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Magee Lake NA – 2024-08-24

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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Magee Lake, named after an early settler [1], lies within the Chain Lakes. Nearby Morningside, once home to a mental hospital, now has limited facilities. The area is ideal for a half day walk, botany, bugs, fungus, and dog walking, with options for snowshoeing.

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Posted in SE Quadrant - YEG-Ville | Tagged hiking, Natural-Areas, snowshoeing | Leave a reply

Eagle Hill NA – 2024-05-05

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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Technically not YEG-Ville, but then I get to make up the rules, so I am including Eagle Hill. It is an intriguing out of the way site that is challenging to visit and ‘kinda’ undisturbed.

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Posted in SW Quadrant - YEG-Ville | Tagged beyond-YegVille, Natural-Areas | Leave a reply

Redwater River Natural Area – 2024-03-29

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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A site close to Gibbons that has been partially destroyed through bush parties, ATV destruction, and an illegal gun range. Visit with extreme caution.

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Posted in NW Quadrant | Tagged hiking, Natural-Areas, nature | 1 Reply

Crippsdale Natural Area – 2024-03-29

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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Crippsdale is part of a constellation of NA’s less than an hours drive north of Edmonton. A good day walking or snowshoeing is possible in the site.

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Posted in NE Quadrant | Tagged bike, hiking, Natural-Areas, nature, snowshoeing | Leave a reply

Opal Natural Area – 2024-03-09

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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Two discrete blocks of land have a surprising guardian angel looking after them.

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Posted in NE Quadrant | Tagged Natural-Areas | 1 Reply

Bridge Lake NA – 2023-10-01

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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An OC and a PNT make up this NA. The OC shows signs of disturbances and abuse in the form of dumping. Otherwise, a good location for fat biking, walking, or snowshoeing.

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Posted in NE Quadrant | Tagged hiking, Natural-Areas, outdoors, snowshoeing | Leave a reply

Nestow NA – 2023-10-08

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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Sandy ATV trails and reasonably close to Edmonton. Unfortunately, this NA is showing signs of abuse. Still, a potential destination for hiking and fat biking.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Natural-Areas | Leave a reply

Parkland Natural Area – 2023-10-08

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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A reasonably undisturbed natural area which is best described as ‘wet’. Best visited in late fall or in winter when the southern portion is accessible.

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Posted in SE Quadrant - YEG-Ville | Tagged Beaver-Hills-Biosphere, Natural-Areas | 1 Reply

North Cooking Lake – 2023-09-16

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Phrank Potter
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One Natural Area divided into three smaller pieces. The larger southern portion has an extensive trail system and is relatively undisturbed.

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Posted in SE Quadrant - YEG-Ville, Uncategorized | Tagged kid-friendly, Natural-Areas | Leave a reply

Mount Butte Natural Area – 2023-09-07

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Phrank Potter
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Enveloping the northern portion of Battle Lake, the mount lives up to its name with a pleasant view of the lake. ATV trails seem to be mostly respectful with limited destruction.

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Posted in SW Quadrant - YEG-Ville | Tagged Natural-Areas | Leave a reply

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