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Hiking Vacation

There are many types of vacations you can explore, from active to restful, it just depends on what you are interested in. Some people enjoy a relaxing vacation at a resort. Others enjoy an action-packed vacation with a lot of site-seeing.

If you enjoy the outdoors and sports, maybe you should consider a hiking vacation. There are many wonderful sites to see on a hiking vacation and the excercise you get is very healthy for you! The great thing about a hiking vacation is that usually you'll find hikes for all levels--you don't have to be an expert at the sport.

Plan a Hiking Vacation
You'll find great trails for all levels at Salt Spring Island in the Gulf Islands. These trails are located at the beach and inland and boast many beautiful views. Salt Spring Island is also a great place for a cycling vacation. Many of the hiking paths allow bikes, plus it is easy to get around the small island with a bike.

You can search for Salt Spring Island hiking options on the Internet before you arrive. Ruckle Provincial Park is a great place to take a hike and is the only public campground in Salt Spring. You can also ask the hotel you are lodging at for recommendations on local hikes. They might know of some out-of-the-way hikes that aren't well known or listed on the Internet.

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