Paddle Point Submissions

Can never be too safe. Double waterproofing....

Some of the light reading I chose this summer, Kevin Callan is an author in two of my selections. ...

I needed a new dry bag, a map of KHPP, and a yoke pad for my bony shoulders, so I headed to one of my fabulous local outfitters - Sojourn Barrie. I always love a visit to Sojourn- great gear, extra-helpful friendly staff ...

My 8 year old daughter was thrilled to get a new Badger Watercolor Cub at the Oxtongue AO store before we headed out for an 8-hour day trip south from White Fish Lake (Aug 10, 2015). We are working on the grip! (Sorry, no PITPC...

The views from the lookouts on the Lake Superior Coastal Trail were phenomenal! Some tough hiking, but oh so worth it! (July 16, 2015) Lake Superior Provincial Park ...

If you visit Lake Superior Provincial Park, you must hike the 8km Orphan Lake Trail - absolutely fantastic! (July 15, 2015) Lake Superior Provincial Park ...

Stopping for a warm bowl of soup and fresh bannock at the Voyageur Restaurant on a chilly rainy day. (July 13, 2015) Batchawana Bay Provincial Park ...

It rained for our entire trip to Pancake Bay - but that didn't stop us from enjoying the beach. Run (in the) Forest, Run! (July 13, 2015) Pancake Bay Provincial Park ...

We stopped for lunch on a high lookout over Lake Superior. After eating, the trail lead us down to the beautiful bay in the forefront, before winding an additional 4km back up and out. (July 15, 2015) Lake Superior Provincial Park ...

All settled for the evening. Ready to head back out at dawn. (August 9, 2015) Algonquin Provincial Park...

A late afternoon paddle in a rental canoe along the shore of Silent Lake. (July 10, 2015) Silent Lake Provincial Park ...

Ran into and chatted with Kevin Callan at the Timmins Kayak Festival. Hope you have a great weekend up here in the North....

An excellent read - in my tent at Mew Lake. relaxing after a day of paddling. ...

Selfie while curled up for the evening with The Cabin at Mew Lake campsite....

This route is my favorite for the summer so far anyway. Did a loop in Temagami - first time in the area. ...

Luckily this is the worst for the season so far - sandals and sand make for raw spots that need a bandaid....

Up on the UP to see the picture rocks - notice all are wearing PFD's...

Got to love lunch at Canoe Lake - facing each other - she is on bottom in front of the stern seat (paddling backwards) - he is in bow facing the middle of the canoe and the kid is in the middle. There were...

A new friend from our Temagami trip getting in a little yoga after a day of paddling...

Did a 3 hour tour at Picture Rocks in Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ...

Everybody is getting wet feet - or a display of sandals...

My tent set up at Mew lake campground...

We were out for a paddle on Mew Lake - I don't know who was enjoying themselves more - Sharon or I....

Young gals have fun camping too. Using pie irons, roasting corn and smores, paddling - it all made for some very happy gals....

Nothing like a downpour on day one when you are trying to get everything packed up and to the put in. But Kat did it with a smile. ...

Day 1 - trying to get everything and everybody shuttled to the put in in the rain. We waited in the rain, packed up the canoes in the rain, and started the paddle with rain - but then it stopped and the rest of the...

We reached our campsite on Donald Lake (Temagami). Canoe still waiting to be unloaded....

This has been my favorite spot in Algonquin - Western Uplands. I have seen woodcocks dance, heard grouse drum and saw whet owls hoot, I have seen stars like no where else on earth, I have seen the Northern lights more than once. I...

Swimming by the falls in Karl Lake...

Found a great tree that the woodpeckers had been busy on....

Canoe - Check Pack - Check PFD - Check Paddle in the park flag - Check ...