Exploring the lake!
This paddle around Nellie exploring netted us a viewing of a mama bear swimming her 3 cubs across the lake and another mama and cub on the way back to the campsite (6 bears in 40 minutes a new record for us)...
This paddle around Nellie exploring netted us a viewing of a mama bear swimming her 3 cubs across the lake and another mama and cub on the way back to the campsite (6 bears in 40 minutes a new record for us)...
Just seems inevitable...
Good to keep dry and keep the sun off. ...
This wildlife moves at MY pace first thing in the morning!...
Group Shot...
Selfie...
Picking up permits for the back country ...
used to use the MSR miniworks pump for water...
Getting ready to load up and head out from Hwy 6 access to Killarney...
Last years AO paddle in the park being put to good use, nestled among 2 badgers...
Day 2 and the first aid kit is out, scratched open a bug bite....
Chase loaded and ready to go for our first trip across the infamous "notch" portage. Proved to be an eventful trip across as 2 of the kids encountered a mama with 2 cubs, startled and shaken the notch is quite memorable!...
Sometimes you just need to have a mid afternoon sip...
Great campsite with 2 good tent pads, a good tent pad and awesome swimming and views!...
Gear for 2 adult, 4 kids and 2 dogs for a nine day canoe trip to KillarneyPP and multiple #rewardsareoutthere copies...
Kids out practicing their moves during a sunset paddle...
Clear waters made bubbles show up clearly on the underwater camera. Taken on Nellie Lake, KPP...
Regrouping after just having spotted 6 bears in less than an hour, 0 pics and shakey camera footage from a distance plus our memories made for a great day!...
Lake Lady Evelyn Park. ...
Slept with the vestibule open as we had a good tarp rigged except come morning the dog couldnt wait to get out and enjoy the view!...
Teaching our nine year old the benefits of owning a Jeffs map!...
Kids learning hands on how much practice it takes to use a flint and steel to get fire going....
After a good sleep in, our first breakfast of a nine day backcountry trip....
Swimming in Nellie Lake for the first time, hours of swimming entertainment for the kids...