Paddle Point Submissions

I have to go home why?

I smell so bad the others bailed and left me with the gear on the docks…

End of a late september trip, 30+ degrees each day!...

Enough of this portage stuff…it’s time to fish!

This portage is HOW long?

Time for firewood

All done the list for another year :( Thank you so much to all the sponsors and organizers of this wonderful contest. It has been a blast.

Cinnamon/Raisin Breakfast Bannock

1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp butter 3/4 cup of water some raisins. 1 frying pan (cast iron of course :)) Combine all dry ingredients with butter in a bag or bowl and mix well, breaking up any clumps that form. Add water and...

Never seen a green portage sign before. (Springbank Park, London)

A nice warm fire :)

OMG The smell !!!

Always wear your life jacket !!!

A great fire.

Hiking in Bruce Peninsula National Park

Winter hiking ROCKS.

Hiking The Bruce

ALGONQUIN :)

Crow river...

Just outside the store…

Foxy lady

I almost forgot about this one!...

Nightly fire with some added music

Campfire Jam session

Last minute tent check in the pouring rain

Bear Boat

The Cataract, Forks Of The Credit Provincial Park. Ontario.

Dry land training AND socks with sandals. Mork (our 3 pound 4 ounce Morkie) dislikes water and is not a lover of his life jacket, but today there was progress.

Can I come in ??

What the North means to me, Friends, Fresh Air, and Fun ;)

Best place for burgers on the way to Algonquin, I don’t think it’s a franchise??

Always closed when I get there ;(

Beautiful day.

(Actually I am very much a morning person ;) )

Nice new thunderbox in Temagami. Old Buttrum box in background.

Stuck at my desk

I'm stuck at my desk On a beautiful fall day Buy look what arrived Into my inbox Visions of the great outdoors Will be all I get Until Friday night When the work week is over This will get me through ...

I could wake up to this every morning. #rewardsareoutthere

In sync napping by the fire #rewardsareoutthere

60L bear barrel should do the trick. #rewardsareoutthere #safetyfirst

Queen’s Outdoor and Experiential Educators #rewardsareoutthere

Taking in all the stars #rewardsareoutthere

Tobermory Provincial Park...

Tranquility In The Rockies

This is a photo of Cameron Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. It is my favourite place to paddle. The scenery is beautiful and the scent of wildflowers and pine always lifts my spirits....

Now that’s a camp meal! #rewardsareoutthere

Three generations enjoying the rewards of nature. #rewardsareoutthere

My Grandma, my Dad and I (as an infant) (I also have a more recent one)...

Nature is powerful and beautiful. #rewardsareoutthere

Hopewell Rocks, NB...

Looks like Fall but it’s just the Golden Hour #rewardsareoutthere

Algonquin Park...

Every season is the best season to be in Algonquin #rewardsareoutthere

Just chillin’ and watchin’ the tide go out. #rewardsareoutthere

I couldn’t resist but to go behind. Spectacular. #rewardsareoutthere

Too big and beautiful to comprehend. #rewardsareoutthere

Does an ocean view count??...

That’s where we need to go! #rewardsareoutthere

Safety is always in style. #rewardsareoutthere

She had enough of the smell…finally time to head back to civilization #rewardsareoutthere

The four day canoe trip in Algonquin Park got the best of us...

Who would’ve thought you can have such delicious meals while backcountry camping?? #rewardsareoutthere

INGREDIENTS 1 c. all-purpose flour salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz. baby bella or cremini mushrooms, slinced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 c. marsala wine 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley Combine ingredients (except for...