paul.bruch

What a better entry then Andrea herself! ...

had to huddle to try to get away from the mosquitoes that came out in force!...

Boy those pointy covered canoes are much more tricky to load than my regular canoe!...

Taken just before heading to the Peterborough lock where we filled both tubs with canoes and kayaks!...

trusty Simmerlite MSR stove and pot set comes with me on every trip. ...

Managed to get Anthony out for a weekend paddle all decked out in borrowed boat, tent and camping gear. Hope it sticks!...

Nature is art in itself as the open Georgian bay glistens on the shores of Franklin island nature reserve...

Jeff absorbs the view and ambiance of Franklin island after a long days paddle...

hmm. can we make it here in a day? what if we re-arrange things this way instead? Can never have too many maps. ...

A welcome fire to keep the bugs at bay at Franklin island...

what is more appropriate in the off season than building new canoes and kayaks (even small paper ones) at the Canadian Canoe museum!...

The latest and warmest in car-camping fashion! Definitely needed on these frosty mornings. ...

... hmmm... was pretty dark out. I guess that's what is meant by night. Unfortunately the iPhone doesn't do a good job at star trails. good excuse to go to bed so you can catch the early morning instead!...

They were all stoked as this was the last day of camping, so they were having a year-end party that night. ...

an old staple of a park. ...

after many years of only turning right, Pam managed to perfect the left draw stroke allowing us to keep the canoe facing into even the firmest of winds!...

wasn't a hidden paddle, but we were looking hard all season long - especially before the clues were officially posted hoping to luck into an early hide. ...

doesn't always have to be back-country. Caught non-stop bass for about 2 hours here!...

... knows how to steal the upwind spot at the campfire! Inlaws family at Awenda PP. ...

there are some benefits to car camping...

broke him in easy though...

...did I mention it was cold this fall trip!? not sure of how much of a smile there was there... certainly didn't see more of it until the tea was ready. ...

... and the deer, birds, chipmunks... unfortunately it seems to attract red-neck campers. :-(...

Fortunately, this is at the END of the trip, not the beginning, so the food barrel is MUCH lighter. ...

pam shows some "tread" after grabbing a tire to keep from falling in. ...

You'd think that a weekend in the same socks would keep them away!...

site 200!...

A bit out of the way though, but great spot to break up a trip at as it's only available via boat or canoe! A REAL road trip that you can't use a road for. :-)...

Could be the focus, could be the lack of sleep, or could be the smoke. Who knows. ...

was looking for site 200...

checking in to Massasauga at Oastler lake...

Run for the car...

hardly seems like a portage...

MSR whisperlight stove and GSI pot set. Would be really inconvenienced without them!...

not only does it come in paper, but also online, on my phone and I get emails with the latest editions all the time!...

Not only are the Badger paddle "socks" great for storing your paddle, but they also work as a pretty good scarf now that it's starting to get a little chillier! ...

Nothing says quality more than Johnny's Boat shop...

...or maybe pick a trip with no portages. ...

it might not be pretty, but it keeps me organized...

what is more Portageur.ca that the web site that started it all!...

I'm always following Kevin's latest exploits on youtube and in this case I found a throwback to 1996. WHO IS THAT Guy? ...

Another source of great information! ...

Have made it to maple mountain, but not to "The Cabin", although Hap's Temagami gives me inspiration for a plethora of future trips. ...