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Various

No matter what the classification system, there are always a few pages that just don't fit. These are collected here.

Finding Wally

A local kayaker is found safe at Indian Point after spending an uncomfortable night in the Quebec bush.

Lost

An account of an early spring walk in the bush during which, I get lost and some observations on the utility of a gps.

Maple Syrup

An account, with photographs, of the making of our first batch of maple syrup of the season.

Open House at The Algonquin Radio Observatory

On July 19, 2008, we attended an open house at the Algonquin Radio Observatory (ARO) at Lake Travers (Lake Traverse) in Algonquin Park. The highlight was a tour of the 46 metre (150 foot) radio telescope. Some photographs of the Algonquin Radio Telescope and associated residence are presented here.

Ottawa River Freeze Up

This page documents, through photographs, the freeze up of the Ottawa River

Snow Shadows

A small photo gallery of snow shadows and shapes.

The Story of a Canoe

Our reliable old 15 ft lightweight Grumman Canoe was severely damaged this past winter. While repairable, we realize with regret that we will probably never paddle it again. Its story is related here.

This Old Tent

A photo essay describing our $30 three-man Taymor Hunter tent, its adventures, and modifications

Where are "The Cascades"?

Some comments on the place names 'The Cascades' and 'High Falls' in eastern Algonquin Park

White Water Play

A photo gallery of open and covered canoes and kayaks playing at Big Eddy Rapids on the lower Petawawa River in the early 1980s.

Bush Log and Notes

The McElroys of Point Alexander

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