I've went camping twice this summer and stayed at three Provincial Parks in Ontario as part of that experience. I've been thinking a lot about the complicated nature behind the parks system, the dispossession of Indigenous people from parks and the lack of acknowledgement of the traditional usage of the land by Parks. None of … Continue reading Reflecting on Camping and the Parks System
Frederik Meijer Sculpture Park and Gardens
Recently while I was visiting Grand Rapids, Michigan and had an opportunity to spend time exploring the Frederik Meijer Sculpture Park and Gardens. It was a wonderful few hours on a gorgeous summer day and I loved the mixture of art, nature, and cultivated gardens. The Gardens opened in 1995, sits on 158 acres and … Continue reading Frederik Meijer Sculpture Park and Gardens
Neys Provincial Park
Following a great trip to Pukaskwa National Park I kept up the natural history and camping adventure by spending a few nights at Neys Provincial Park. I was struck by the difference in landscape between the two parks despite them being less than an hour away from each other. Pukaskwa had very hilly, cliff views … Continue reading Neys Provincial Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Recently I visited Pukaskwa National Park, the only wilderness national Park in Ontario. The Park features a small campground and 1878 square km of wonderful Northern Ontario natural heritage. I had a wonderful time camping, exploring, and learning about the landscape at Pukaskwa. We were there prior to the official start of their interpretation season … Continue reading Pukaskwa National Park
Natural Heritage: Pancake Bay Provincial Park
A few weeks ago my family and I visited Pancake Bay Provincial Park for the first time. Pancake is located on the shore of Lake Superior, has more than 3 km of sand beach, hiking and nature trails, and a location on the paddling route of the Voyageurs. The shoreline is beautiful, the park is … Continue reading Natural Heritage: Pancake Bay Provincial Park
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