{"id":131,"date":"2012-05-12T22:42:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-13T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arcturusretreat.ca\/wordp\/?p=131"},"modified":"2012-05-12T22:42:00","modified_gmt":"2012-05-13T05:42:00","slug":"hidden-groves-may-12-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcturusretreat.ca\/wordp\/hidden-groves-may-12-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Groves – May 12, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"
Today felt like summer had arrived. \u00a0Everyone was so happy to see sunshine and warm temperatures that it was a must to spend as much time outside as possible. \u00a0So after stocking up at the Sechelt Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market<\/a>, I headed for Sechelt’s Hidden Groves<\/a>\u00a0along Sechelt Inlet. \u00a0It was the grand opening & ribbon cutting for the new fully accessible trail. \u00a0“Take It Easy” or “ayat-tsut” (in\u00a0sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh<\/span><\/span>\u00a0) is about 500m of level meandering trail through the forest open to anyone. \u00a0Wheelchairs, scooters and strollers joined the group today for the opening hike.<\/div>\n
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This is another one of our fabulous Sunshine Coast trail systems that is only possible because of extremely dedicated volunteers. \u00a0This single trail was built over the past few months and required over 600 hours of volunteer sweat & hard work. \u00a0Many local companies and the District of Sechelt came together with materials and equipment, and a number of important grants were earned from various foundations to create a financial base.<\/p>\n

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The area has a large network of trails that include a number of old growth giants estimated to be 750 years old. \u00a0This was my first trip to the area, but the sights from this short trek were fantastic. \u00a0Look at this old beauty standing, but at an amazing angle.<\/div>\n

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new shelter at the trail entrance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I look forward to my next hiking trip to Hidden Groves when I have time to explore all of the trails….and many more days of warm sunshine like today. \u00a0If you’re not tempted enough…have a look at the Hidden Groves brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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