OutdoorOttawa | Site Wide Activity http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/feed Site Wide Activity Feed Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:52 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.7 en-US http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/dont-forget-your-camera/ Bryce wrote a new post, Don't forget your camera!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/dont-forget-your-camera/ Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:52 +0000 ThumbnailThe folks at Paddling Headquarters just posted a nice little round-up of some new water proof cameras available for 2013.

The Panasonic Lumix is tops on their list, but you can check out the rest by clicking on the link...

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/camp-stove/ Bryce wrote a new post, Camp Stove!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/camp-stove/ Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:36 +0000 ThumbnailMinimalists and nature lovers rejoice! Here is yet another rugged, light (9oz), compact (3.8in tall), wood burning camp stove.

It's called the 'Solo Stove'.  It's a natural convection inverted downgas gasifier […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8794/ Bryce posted an update: FIRE!!! http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8794/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:14 +0000 FIRE!!!

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8793/ Bryce posted an update: Hey, check this out! This intrepid group of paddlers took a […] http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8793/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:20 +0000 Hey, check this out! This intrepid group of paddlers took a 113 day journey down the Green and Colorado rivers, then made a 3.5min video. crazy!

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/sunday-bike-days-are-back/ Bryce wrote a new post, Sunday Bike Days are Back!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/sunday-bike-days-are-back/ Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:21 +0000 ThumbnailGood news everyone! Sunday bike days in the capital are back!  Starting this Sunday, May 19th, the Rockcliffe Parkway, Colonel By Drive and the Sir John A Macdonald parkways will be closed to motor traffic from […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/velo-msm/ Bryce wrote a new post, Velo MSM!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/velo-msm/ Thu, 16 May 2013 17:57:08 +0000 ThumbnailLooks like Mte.Ste.Marie is hosting a trail day, Saturday May 18th too!  This one's a little different though.

Sounds like the folks at Velo MSM are looking for recruits to help build and connect new trails. […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/tentsile-tent/ Bryce wrote a new post, Tentsile Tent, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/tentsile-tent/ Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:40 +0000 Thumbnail So, what do you do when your campsite isn't exactly level? When its full of tree roots and rocks? When there's no decent ground to drive in your tent pegs?  Or, if the threat of bears keeps you out of the woods […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/bikes-and-bbq-in-south-march/ Bryce wrote a new post, Bikes and BBQ in South March!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/bikes-and-bbq-in-south-march/ Thu, 16 May 2013 16:24:38 +0000 ThumbnailWell folks, the biking season is upon us, and the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association is doing their part to start it off right!

The OMBA is hosting a Bike Demo Day, out at the South March Highlands mountain […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/vanier-velo-fest-in-ottawa/ Bryce wrote a new post, Vanier Velo Fest in Ottawa!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/vanier-velo-fest-in-ottawa/ Wed, 15 May 2013 19:15:43 +0000 ThumbnailGood news folks. The Vanier Velo-Fest will be coming to Ottawa, for the first time ever, on June 1st, 2013!

Head down to City Hall on Saturday and check out the Bike Rodeo from 1pm til 6pm and take part in the […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8785/ Bryce posted an update: If you're looking for something to do this evening, check […] http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8785/ Wed, 15 May 2013 18:43:55 +0000 If you're looking for something to do this evening, check out the Ride of Silence. Good cause!

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/gatineau-park-pathways-reopen-to-motor-vehicles/ Bryce wrote a new post, Gatineau Park Pathways Reopen to Motor Vehicles, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/gatineau-park-pathways-reopen-to-motor-vehicles/ Wed, 15 May 2013 18:34:57 +0000 ThumbnailFor those of you looking for a nice drive through the Gatineau Park, good news! As of Friday May 10th, the pathways and parking lots are now open to motor vehicles, all the way to the Champlain lookout.

Great […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/6566/ Bryce wrote a new post, Court Orders Gamelin Street Closure, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/6566/ Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59:55 +0000 Thumbnail

You may have read JP's recent articles about the Gamelin Street court case (like this one and this one)...  Well, the decision is made! and a section of Gamelin street will be relenquished to the park and […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8781/ Bryce posted an update: Check out this pic of the sunset over the Ottawa River. […] http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8781/ Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:23 +0000 Check out this pic of the sunset over the Ottawa River. Courtesy of Peter Dudley. Thanks Peter!
A World Explored: Sunset over the Ottawa River near Britannia Beach
http://aworldexplored.blogspot.ca/2013/05/sunset-over-ottawa-river-near-britannia.html

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8787/ Blog: new trail re-route from Mountain Bike Forest Lea in the group Forest Lea Mountain Bike Trails http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8787/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:00 +0000 A short re-route has been roughed in on Fence Line. After the steep downhill the trail climbed up a muddy gully. A new re-route takes a dry line on the ridge. It […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8788/ Blog: bridges complete from Mountain Bike Forest Lea in the group Forest Lea Mountain Bike Trails http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8788/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:00 +0000 After a work crew day and some final touches, the beaver dam bridges are good for riding. The whole thing was lifted up higher and rock anchored, so hopefully they […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/a-meech-lake-apartheid/ Jean-Paul Murray wrote a new post, A MEECH LAKE APARTHEID, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/a-meech-lake-apartheid/ Wed, 08 May 2013 01:56:39 +0000 Thumbnail

On the eve of Gatineau Park’s 75th anniversary, Meech Lake is a sorry spectacle showcasing the death of the park’s public vocation

From tax fraud running rampant among Meech Lake residents, to the building […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/gatineau-parkways-opening-delayed/ Bryce wrote a new post, Gatineau Parkways Opening, Delayed!, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/05/gatineau-parkways-opening-delayed/ Mon, 06 May 2013 19:44:10 +0000 ThumbnailMuch like spring this year, the opening of the Gatineau Parkways will be a little late arriving.

The winter was hard on the park, causing lots of fallen trees, which are still being removed. Also, there is […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/04/gatineau-park-balloon-crash/ Bryce wrote a new post, Gatineau Park Balloon Crash, on the site OutdoorOttawa http://outdoorottawa.com/2013/04/gatineau-park-balloon-crash/ Mon, 06 May 2013 18:59:54 +0000 ThumbnailThe pilot and crew of a Gatineau Balloon festival entrant spent an impromptu night in the Gats on sunday as wind shifts forced the balloon off course, causing it to crash land in some soft pine trees near the […]

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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8776/ Dave posted an update in the group Gatineau Park: http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8776/ Mon, 06 May 2013 16:45:13 +0000
VICTORY FOR GATINEAU PARK: COURT OKAYS CLOSING GAMELIN STREET | OutdoorOttawa
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]]> http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8775/ Dave posted an update in the group Paddling: KC the Happy Camper is kayaking around Newfoundland these […] http://outdoorottawa.com/activity/p/8775/ Mon, 06 May 2013 16:34:58 +0000 KC the Happy Camper is kayaking around Newfoundland these days... here's his first vid:

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