The First 25 Days of Amélie’s East Coast Trail Thru-Hike

    Two months ago, we asked the question, “Can a toddler hike the East Coast Trail… BY HERSELF?”  So that her efforts count as a supported through-hike, “The Rule of the Hike” is simple: Amélie has to take every single step of the 316 kilometres of coastline separating Cappahayden from Portugal Cove. When we’re done walking for a Read more about The First 25 Days of Amélie’s East Coast Trail Thru-Hike[…]

Amelie Hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 15

THE BEACHES PATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED! Today was a busy day on the Beaches Path – we met a handful of through-hikers and dozens of day hikers in addition to the 6th grade class from St. Bernard’s Elementary and hundreds of high schoolers from Bay Roberts Amalgamated. It was a busy day for us too, since this Read more about Amelie Hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 15[…]

Amélie hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 13

MOBILE BEACH TO HERRING COVE   This must be one of the most gentle hikes on the East Coast trail. After walking over the landwash at Mobile Beach, the first 500 metres of the Beaches Path is an old community cart path leading to Nolan’s Meadow, where the remnants of an abandoned settlement are still Read more about Amélie hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 13[…]

Amélie hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 12

HARRIGAN’S CONVENIENCE TO CAMEL BEACH This was another community cleanup day. Amélie started hiking from the trailhead at Ragged Beach and made it to Camel Head Point before the rain started. We plunked Amélie in the carrier, put up the hood, and ran back to the car fearing a downpour. When we got back to Gallows Read more about Amélie hikes the East Coast Trail – Day 12[…]