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Vol. 29, Issue 50, August 21, 2025
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Ontario Parks Waterfall Wonders and the Science of Sunsets 8 Ontario Parks for Waterfall Watchers There is something magical or wondrous about waterfalls, and Ontario Parks is home to many impressive ones. Consider a visit to one of these Ontario Parks for some waterfall inspiration: Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park This backcountry wilderness park is home to old growth pine forests and a number of excellent waterfalls. The park boasts six major waterfalls: on the North Channel, Franks Falls, Centre Falls and Helen Falls; on the South Channel, Twin Sisters, Bridal Veil and Fat Man’s Falls. Chutes Provincial Park Between Sudbury and Sault St. Marie, this Ontario Park follows the Aux Sables River. The Twin Bridges Trail leads to lookouts at the falls and the Seven Sisters Cataracts. The main falls is easily accessible, with a large viewing
deck right above the falls itself. Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park Englehart River plunges down whitewater rapids, over several cascades and waterfalls in a picturesque valley at this park. A scenic lookout provides a bird’s-eye view of the valley, and trails lead along the river to many of the waterfalls on the river. Pigeon River Provincial Park Home to 26m High Falls and 6m Middle Falls, this day-use only park near the border with Minnesota offers 5 hiking trails in summer. French River Provincial Park River rapids and gorges highlight this historic paddling route. Backcountry paddlers will get up-close to some fascinating water features, while the Recollet Falls Trail can be hiked from the Visitor Centre.
Sauble Falls Provincial Park A great park for a picnic visit, or late season camping trip (the park is open until the last weekend of October), visitors can enjoy a cascading waterfall that once used to power a timber mill and generating station. Rainbow Falls Provincial Park View the cascading waters as they plunge over the rock ledges of Rainbow Falls on their way towards Lake Superior. Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park Sometimes called the “Niagara of the North”, this is Ontario’s second highest waterfall, and is a great park to set up camp while exploring the Thunder Bay area. Remember to always be water safe when swimming, canoeing or exploring around any rivers, lakes and waterfalls.
The science and symbolism behind sunsets By Sara Moore Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset so special? What gives them Long Term their beautiful colours? Forecast Understanding the Thursday science High 24 So how are Low 15 sunsets created? Friday Light beams from High 23 Low 15 the sun have different s i z e s , c a l l e d w a v eSaturday High Low
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Sunday High 18 Low 9 Monday High 14 Low 8 Tuesday High 16 Low 10
lengths, each with their own colour. The colours red, orange, and yellow have longer wavelengths, so they can travel farther through our atmosphere. When the beams of light reach our atmosphere, they meet molecules. These could be the water molecules in our atmosphere, but can include little dust particles. These molecules bounce the light back and forth, which is referred to as scattering. When the sun is setting, its light must travel through the thickest part of the atmosphere.
This causes more scattering to occur. As a result, longer wavelengths are reflected (red, orange, and yellow), creating beautiful colours in the sky. Cont’d on P.8
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