Paddle Point Submissions

(and safe with our PFD's on!)...

I know it's difficult to see, but my husband is pumping up a storm. We couldn't believe how difficult it was to pump, we had never used the pump so much as we have this summer. Thankfully a good cleaning got it back to normal....

... when we ran into Pirates while camping! They left us some Rum though, so all was good in the end. ...

Upwind of the campfire smoke. ...

We were visiting Killarney for the very first time (thanks PITPC for inspiring me to try somewhere new!) and weren't sure where to begin....

I definitely can't pick just one favourite. I figured that it was better to show you this collection than to photograph my own overflowing bookshelves and couch-side tables. Yikes, I need to tidy up!...

Guess what we do over morning coffee on the campsite. I was happy to have my eldest daughter along for one last trip - even if she didn't want her face shown....

I've been lucky enough not to suffer blisters (yay for great KEEN footwear!). However, my new solo yoke has bruised my bony shoulders. Thankfully this is the almost-healed version. I'm finding relief with a LevelSix yoke pad. ...

This lasted for all of ten steps. Oh well, she tried.(Does a walk-in campsite count?)...

My canoe is a solo so I don't have anyone along to take a photo on a "far out" portage (it is just me and my canoe). This is the route from unloading the truck to the lake at George Lake, Killarney. 50lbs+ is a...

While awaiting my turn at the wee little portage from George into Freeland I realized that this couple fit the criteria for a tandem portage. My canoe is a solo, so I have to hope that this photo is clear enough to count. I had...

At one point on the portage trail, I stopped to scratch the back of my ankle with the opposite foot and realized that I could do Vrksasana (Tree Pose) while carrying my canoe overhead. The arm position is quite similar to that of hands on...

Hiking the Crests of Kennesis trail in the Algonquin Highlands (August 13, 2015). Come out and hike the trails as part of the Hike Haliburton Festival Sept. 17-20, 2015 - and say "Hi" if you see me (I volunteer)....

My eldest and youngest set up the Thermarests and Sleeping Bags at the campsite....

I just needed a map and we were off!...

Can't I have more than one favourite spot? Seriously - why did I not visit Killarney before now? Thanks PITPC for inspiring me to be brave and venture out somewhere new on my own. These really are the true rewards, aren't they? My only question:...

It rained and the bugs were insane for our entire trip to Pancake Bay Provincial Park. But, that didn't stop my 16, 14 and 11 year olds from having fun on the beach. This is but one of a series of about 40 shots that...

Yes, I have five children. And getting all of them to stand together and smile at the same time - without goofy antics - seems an impossibility. This is what you get! At least I managed to get all five of them to accompany me...

They like my feet. Go figure!...

The chipmunks at George Lake campground were crazy - and fearless! Never before have we had chipmunks jump right up on the table as we were eating and steal food from our bowls! They showed no fear at all. This little guy was intent on...

It is so hard to choose one favourite viewpoint. Although Lake Superior PP has far greater vistas, I at least have a PITPC flag in this one of Killarney PP. Our goal was to hike both the Crack and Silver Peak for great views and...

Add the 1.8L Halulite pot, a flexible cutting board, a collapsible strainer and a dishpan and what you see is what you get. I'm out there to enjoy nature, not do dishes!...

I was having trouble getting the light right on a campfire shot. My 11 year old offered to fix it ...

It was kind of unfair of me to say "Here hold this" the moment he emerged and then snap his photo, dontcha think?...

Our vote for best road trip food ...

We took part in the Backpacking Hike on the Ganaraska Trail with Kevin Callan as part of the 2014 Hike Haliburton Festival. It rained. A LOT! We had an amazing time and learned so much. Kevin was a ton of fun - even over...

Being organized is the key ...

I think that they need to set these things a little deeper in the ground to avoid paper spillage around the base. But, definitely much nicer to use than the campground privies ...

This staff member was completely flattered that we wanted her photo. :-)...

We make so little garbage - less than half a grocery bag for four of us over three days. Now if we could only do something about those firewood bags ...

As far as campground sites go, the ones at George Lake along the river are great. (PITPC flag on truck)....

We travel light, so this site was much more than we needed for four of us. It was rather funny how large it was actually. We don't come out to sit on a campsite, so small is better for us....

We needed a map!...

I was surprised how small Killarney camp and portage markings are compared to those in Algonquin. (I don't do selfies well)...

"Hey mom! What if the light from your flash showed someone standing back there in the bush?" Oooooooo!...

This photo was captured on Big Crow Lake, while we had booked the cabin for the weekend. We were just out doing some fishing and photography, till it started to rain.....