With age comes more matured beauty – so is true for Algonquin Park – Canada’s oldest national park and Ontario’s greatest treasure. Spanning almost eight thousand square kilometers between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River, it’s forests, rivers and numerous lakes are home to moose, bears and common loons. Camping is one of the most popular activities in the park. Setting up a … [Read more...]
My favorite campsite: Jingwakoki campground, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
My favorite park: Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park has always been one of my most favourite Ontario Parks. This park has everything! Beautiful rugged landscapes and scenery, awesome trails with spectacular views, quiet calm lakes, and great historic rivers such as the Mattawa River that Samuel de Champlain paddled hundreds of years ago. There are many … [Read more...]
Review: Byng Island Conservation Area, Dunnville
Byng Island Park, Dunnville, Ontario - A Grand River Conservation Authority Property By Sherri Telenko Many Haldimand County residents have fond memories of summers on Byng Island in Dunnville. Today, with two dogs and boyfriend in tow, I plan to join the ranks. I can understand why generations of families spend vacations here – it’s as much public park as nature retreat. … [Read more...]
Adirondack Camping Village (Lake George, NY) – Review
By Jeff Morrison Located just off Exit 23 when travelling south on the I-87, the Adirondack Camping Village is a great scenic camping stop for anyone visiting the Adirondack Mountains of New York for the first time. I have had the pleasure of vacationing at this campground several times over the past few years with two different trailers. Sure, there are cheaper … [Read more...]