Share this!It is the simple things in life that are important right? Lately, we have all heard how the busy life has become so glorified, especially to parents of young children. There is just too much “STUFF” around––too much technology, too much screen time, too many organized activities and too many toys! Seriously, what is the deal with all this materialism and especially geared towards the...
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Share this!There are so many great places to go camping in our little neck of the woods. The perks of camping in Powell River are that sites are almost never full–unlike our neighbouring big cities–and they are all relatively cheap, and some places, even free. The best times to go are often in the off-season, when you don’t have to pay the summer rates. So, in case you didn’t know...
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Share this!Do you hear the trail calling? I do. I don’t get out there nearly as often as I’d like, so knowing it’s waiting is always tickling the back of my mind. You know what I mean? It’s hard to resist, especially when nature provides t-shirt weather with skies a crisp azure blue. And so as Bob’s birthday approached, and we’d yet to do an overnighter on...
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Share this!“Twisted Sister” – Start at the Farmer’s Market A heart pounder, leg emptier, smile producing sweat infested ride and bring a beer from TSB for after-ride celebrations! This is a fun, local-knowledge-only ride and we are sharing it with you! Inspired by the Wild Women Cycling Club’s infamous ride called “Twisted Sister” but with some variation all just for fun of course. Meeting...
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Share this! Park at the Suicide Creek Trail head with a plan to ride counter-clockwise. (Check out the map) The options here are to ride just Suicide Creek, which is mostly flat with only slight technical challenges and a “Blue Square”rating/level (based because of exposed roots). When you complete this lovely lasso shaped loop, you can turn left as you come out of Suicide and be back at your...
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Share this!Just another day in Powell River, as this bald eagle poses for a few photos before tucking into his meal. Is that an eel? Photos by Darlene Merilees Bad day to be an… eel? By Powtown Post Eagle and eel By Powtown Post Now if you’ll excuse me… By Powtown Post I’m about to eat this sea creature By Powtown Post Have a wild and crazy Powell River photo to share?...
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