Road trip to London (for my last photo) proved to be worth more than the picture. Had a fantastic conversation with Sarah (Sara?) from Nova Craft Canoes about canoes, trips, different places to go, the contest etc. Picking up a new PFD I...
It took a while to decide upon this photo. After visiting the Wild Northerner magazine website and reading some articles - I decided to snap this one. It's cloudy. That's on purpose. I realized that being outside, specifically in the north,...
For the second year in a row, we did Mom and Daughter camping. This year we added a day trip paddling in Killarney....
This one was a hard one - as I've used 4 outfitters this year and they were all great (Algonquin Outfitters, Adventure Outfitters, Killarney Kanoes and Grundy Lake) - so I went with the one close to home (cottage) - but in reality I could...
I traveled to Smoky Lake as I knew based on the clues it was there somewhere. I guess either on one of the three portages or at a campsite. I searched and searched...
Since I didn't find a Badger paddle this year - guess, I'll have to ask for one for Christmas?!?!!...
This one leads to the water...
Can't get enough of the northern wilderness...
Okay, I know aluminum canoes don't get repaired like some other types but I had to use this canoe- it's got history. 46 years old - bought by my parents when they got married. It was this canoe that: taught me to paddle (along...
Now if we could only find her a designer PFD!!!!...
Enjoyed this book - however I don't recommend reading the chapters about ghosts and spirits at night in your tent on a solo trip!!! I didn't think I'd sleep a wink!!!!!...
Doubles as bear bells on my pack! (although, by the number of chipmunks in camp - I think it actually attracted chipmunks!!!!)...
I like to keep it simple and I love my mini kettle!!!!...
Caught up with Mike at Oxtongue (in the rain!!!). Talked boats, paddles and of course, the contest. Thanks for the paddle and pack boat advice! Also, thanks to Fiona for helping to set up this not-by-chance meeting. Big shout out to...
Stopped to talk about winter camping tent options. Camping all year round!!! ...
Teenager (T): What's a privy? Adults (A): It's like an outhouse without walls T: Hmmm, really? A: Yes, it's out back and you bring your own TP and you can watch nature while taking care of things...
Fantastic!!! - we found someone who LIKES to pump water!!! ...
"A la Happy Camper style' - Enjoying a fancy martini while relaxing in the Kawartha Highlands PP...