Who would’ve thought that the flowers would be blooming and grass would be greening by the first week of April? Then again, the patterns of the seasons over the past few years haven’t exactly been like they used to. Some so-called experts attribute it to global warming while others would much rather blame a strange but normal weather cycle that inevitably rears its head a few times each century.
Whatever the case, it’s hard not to enjoy the freakishly warm temps and blooming buds. Many summer oriented local businesses are benefiting from these conditions as residents shed their winter and spring gear for lighter clothing, swimwear and other summertime apparel. Area beaches and other summer attractions are already seeing a surge of early visitors. Case in point… One of the oddest images I’ve seen in recent memory comes from a weather story on Rogers TV where a shirtless man was soaking up the sun on the shores of Wasaga Beach with the snow capped silhouette of Blue Mountain visible across the water. As John Lennon once sang, “strange days indeed”!
Though I can’t say I’ve been brave or crazy enough to sun bathe on the beach as of yet, I have taken it upon myself to roam the fairly new Tom Thomson Trail. Boasting just over 43 kilometres of hiking paradise, this sometimes rough but usually user friendly path stretches from Owen Sound through Leith and Annan to the Town of Meaford. It’s an easy jaunt to the main access point for yours truly with our residence only a few blocks from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. I encourage you to visit the trailhead kiosk and starting point next to the Owen Sound Boat Launch (north end of 2nd Avenue East). You are bound to learn lots about the history and many volunteers involved in the creation of the Tom Thomson Trail.
I won’t imply for a fleeting second that the fam and I embarked on the Tom Thomson Trail marathon. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the many other rich and rewarding trail experiences that our region has become famous for. Evidently, there is a very lengthy summer ahead to explore those as well! But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself the vast network of trails we are so lucky to have in our proximity by visiting the Bruce Grey Trail Network website at http://www.brucegreytrails.com/.
Whatever the case, it’s hard not to enjoy the freakishly warm temps and blooming buds. Many summer oriented local businesses are benefiting from these conditions as residents shed their winter and spring gear for lighter clothing, swimwear and other summertime apparel. Area beaches and other summer attractions are already seeing a surge of early visitors. Case in point… One of the oddest images I’ve seen in recent memory comes from a weather story on Rogers TV where a shirtless man was soaking up the sun on the shores of Wasaga Beach with the snow capped silhouette of Blue Mountain visible across the water. As John Lennon once sang, “strange days indeed”!
Though I can’t say I’ve been brave or crazy enough to sun bathe on the beach as of yet, I have taken it upon myself to roam the fairly new Tom Thomson Trail. Boasting just over 43 kilometres of hiking paradise, this sometimes rough but usually user friendly path stretches from Owen Sound through Leith and Annan to the Town of Meaford. It’s an easy jaunt to the main access point for yours truly with our residence only a few blocks from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. I encourage you to visit the trailhead kiosk and starting point next to the Owen Sound Boat Launch (north end of 2nd Avenue East). You are bound to learn lots about the history and many volunteers involved in the creation of the Tom Thomson Trail.
I won’t imply for a fleeting second that the fam and I embarked on the Tom Thomson Trail marathon. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the many other rich and rewarding trail experiences that our region has become famous for. Evidently, there is a very lengthy summer ahead to explore those as well! But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself the vast network of trails we are so lucky to have in our proximity by visiting the Bruce Grey Trail Network website at http://www.brucegreytrails.com/.
Its fun walking the trail until you have to carry the littlest member of the fam!!
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