When out at my parent’s place in Parksville, British Columbia, I do a lot of day hiking on the cliffs of nearby Little Mountain, an aptly named mound of rock towering over high trees wilderness.
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You can drive to the top for a terrific view.
It’s also popular for rock climbing and mountain biking.
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What a wonderful place to have right next to your parents’ retirement home!