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Canada's 4 Prettiest Fall Camping Destinations
Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
Standing beneath a cathedral of tees with orange and red maple leaves, it's hard to imagine a better place to experience fill in Canada. The majestic colours of sugar and red maple trees are best seen in mid-September to mid-October. Aspens, tamaracks and red oak trees, on the other hand, hit their peak in mid-to-late-October.
Jasper National Park, Alberta
Rugged mountains glaciers, forests and wild rivers make Jasper a perfect fall camping destination. More than 1,200 kilometres of hiking trails showcase a brilliant display of fall colours. Jasper is hone to the world's largest Dark Sky Preserve, an area free of artificial light pollution, so get ready to enjoy countless stars and constellations with the naked eye at night.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia
Whether you're coming for the cool ocean air or a unique showcase of fall colours, the Cape Breton Highlands will not disappoint. The only sound you'll hear will be the leaves crunching under your boots when exploring the Cabot Trail. Cold-blooded campers can even try pitching a tent by the sea. If you like back-country camping, go for ‘Fishing Cove.' Want a large kitchen shelter and flush toilets? Try ‘Maclntosh Brook.' There's lots to choose from in these Maritime fall camping destinations.
Okanagan Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia
You don't have to be a wine aficionado to appreciate the Okanagan, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Fill a tetra park with wine to enjoy while watching the sparkly Okanagan River reflect the beautiful colours of autumn. Wine not your thing? Grab some fresh fruit from one of many orchards instead. And don't forget to bring your binoculars: The park is a favourite of bird and bat-watchers alike.
"Is this making us old or keeping us young? "my husband asked as he lifted the three heavy backpacks from the canoe.
"I don't know, I replied. The heat and mosquitoes were getting to me, and I was wondering whether we were crazy to have started a canoe trip during the hottest week of the summer. But even in fall, our canoe trips — while certainly cooler — are no easier.
I've always loved getting away from civilization to enjoy the peace of nature, to be on a news blackout(中断)and to reflect on the past year and the year to come, which is why we've been doing this regularly for most of the 38 years we've been together.
Now as we're getting older, it's getting harder-aching knees, aching feet, aching backs. So, we're changing our habits. Instead of extreme whitewater trips in the far north, we're going on lake trips closer by. Instead of pulling on the heavy pack myself and rising from a sitting position, my husband lifts it up while I thread my arms through the belts. Along the way, I might stop to admire the green plants beside the path or feel the soft surfaces of the moss, and my husband is usually waiting at the other end, wondering why it's taken me so long. During the night, we no longer stay up late to see the stars. Instead, we now get into the tent by 9 p. m. —exhausted after one day's hard work — and drift to sleep listening to birds sorrowful call.
Over the years, my canoe-tripping experience has evolved to focus less on the physical and more on the abstract things. Like a solar battery, I store up the energy I absorb from the forest, rocks and waters to help me through the rest of the year. The rhythm of paddling becomes a process of deep thinking rather than an endurance test.
"How long can we continue doing this?" asked my husband at the end of the last trip.
"I don't know," I answered, but inside, I thought: "As long as our bodies and minds hold out. I hope forever."
It was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn's house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.
So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive, we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a comer and stopped--and I gasped in amazement.
From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips(郁金香).
A lot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?
As we approached the home that stood in the center of the property, we saw a sign that read, "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking". The first answer was:"One Woman--Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain." The second was: "One at a Time." The third: "Started in 1958."
I was so moved by what we had seen. "She changed the world," I said, not getting over the shock, "one bulb (球茎) at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it."
"Imagine," I added, "if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?"
Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. "Start tomorrow," she said. "Better yet, start today."
Traveling is a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and are allowed to take a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest, meet different people and make friends with them. Then you will forget your tiredness and troubles and be more healthy. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you.
But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad accident, you may be trapped in it and waste your time. What's more, the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain, it may rain suddenly. You may be caught in the rain and may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen or that you may have an injury. All these are terrible things that can happen to a tourist.
Therefore, before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try to avoid accidents. If you do these, you can enjoy your travels better and reduce unnecessary troubles.
It's not unusual to see an unreasonable child lying on the ground drumming his heels. Beside him is a desperate mother yelling at the top of her lungs.
If you took all the parenting styles around the world and ranked them by their gentleness, the Inuit(因纽特人) approach would certainly rank near the top. All the moms mention one golden role: Inuit's no-yelling policy is their central component to raising cool-headed kids. The culture views scolding, or even speaking to children in all angry voice, as inappropriate, although little kids are pushing parents' buttons.
Playful "storytelling" is another trick to sculpting kids' behavior. Parents "retell" what happened when a boy threw a tantrum(发脾气)by way of what Shakespeare would understand all too well: putting on a "drama". After the child has calmed down, the parents will review what happened when the child misbehaved, usually starting with a question: "Can you show us how to throw a tantrum?" If he takes the bait and performs the action, the mom will ask a follow-up question with a playful tone. For example: "Does that seem right?" or "Are you a baby?" She is getting across the idea that "big boys" won't throw a tantrum.
What you do in response to your children's emotions shapes their brains. So next time, seeing your boy misbehave, try using the Inuit's storytelling approach. And don't forget to keep coo1. After all, boys will be boys.
A. Don't shout or yell at small children.
B. Then the child has to think what he should do.
C. They teach the children challenges of life on the land.
D. Raising a well-behaved kid is really a head-scratching thing.
E. Kids' brains are still developing the circuitry needed for self-contro1.
F. But this storytelling differs hugely from those fairy tales full of moral lessons.
G. Those are the very things that the traditional knowledge of hunting cultures teaches and passes on to the younger generation.
Many people think of Israel as being hot all year round. But this is far from the 1. While it's true that Israel's weather is famously steamy in July and August, it is 2not this way all the time. Israel's weather also 3from that in North America and Western Europe. Here, you will basically 4two different seasons: winter from late October to mid-March, and summer from April to October.
September and October are traditionally regarded as the busiest and most crowded months for tourism in Israel. The next 5time is in April. In between these months, the country is typically less crowded and busy. This makes 6a good time to visit.
During the season, the weather in Israel is cool and rainy. The average temperatures at this time 7from 50 to 60 degrees F at night and 62 to 72 degrees F during the day. The only areas that normally receive snowfall are Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. Tel Aviv and other coastal 8do not receive any snow at all. As you can imagine, people 9from coastal places to experience snowfall when it does 10 !
During February and March, the entire country experiences a beautiful 11Almost everywhere you go, you will see green popping up—a lovely 12of the plentiful winter rain. The regions of Golan and Galilee are 13covered with wild flowers. It is quite a beautiful view. 14, there's really no "bad" time to visit Israel. But if you'd like to visit the country during its 15busy season, winter is the right time to plan your trip.
Canadian Prime Minister led the government officials through Vancouver's historic Chinatown for the city's annual Chinese New Year Parade.
Lion dancers (dress) in silver, purple and red danced to the drum beats outside the Chinese Cultural Centre. The event marks the (large) gathering of lion dancers in all of Canada. At tone crossing, a massive golden dragon danced under control of about a dozen young men.
Vancouver is home more than 400,000 Chinese-Canadians. "I love the Chinese New Year Parade it's an inclusive activity and we highlight the strength of each person," said Mayor Gregor. The event showed a contrast between Canada and he called a "discomforting" immigration order issued by the U.S. President Donald Trump that banned travel to the U.S.
Penny Lim was one of the viewers, who (hold) a camera in her hand. Her father moved to Vancouver from Guangdong Province. Born here, Lim has been coming to the parade for decade (record) and photograph the lion dancers. "The colors are various, and the (combine) of orange, pink, yellow are quite exciting," she said. "It's a connection to our culture, and (essential) it's festive and a lot of fun."
