We had a very restful night after our big ordeal and great rescue. It was a beautiful day and we decided to check out a few more places instead of going straight home. It looks like we are over the trauma. First, we headed 15 miles back north to the northeastern tip of the UP … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 28-29
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Pukaskwa Camp Hosting Sep 26: Our Misadventure
Sep 26 It rained all night and we were very happy that we dismantled the screen tent the day before. We left in the rain and drove towards Sault Ste. Marie under cloudy and mostly rainy sky. It you look closely at our Garmin you will see that it's showing us driving somewhere near the … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting Sep 26: Our Misadventure
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 24
Remember the new trailhead we found yesterday near Pebble Beach? Today, we headed back to Marathon to check it out. Driving through town, we realized that we are starting to recognize some of the locals…have we really been here this long? There, again, is the young woman with the funky glasses, and the older couple … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 24
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 23
There is a long (18km) hike in the park that takes you to a suspension bridge and a waterfall. Initially we planned to hike it, but couldn’t find the energy and commitment to do it. Plus it was very muddy after all the rain. Instead, we walked over to an ATV suspended bridge by the … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 23
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 22
Because we are staying put in one place for so long, we start exploring some of the lesser known places around the park. Today, our plan was to go and find the big dunes at the mouth of Pic River. The dunes are located within the Pic First Nation's territory which is just outside the … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 22
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 20
Another beautiful morning and this time it is much warmer. We decided to go to Neys Provincial Park for a hike. Our plan was to check online the different trails and decide which one to take, but strangely, there was no reception at all as we drove out of the park. There was no reception … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 20
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 19
We woke up to a sunny but cooler day (14c/57f). After a quick breakfast we drove to Mink Falls, a spectacular waterfall situated about 16 km west of Marathon. A short, steep trail leads to the first viewing point. We are at this point on top of the waterfall with views of the river approaching … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 19
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 17
It was rainy and foggy, and we decided to drive to Marathon, mostly to do some housekeeping stuff that required stable internet and good cell reception. We drove to Carden Cove and took advantage of a break in the rain to go for a long walk on the beach. There were lots of little brooks … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 17
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 16
We drove to Marathon for groceries and spotted a Hymer Aktiv van in one of the parking lots. Hymer Aktiv is the Carado Banff’s cousin, both orphaned when Roadtrek went out of business. I wanted to stop and chat, but Tony insisted to press on. Oh well. We drove about 80 km west to … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 16
Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 14
We slept in again. The nights are getting cold and we had the heater on and extra blankets to keep us warm. The days are still nice and warm though so we headed out for a hike on a few of the park’s trails. MAnito Miikana First we took Manito Miikana (The Spirit Trail) up … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 14