We learned a lot while attempting for the first time to camp in the winter. I can tell you now that research is no substitute for experience. Based on the research I had done, we had a very successful trip. There were a few things that we did learn the hard way. The hardest part …
It was time to explore a part of Algonquin that was new to me. I had never started a trip from the Smoke Lake access point. This was a quick weekend trip – only one portage to get to our destination. As you can tell from the photographs, we had a lot of rain mixed …
These images were taken a few years back over a period of a few months. While outside playing with the kids or working on the house, I would grab the camera when some cloud formation would catch my eye. I would sometimes climb up to the roof and shoot to avoid trees that would have …
One of my favourite aspects of wilderness camping is standing on shore, looking out across the lake and enjoying the stillness and beauty of the Killlarney landscape. Out here, you rarely encounter other campers. Based on how hard it is to reserve sites in Killarney, I know that we are not the only campers in …
Who ever said that men can’t multi-task? Not only could I exercise my creativity, I could also watch the kids in the water, prevent my camera from being splashed by the waves and keep myself cool by playing in the water. Photographing waves as they crash on the shore is not only an exercise in …
Short Hills Provincial Park is located on the southern extremity of St. Catharines. This is an excellent place to hike, go horseback riding, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Two of my favourite destinations in the park are Terrace Creek Falls and Swayze Falls. There are trails leading to them or you can (adventurous …
As the sun sets and the cool night air creeps in, the camp fire is first on our priority list. It immediately becomes the social ‘hot spot’ where everyone gathers to keep warm, cook food and wind down from the activities of the day. Around the fire is where stories are told, dreams are shared …
While biking in Algonquin this past September, we came across the ruins of a former sawmill close to Whitefish Lake. These old cooling fins had seen better days, but with the process of abuse and neglect, they are far more interesting (visually) than when they were brand new. I enjoy witnessing the effect that the …
I had read about this lake (seen a few pictures as well) during our pre-trip planning. We had anticipated hiking up into the mountains and jumping off the cliffs, for months before we arrived. We pretty much had the lake to ourselves for most of the day, except for a few casual jumpers. All that …
I spent a decade or so living on and exploring the northern section of the Niagara Escarpment. The limestone escarpment was everywhere, from towering cliffs off in the distance to the rock just inches under the soil of your front lawn. Where the escarpment interacts with the waters of Georgian Bay you will find these …