Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
A Brief History of the Park The roots of this preserve date from the late 19th century when the area served as a major lumber producer. This activity continued but the American conservationist movement put pressure on the government to set aside land for conservation. Thus the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve was created in 1895. The …
Geography Blackpool is located in the North-Eastern reaches of England, past the large port city of Liverpool. The city was constructed on the The Fylde, a flat plain on the Irish Sea. The name of the town derives from a discolored liquid that was dumped into the sea flowing a peat bog that formed a …
The Nottawasaga Bluffs I was given a lift to the Nottawasaga parking lot by my Cousins who I was hiking with that day. The whole thing had been their idea and I was pleased to tag along. I had learned of the meaning of Nottawasaga while in the town of Wasaga Beach, a word used …
By the looks of a busy summer day at Auschwitz it is difficult to feel the horror that awaited thousands upon thousands of Jews as their awaited their cruel fate, cowering together in gas chambers. The peak tourist season bring in crowds numbering in excess of two million people, as such consider visiting during winter …
Goderich Geography This town is one that is surely more beautiful then the photos would indicate. Built from an octagonal street grid around the town courthouse, this area is referred to as “the Square” and it is a sublime exaple of town planning that cannot be captured by the camera at street level. To the …
Expanding on my previous post on the Eastern Townships, this article will explore the area of the townships longing the southern border with the United States. This area is known for its rural charm, quaint towns, stunning churches and wonderful nature trails. I recommend doing this region of the townships by car as public transit …
Expanding on my previous post on the Eastern Townships, this article will explore the touristic heartland of the townships, an area central located containing stunning ski trails, crystal clear lakes, quaint pastoral land and tree covered hills. This area is known for its rural charm but also hosts an underrated food and drink scene. In …
Please see the following posts for more information on the different geographical areas of the Eastern Townships: Geography Located in the eastern reaches of Quebec, where the border almost touches upon Maine and New Hampshire. It is geographically similar to the northern reaches of those state, being part of the Appalachian hills system that runs …
On my way up to spay lake I encountered a few mountain goats roaming the landscape, As well as partially blocking the road!. The mountain runoff contained in Spay lake is controlled via a series of reservoirs and channels. These in turn are managed by a series of weirs and intake channels. Make sure to …
Nestled withing the foothills of central Pennsylvania is an old agricultural college town, with a reputation for party like no other. During the day students scurry the campus with a nervous energy, dragging books in heavy bags strapped to their backs and at night the streets come alive with a different energy, a pulse that …
