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The results are in and judges have spoken.  Here are the winners in each category with honorable mention. Thank-you for all the entries.   Winners – 1) Best Picture – Janet Hutchingson, Lawrence, Kansas, USA,  2) Best Scenery -White Point – Patricia McCormack, Port...Read more

At the recent Cabot Trail Tourism Solutions Conference at Keltic Lodge,  Cape Breton Highlands National Park were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable contributions as a partner for the 2007 Hike the Highlands Festival.  In the picture above are – Jocelyne Quann,...Read more

Another amazing day on the trails at Skyline and Fishing Cove located on the Cheticamp side of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Close to 50 hikers enjoyed the two guided walks on another beautiful sunny day. I notice I got a windburn on Skyline. Today the festival is now past the halfway...Read more

The Hike The Highlands Festival Society is excited about the team of Guides and Sweeps assembled for this year’s festival. “I think it is our best team yet “says Tom C. Wilson, Chair, Hike the Highlands Festival Society.  A great deal of credit goes out to Marie Stradeski and...Read more

Hike the Highlands Festival web site uses google my maps to help hikers find the trailhead,  pictures of the trails and trails descriptions.  Videos will be added later. This new technology makes it easier for the hiker to plan what hikes they will be doing during the festival.  Visit our map...Read more

Just 5 weeks away before the 4th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival begins on September 14, 2007. It is time to start thinking about registering for the Hike the Highlands Festival. There are two ways to pre-register: 1) download the e-brochure (pdf format) of the festival , complete the form and...Read more

While camping in Cheticamp at National Park Campground, my wife and I hike a few trails on this side of the National Park. One of the trails was Corney Brook. The trail began on the other side of the road from the parking lot. It was nice, wide trail allowing two people to walk side by […]Read more