I feel lucky to live in Ontario where getting out into nature is relatively easy if you have the will. In the fall we decided to hike the Niagara Gorge, the weekend we chose was unseasonably warm, so it was a good idea to …
Getting to this trail requires a commitment to driving 3.5 hours from the GTA, but the hike itself and the spectacular view is so worth it. If you get an early start, it is easy to make it to the trail head by mid-morning, …
My early years were spent in the countryside, but I moved to the city in my late teens and have lived the urban life ever since. While I enjoy the lifestyle and the convenience of having all the amenities at my fingertips, I do …
Welcome to Flint and Steel Works. This site is dedicated to the outdoors, nature appreciation and lifes adventures both big and small. I’ve always been an outdoors guy since I was old enough to hold a paddle. My dad introduced me to backcountry camping …
Well, this is all new for me. Im going to try my hand at blogging as a project to start with my daughter and myself to see how we do. This blog is to share my love of all things outdoors, nature, lakes, trees …