All good things must end
DAY 10 Isn’t that what they say; “all good things must end”? I don’t know why. But, I do realize that this stay in Algonquin Park is nearing an end. …
Thomson stayed in this very cabin in 1916 while he was employed as a fire ranger. The sign hanging on the cabin is a replica of the sign painted by Thomson that summer and thus the name "Out Side In"
My introduction to Achray
Today Larry will introduce me to Achray. It's day nine and we’re having a field trip. We’re headed for the very east end of the park, Achray. Larry’s driving. He’s…
Call in the wild
Day Eight To me, the call of the loons tells me I'm in "God's country" Today that feeling would run through my veins. I got up early, and with the…
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer
1, Storyteller: there was a story to be told. 2, Artist: ordinary wouldn't be good enough, it had to be artfully done. 3. Photographer: I would use my talent as…
Seek and ye shall find?
If only it was that easy. Seek and ye shall find. I think they left off the most important part; Seek and ye shall find, but only if you work…
The Poppy Project
Lest We Forget From what I understand the poppy project has been driven by volunteers. I don't know what funding they might have received from the public purse, but poppies…
Adventures and misadventures
DAY 5 I didn’t realize it at the time, but yesterday's adventure was on part of the North Madawaska River. Looking at the map, a little further south on the…
Pictures without the rain – Day 4
Day 4 and no rain. It was day four when the weather finally improved and I was able to take my kayak out. My brother Larry decided to solo paddle…
Pictures in the rain – Day 3
The rain creates a visual treasure of its own accord; unique and beautiful. More rain overnight meant we arose to a day just like the previous one. The dampness put…
Pictures in the rain
Business, Pleasure, or Both I recently spent some time in Algonquin Provincial Park. My accountant is going to want to know if that trip was for business, pleasure, or both;…