country skiing
friendly! I also found the length of some trails astonishing. One of the trails
mentioned in the article is over 650 miles long; it’s located in New Brunswick.
I’ve only been on a few hiking trails before because I had no idea how much
diversity there is. I’m inspired to research some new trails, and possibly try
something a little further away from home.
I’ve never thought about the
historical aspect of hiking trails. Usually I would just think about the
scenery and wildlife but now I can keep my eye out for the historical features
as well. Reading this article has inspired me to also look at the history
aspect when choosing a hiking trail.
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