I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Huge palm trees shadowing rows of multicolour plants on a foot-by-foot planned grid flank the main parkway of Hilton Head Island. They’re almost as big as the signs on the walled entrances of the line-up of resorts, big-name hotels, and gated communities with golf courses. Unless it was a shopping centre, we were facing a …
This beautiful place wraps a history lesson with the leaves of the abundant trees and plants spread across 400 acres of ground, and a bow made of pink and red azaleas and camellias. Take a walk through the lush landscape dotted with multicoloured flowers and wildlife, and you’ll see why Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is …
How would you picture a place called Steel City? I don’t know about you, but when I heard that was one of Pittsburgh’s nicknames, images of a gray and gloomy industrial hub popped into my mind. As soon as I arrived all the grim in my head melted like ice cream inside a fried churro. …
You may feel like exploring a bit further away from Toronto but what comes to mind are the usual (wonderful) spots like Niagara Falls. Nothing wrong with that, but If you’re looking for some less-known places with fabulous nature trails, where you can spot tons of wildlife, plan a day trip to these lesser-known, rather …
The name Samuel de Champlain may sound familiar to you, particularly If you’ve been to Quebec. He’s the same one who was labeled “The Father of the New France”. So, what’s the connection to this park? It turns out that the Mattawa River, which runs across the park, was a waterway used by many fur …
Looking for magazine-like views of pine-covered mountains sprinkled with lakes? Want to see plenty of wildlife? I’ve got your place: Algonquin Park. A 7,630 km2 heaven for outdoor activities located north of Toronto and west of Ottawa and one of my favourite spots in South-Central Ontario. Whether for summer trips, long weekend stays, or one-day …
