What's New at the McElroys of Point Alexander http://www.mcelroy.ca/ This channel describes updates to the personal web site of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada. The several sections of the web site include: the communities, landscape, flora, and fauna of the upper Ottawa Valley and neighbouring Algonquin Park; a personal photo journal depicting our continuing exploration of this environment by foot, snowshoe, or canoe; and material relating to our family history -- the pioneer McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario and the Graydon Family of Streetsville. It no longer includes updates to The View From Point Alexander. Lake Travers De Geer Moraines http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/lake_travers_de_geer_moraines.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/lake_travers_de_geer_moraines.shtml

A description with photographs of the De Geer moraines at Lake Travers in Algonquin Park

]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Exploring the Pembroke Lumber Company Site http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20101006.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20101006.shtml

An account with photographs of a hike into the old mill site of the Pembroke Lumber Company on Lake Travers in Algonquin Park.

]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0500 A Walk to Ghost Lake in Algonquin Park http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110926.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110926.shtml

Some photos from a hike through the Rana Lake Red Oak Nature Reserve in Algonquin Park, starting from the Brent Road at Rana Lake, walking to Pan Lake and then following the portage to Ghost Lake, passing the site of the old Brent fire tower en route

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Trip Report - Exploring Lake Travers in Algonquin Park http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110912.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110912.shtml

A description, with photos and trip diary, of an exploration of Lake Travers in Algonquin Park.

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Trip Log - Brent, Nipissing River, Catfish lake http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110829.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110829.shtml

Diary and Photos from a four day / three night solo caoe trip from Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park, up the Nipissing River, across through Luckless Lake to Catfish Lake and then back to Brent through Narrowbag Lake and the Petawawa River

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Early Spring Along the Road to Lake Travers http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110408.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20110408.shtml

A description with photographs of an early spring drive along the Achray Road (aka Barron Canyon Road) to Lake Travers in Algonquin Park

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 To High Falls and the Water Slide http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100929.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100929.shtml

An account, with photographs, of visiting High Falls and the water slide on the Barron River in Algonquin Park the hard way -- by canoe from High Falls Lake.

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Alligators of Algonquin Park http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/alligators_algonquin.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/alligators_algonquin.shtml

An account with photographs of the remains of three alligators -- steam warping tugs historicly used in the logging industry -- in Algonquin Park.

]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Trip Log: Brent to Catfish Lake http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100827.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100827.shtml

An account with picture of a solo canoe trip from Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park to Catfish Lake and return.

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0500 High Falls, the Waterslide and the Barron Canyon http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/high_falls_barron_canyon_how-to.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/high_falls_barron_canyon_how-to.shtml

A compilation of information to assist in planning a trip to High Falls, the Waterslide, or the Barron Canyon, near Achray in eastern Algonquin Park. The page contains many photographs from the area.

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Return to the Brent Crater http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100428.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100428.shtml

An account with photos of exploring the Brent Crater Trail in Algonquin Park with particular emphasis on the limestone gully on Muskwa Creek and the cedar swamp.

]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Early Spring along the Basin Depot Road in Algonquin Park http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100414.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100414.shtml

An account with photographs of exploring two walking trails off the Basin Depot Road in Algonquin Park: the McGuey Farm and Bridge Dam Trail, and the High Falls Trail. Both of these trails lead to historic spots along the Little Bonnechere River.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Leucistic Dark-Eyed Junco http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/leucistic_junco.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/notes/leucistic_junco.shtml

Some photos of a leucistic dark-eyed junco. Point Alexander, Ontario. 2010 April.

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 The Hawk Trail http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100205.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20100205.shtml

A gallery of photos from along the Hawk Trail in the Petawawa Research Forest

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Exploring Branstead Farm http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20091124.shtml http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20091124.shtml

An account with photographs of an exploration of the Branstead Farm in the Petawawa Research Forest.

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