Selected Articles


Spring 2012 available now at these locations.

Spring 2012 Cover

Spring 2012:

View From the Editor’s Desk: The Bounty of Nature
Readers & Viewers
Events Along the Rock
Worth the Visit: Heatherlea Farm Market
Worth the Visit: Islandview Farm Equipment
Worth the Visit: The McGibbon Hotel
Sugar Bush Adventure at White Meadow Farms Words & Photos by Chris Mills
Instead of Mowing Lawns: Pond & Waterfall Gardens; Photos by Mike Davis, Words by Gloria Hildebrandt
Featured View: Niagara Falls, Ont. from the U.S. by Mike Davis
Rehabilitating Roses; Photos by Mike Davis, Words by Gloria Hildebrandt
Robert Bateman: Spokesperson for Nature by Mike Davis
Misty’s View of Herbs by Misty Ingraham
Books & Events
HIGHLIGHTS from the Book Band: a collaboration with Escarpment Views
Books Worth Considering
Foresight

Winter 2011 Cover

Winter 2011:

View From the Editor’s Desk: Winter Begins Our Fifth Year
Readers & Viewers
Events Along the Rock
Holiday Tradition: Dundas House Tour Photographs by Mike Davis, Words by Gloria Hildebrandt
The Ultimate Antique: An 1830 Whitby House Relocated to Queenston Words & Photos by Chris Mills
Featured View: Rattlesnake Point Milton by Branimir Zlamalik
DeCou’s House of Heroes by Adam Shoalts
Misty’s View of Perfect Mashed Potatoes by Misty Ingraham
Book Views by Nancy Frater, Catherine Randall & Hazel Lyder
Coming Events
Foresight

Autumn 2011 Cover

Autumn 2011:

View From the Editor’s Desk: Provincial Election Oct. 6
Readers & Viewers
Worth the Visit: Jeremy Guy, Contemporary Abstract Sculpture
Publishers’ Diary: Blue Mountains in June Words by Gloria Hildebrandt Photos by Mike Davis
Five-Cent Delight: The Antique Lakeside Park Carousel Words & photos by Patrick Wentzel
Touring for Beauty and Creativity by Gloria Hildebrandt
Featured View: Kilbride Falls by Joseph Hollick
Ontario Election 2011, October 6 Questions & Answers
Misty’s View of Food Sensitivities and Allergies by Misty Ingraham
Book Views by Brenda Juno, Catherine Randall & Hazel Lyder
Events Along the Rock
Coming Events
Foresight

Summer 2011 Cover

Summer 2011:

View From the Editor’s Desk: A Break Between Elections
Readers & Viewers
Mysteries of Ekarenniondi, “The Rock that Stands Out” by Ken Haigh
Miraculous, Timid Turkey Vultures Words & photos by Chris Hamilton
More Than Fruits & Veg! Local Food Products Abound at Farmers’ Markets by Gloria Hildebrandt
Featured View: Showing the Flag, Erin by Mike Davis
Misty’s View of Old and New Markets by Misty Ingraham
Events Along the Rock
Book Views by Hazel Lyder, Nancy Frater & Catherine Randall
Ontario Election 2011
The Birds and the Bees, and the Dance Flies by Mike Davis
Foresight
Coming Events

Spring 2011 Cover

Spring 2011:

Editor’s View of Signs of Spring
Views From our Readers
Events Along the Rock
Worth the Visit: Lakeshore Living Outdoor Elements
Green Feathers: Rock-loving Ferns of the Niagara Escarpment by Gary Hutton
Ruth Young’s Garden for All Seasons by Gloria Hildebrandt
Featured View: Spring tulips in a private garden, Glen Williams by Mike Davis
Sap to Sugar Festivals by Trudi Down
Misty’s View of Maple Syrup by Misty Ingraham
Seana’s View of Playing Richard III by Seana McKenna
Book Views by Catherine Randall & Gloria Hildebrandt
Foresight
Winter 2010 Cover

Winter 2010:

View From the Publishers’ Desk
Views From our Readers
Worth the Visit: Topnotch Consignment Furnishings
“Christmas Past at Westfield Heritage Village” by Gloria Hildebrandt
“At Risk: Black Bears of the Bruce Peninsula” by Kelly Babcock
“Featured View: Wintery Badlands, Caledon” by Mike Davis
“This is the End: Mildred Mahoney’s Doll’s House Collection” by Chris Mills
Misty’s View of Local Holiday Pairings
Federal/Provincial Politicians Along the Niagara Escarpment
Events Along the Rock
Book Views
Foresight

Summer 2010 Cover

Autumn 2010:

View From the Editor’s Desk
Views From our Readers
Events Along the Rock

Fossil Hunting at Craigleith” by Ken Haigh
Reliving History: Fenian Raids at Old Fort Erie and Ridgeway” by Chris Mills
The Trail” photograph by Cliff Smith
Ready, Aim, Chuck a Pumpkin!” by Kelly Babcock
Misty’s View of Preserving the Harvest
Book Views
Foresight

Summer 2010 Cover

Summer 2010:

View From the Editor’s Desk
Views From our Readers
Events Along the Rock
Chi-Cheemaun Ferries Gap in Niagara Escarpment
Delphinium: Queen of Perennials
Snorkelling the Wrecks
Beyond the Garden Gate
North Shore of Manitoulin Island
Fresh, Local Farmers’ Markets
Misty’s View of Tackling Fresh, Local Produce
Book Views: Farming and Gardening

Spring 2010 Cover

Spring 2010:

View From the Editor’s Desk: Ways to Help Good Causes
Views From Our Readers
Events Along the Rock
Misty’s View of Culinary Inspirations
Worth the Visit: Young’s Pharmacy & Homecare
Spring Glory: RBG’s Tulip Garden
Featured View: “Sunrise, Spring Equinox, Limehouse” Painting by Paul Morin
Maple Moon: Sugar Making on the Escarpment 600 Years Ago
Ontario’s Only Venomous Snake: Understanding the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Grimsby Wayzgoose: For the Love of Paper and Print
Book Views: Buy a Book, Save a Bear

Winter 2009 Cover

Winter 2009:

View From the Editor’s Desk: Preparing for a Good Winter
Views From Our Readers
Events Along the Rock
Take a Look
Worth the Visit: Foodstuffs
Snack Heaven: Picard’s Local Products
“Featured View: “Under the Weather” Caledon” Photograph by Nathan Hiller
All Dressed for Christmas
Misty’s View of Niagara Wines: Delicious Surprises
Embracing Icewine
Book Views: Waterfalls in Winter

Autumn 2009 Cover

Autumn 2009:

View From the Editor’s Desk: What is Wrong With the OMB?
Views From Our Readers
Events along the Rock
“Hiking the Falling Water Trail” by Ken Haigh
High Jinks & High Flying
Centre Photograph: Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Jordan, October 2008
By Hand: The Making of Frogpond Farm Wines
Misty’s View: 7 Ways to Avoid Unscrupulous Caterers
Autumn Colour: Touring for Artists’ Studios
Seana’s View of Greek Characters
Book Views: Animal Intelligence

Summer 2009 Cover

Summer 2009:

Editor’s Letter
Events Along the Rock
Planting for Summer Bloom
Kids of Steel Conquer Collingwood
Centre Photograph: Cows graze in June beneath the Niagara Escarpment in Milton
Antiquing: A Treasure Hunt Through Time
Canadians Reliving the Civil War
Misty’s View on Dressing your Summer Greens
Re-Dressing Waste
Book Views: From Collingwood to Hamilton
Seana’s View: Performing Nude

Spring 2009 Cover

Spring 2009:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Events Along the Rock”
“Wild Orchids: The Crown Jewels of the Niagara Esacrpment” by Gary Hutton
“Sweet Tastes of Spring”
“The Credit River, Forks of the Credit Provincial Park” Photograph by Wayne Money
“The Big Picture” by Patricia Langer
“Saving Money Through Land Conservation Programs”
“Seana’s View of Doubt by Seana McKenna
“Misty’s View of The Extraordinary”
“Book Views: Local Settings Except for California”
“The Rockfort File” by Willa Gauthier

December 2008 Cover

December 2008:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Events Along the Rock”
“Devereaux House: Restoration in Progress”
“Locally Made Treats”
“Scotsdale Farm looking onto Escarpment lands” a Photograph by Alan McCord
“Beginner Caves on the Escarpment”
“Misty’s View of Christmas Dinner”
“Seana’s View: How do you solve a problem like Medea?”
“Singing for the Escarpment”
“Book Views for December”

Autumn 2008 Cover

Autumn 2008:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Events Along the Rock”
“Young’s Pharmacy at 50: A Place Unique in Ontario”
“The Creative Hands of Benitta Wilcox”
“The north slope of Dundas Valley on a misty autumn morning…” Photograph by Richard and Eleanore Kosydar
“Concerns for the Karst” by Rita Giulietti
“Around the Bay Race: Older than Boston’s”
“Misty’s View of Cooking: Earthy, Autumn Root Vegetables”
“Seana’s View: Backstage at Stratford”
“Book Views: On Plants and Animals and Building”
“Giant Hogweed Alert”


Summer 2008 Cover

Summer 2008:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Events Along the Rock”
“Walk on the Wildflower side” by Nancy Heule
“Trekking the Optimum Route: Hiking the Bruce Trail’s Bayview Escarpment Reroute”
“The Grotto on Georgian Bay, Bruce Peninsula National Park” Photograph by Robert McCaw
“Market Foraging” by Deborah Palmer
“Long-Lasting, Lush Lilacs”
“Misty’s View of Cooking: Magical Organization”
“Seana’s View: Getting the Most Out of Theatre”
“Book Views: For the Outdoors”

Spring 2008 Cover

Spring 2008:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Events Along the Rock”
“Spring in the Living Garden” by Charles Hildebrandt
“Sanctuary During the Year of the Frog” by Don Scallen
“Peony Perfection”
“Hilton Falls and historic mill site, Sixteen Mile Creek, Milton” Photograph by Neil Hester
“Halton Local Fresh Food”
“Scotsdale Farm: A Hidden Treasure”
“Misty’s View of Cooking: The Foundation”
“Seana’s View: Why Bother with Theatre?”
“Views from Local Talent”

Winter 2008 Cover

Premier Issue, Winter 2008:

“Editor’s Letter”
“Brigitte Schreyer: Continuing the artistic tradition”
“From Fountain Green to Limehouse” by Deborah Quaile
“Ice near the base of Webster’s Falls” Photograph by Richard and Eleanore Kosydar
“Old Made New: Downtown Georgetown” by Nancy Wigston
“Misty’s View of Cooking”
“The Best Burn in Winter” by Dan O’Reilly
Poetry of … Gertrude Olga Down
“Book Views”

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