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Coming to the Olympics in Vancouver, BC? Bring an Umbrella and Take a Break in the Wilderness

Linda Solomon Wood 
Jan 11th, 2010

Vancouver has an array of gorgeous places to get away from the crush of the crowds, like Lynn Canyon Headwaters Park.  Take the high trail and in an instant feel a million miles away from the games people play.

Relax.

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