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With all this Happy Camper knowledge at his fingertips, Hiker is ready for adventure....

After paddling to the destination, the canoe is left in its designated spot waiting to be put back in the water and loaded. Countless pictures have been taken of the canoe in this state of stillness....

Purchased a used, but new to us Eureka Kananaskis 4 person tent from the Portage Store. This was the first time using it in the backcountry....

Stayed at site #234 on Copper Lake during a weekend solo trip through the Northern loop of Kawartha Highlands Signature Sites Provincial Park...

Hiker really liked the park staff at Rabbit Blanket campsite and he was more than willing to take a picture with Hiker. After examining the photo, Hiker says "He's so tall!"....

Hiker spent a couple hours skipping rocks into the bay, patiently waiting for a beautiful sunset on Superior....

Hiker and I paddled across Cedar Lake to the 710m portage into the Petawawa river to checkout the waterfall we could hear across the lake....

Hiker and I hiked the 11km trail to Peats Mountain with views of the Superior coast....

Hiker making sure to wear his PFD on a stand up paddle board. Seeing too many people without a PFD on their SUP on the cottage lakes, he wanted this to be a friendly reminder....

Taking advantage of our membership at the The Canadian Canoe Museum as well as our close proximity. Hiker always loves our visits and looks forward to putting on a puppet show :)...

The planning begins for next years trip into Temagami thanks to Jeff's maps :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

While visiting in Huntsville we decided to take a trip over to Algonquin Base camp to have a look. Shared a couple stories with the owner and made our way back home. #RewardsAreOutThere...

The portage may only have been small, maybe 30 meters or less but Hikers appetite was big! We take a break for some lunch before setting back out on our way to the next portage at High Falls. #RewardsAreOutThere...

Hiker and I love this spot at the top of High falls where we have taken pictures on trips before. It was nice visiting this spot again and getting yet another picture. #RewardsAreOutThere...

This is one of our favorite local outfitters. Adventure Outfitters is just outside of Lakefield, Ontario and is usually one of our stops before heading on an adventure. #RewardsAreOutThere...

This guy was hard to spot in nature and in our picture. He was perched on a log raised out of the water and blended in with pure stillness. He was content letting us pass by but as we were getting ready to take a...

Hiker and I went for a day paddle to do some fishing on Eels Creek. The goal was to paddle well above High Falls to 28 and back. Didn't quite make it the far but close and no fish were caught. We did get out...

Managed to wrangle up my oldest son Hunter for Harvest gathering 2016. Couldn't ask for better roommates in my tent than my two boys. ...

After creating a refuge from heavy rain and wind amidst the cedars, we kept positive sourcing materials for our "Friction by Fire " bow drill workshop at Harvest gathering 2016. With a pump of the PITPC Flag, Hiker was showing his enthusiasm and keeping positive...

We arrived later than expected to Harvest Gathering 2016. By the time we setup camp and socialized with a few people it was bedtime. Rain came in the early morning which made for a wet start to the day. We finally got our tarp setup...

Hiker napping in the hammock after riding his bike around Bon Echo PP. He naps hard after playing hard :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

Our car camping site at Bon Echo. #390 in the Fairway section of the park. We also visited our friends site booked in the same area on the same weekend :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

Dinged my boat with this lovely rock just sitting below the surface on Scootamatta River. Didn't see it with the overcast but once the Sun came out from behind the clouds, it was there, clear as day....

Using my headlamp to light the way during a night paddle down the Pigeon River. Also used to let other boats know we are out there. #RewardsAreOutThere...

Inspired by Bob Dylan, Hiker likes to carry around his purple harmonica and blow into it all day long if you let him. One of his favorite instruments played by a musician he likes to listen to. I encourage it and love listening to him...

I have owned this guitar for about three or four years and pick it up every so often. I can play cords but can never really put anything together. Her you see me making sound, not music. Something I may never get good at but...

My son Hiker and I decided to get in an early morning hike on the High Pines trail in Bon Echo PP....

Hiker is doing his best to recreate the pose that I do when practicing Mindfulness Meditation at home or in Nature. Getting into the moment :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

During our drive home from Bon Echo Hiker asked if we could do some more paddling and fishing. We stopped at the rest area along highway #7 near the Tweed turn off. Hiker and I paddled on the Skootamatta River and did a bit of...

Enjoying some time with my dog "Chaya" while on a backcountry trip. She is letting me know she is enjoying herself too. A little R&R together in the outdoors. #RewardsAreOutThere...

Hiker with an ear to ear smile while fishing on the shore of the Skootamatta River. My boy loves his fishing :) Outdoor smiles for days! #RewardsAreOutThere...

My buddy Bill and I taking a refreshing dip in the mighty Mazinaw Lake. Second deepest in Ontario at 145 meters deep. #RewardsAreOutThere...

My friend Sara hugging a Birch tree during a walk to the point at Bon Echo PP, after a stopping at the gift shop/book store. #RewardsAreOutThere...

Try getting a selfie with my son Hiker in the area. He always finds his way into the picture. Regardless this is my campfire selfie ;) #RewardsAreOutThere...

This is our group selfie by the campfire. Just before the timer went off to snap the photo someone in our group noticed a raccoon making it's way into camp looking for some of our chili....

A big ol' smile on my face as I thoroughly enjoy my first cup of morning coffee before the food bin is open for breakfast. A "Happy Camper" right here :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

With a pine needle yard and lush green fences, this is my neighbourhood in Bon Echo P.P. A neighbourhood worth moving into :) #RewardsAreOutThere...

We have camped at Bon Echo many times, but before finding the "Happy Camper" badger paddle we did not visit the park yet this year. After finding the paddle and not camping out that night, we felt the need to return and make it legit....

We had the opportunity to talk to the Warden at Bon Echo PP when at the Visitor Center. She was familiar with the PITPC and congratulated us on our paddle find in the park. As you can tell Hiker was excited to get a picture...

We arrived later then expected when travelling to Bon Echo PP, due to work commitments. Kelly is in sorting out the paperwork at the main gate while Hiker and I take this picture just after dusk. Once the paperwork is sorted out we setup camp...

Camped on this site for two nights in Bon Echo PP Fairway section. During the second night strong winds and heavy ran caused a large branch to break of an Oak tree just missing our friends tent and hitting our van doing minor damage. Our...

Here I am trying to get through the pages of Kevin Callan's book "A Paddler's Guide to Cottage Country". It is a copy of the book that Hiker got signed by Kevin. Whenever I pick it up to read, Hiker reminds me that it is...

Sitting down with Hap Wilsons book "Canoeing and Hiking Wild Muskoka" and eating a can of beans at the campfire. It goes without saying that I am doing my best to avoid spilling the beans on the book :) Learning about what's beyond the congested...

This one I had to do alone on the second carry with the canoe. Not the biggest portage I have done but definitely a good distance. My wife and son helped me with the gear during the first carry but it was all me going...

With the Summer slowly winding down, I have to say that our site on Cox Lake in the Kawartha Highlands was the most picturesque so far this year. We had 180 degree view of the lake and a nice landing for our canoe which offered...

My five year old son got a pair of Vibram 5 Fingers this Summer and this is the result of breaking them in. Sweet paddling shoe but nasty blister. #RewardsAreOutThere...

Any camping we do, you can guarantee my wife will be between the covers of book. I like to read also, but being the one with the camera most of the time, it is a little hard to capture myself. I tend to read at...

My Wife, son Hiker and I attended the Reel Paddling Film Festival at The Canadian Canoe Museum. The paddling event was hosted by none other than Kevin Callan. We had tickets 15,16 and 17 for the event and won the door prize with ticket 17...