Now is a good time to remember the beauty that surrounds us—both in the landscape and in the people in our community.
Feel free to share your favourite outdoor places and positive people stories in the comments below.
Be well.

Huntsville’s Cann Lake at sunrise on March 16, 2020 (Dawn Huddlestone)
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Here is today’s best news.
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It’s. The. First. Day. Of…. SPRING.
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(Yes, the equinox officially happens 11:35 p.m. tonight.)
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Temp is going up to plus 8 today, plus 11 tomorrow. Throw open your windows and make the inside of your home smell like Muskoka! Go do outdoors things; we have tons of space to stay six feet apart while saying “Hi.”
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The sap is running; revel in the sweetness of Muskoka’s favourite home-grown product!
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Feel the wonderful relief of warmth in the air in March.
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When the weather is mildest today, Raphi and I are going to go out and take down the Christmas lights. They’ve done their job, keeping our spirits bright during long winter nights.
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This is so intensely my second-favourite time of year, it’s almost my favourite.
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Summer is coming!