This past weekend I had the privilege of experiencing Craig Lake in late August. Through the misty mornings we paddled our canoes into small streams and lake in search of wildlife, wildflower and tranquility! We were delighted through out our days on Craig Lake to see many fascinating signs that proved to us that we [...]
Martha and I were out on the lake setting up a program for this week when what to our wandering eyes disappeared, but a buoy we had placed a mere thirty minutes earlier in the water at an island we are using!
I forgot my notpad and pen to leave a note requesting the buoy be [...]
The other day Martha and I headed out on one of our area bike rides. Although we often just roll around on the Forgotten Trails with no desination in mind, this day we decided to head to little Blue Lake, a few km outside Algonquin Park. Sometimes I am hesitant to head out [...]
I had the pleasure of guiding a morning paddle in the mist yesterday. I am always thankful when visitors bring to my attention what a special experience it is to be out on the water surrounded by nature in the quiet of our home in nature. Although we have this beautiful opportunity, I [...]
Today I’m going to revisit sites where we saw turtles laying their eggs about 60 days ago. Although Tim and I found some snapping turtle nests that were ravaged by racoons, I’m hopeful we’ll see signs of life at one or more of the sights. On very memorable canoe trip in Algonquin Park [...]
This weekend at the Edge of Algonquin Park, Martha and I are facilitating an event that helps us connect with nature in a personal way for healing ourselves, our communities and the earth. I’m looking forward to some adventuring, dreaming, creating and sharing on this event that has vision quest elements, mask making, canoeing… [...]
It’s that time of the year when cooler nights give way warm days and blue skys. A wonderful side effect of this cool/warm weather is morning mist that blankets the lake each morning, a prelude to a marvelous day. This treat is reserved for the exclusive enjoymnent of early risers; for the mist [...]
This weekend in South River it’s the Annual Artsfest. Local Artisans on display, workshops, evening presentation, steel band and a whole lot more. Throughout the year we host local art in our retail store. It is wonderful to know we have such talented creative people in our midst. Paintings, wood carvings, [...]
This week we’ve had a few showers pass through. Everything from light gentle misty rain to full blown thuderstorms. On warm summer evenings I find the sound of a thunderstorm a very comforting experience. The sound of rain pitter pattering on the roof of the lodge can be remarkably soothing.
The other night [...]
Our friends across the bay, Canadian Wilderness Trips base camp, is hosting a wilderness adventure race on Saturday, September 4th.
Paddle To a Cure Adventure Race benefits breast cancer research.
Contact Terry Graham or Ally Myers at 705 386-2211 to participate in this first annual event. Registration is just $25/p or $45/team of two.
There will be [...]
