Giant Tree Stump
I call a location like this a mini-stop. A mini-stop is something that is a quick stop, take a picture and off we go to the next spot. But unlike so many mini-stops, this one left me more confused than anything. It is a giant…
Max The Moose
This is what I call a Mini-Stop: a place to stop, snap a pic and off you go on towards your next destination. Here is where I took a picture of my wife when we stopped on our way to Alaska. Unlike many other mini-stops…
Alaska Road Trip – Day 2 Summary
We woke to a surprisingly beautiful morning at Fushimi Lake. This has to have been one of the best campsites we have stayed at, all because of the fantastic view and our private beach. I booked this site in February and am so glad I…
International Friendship Gardens and Centennial Conservatory
The world was in the throws of COVID and its myriad of restrictions and whatnot when we last were in Thunder Bay. Then, it was clear that things were no longer being maintained, even stuff just abandoned. On this day, the second on our journey…
Terry Fox National Historic Plaque
It was a sad reason why we were up in Thunder Bay for our first visit to this northern Ontario city. My wife’s father had died, and she needed to get away. We did a rapid, four-day round trip to this city just months after…
Earl the Bison
Earl is a 9 ton, all steel bison that is on the side of the road. It is hard to miss when driving in the Earlton area. I had decided to pull over for this mini-stop and a quick picture. I really appreciate that there…
Alaska Trip -Day 1 -Summary
We finally got to do this. Years of delays. Then figuring out how to get the time off. Planning. More planning. And then there was the money aspect. Once all of these were set, we drove to Alaska. It has always been a dream of…
Alaskan Road Trip – Day 2
Today is Day 2 of our road trip to Alaska. I have us getting up early but I might be changing that because the new tent that we have set up and takes down very quickly. Our itinerary for July 2:
Alaskan Road trip – Day 1
It is the first day our epic trip to see Alaska. Day one includes waking up at an ungodly hour and getting a huge head start on the drive. I have always wanted to travel the entire length of Highway 11 here in Ontario, and…
Gardiner Museum
Yorkville had its twice-a-year Fleur Des Ville exhibit. This is quickly becoming a tradition to see these floral displays throughout the community. I had decided to take my mother to see these exquisite arrangements. One of the stops was Gardiner Museum. This was a perfect…