trippythings wrote:

Congrats. My first solo trip was a few years ago with a similar route (Canoe to Little Otterslide to Burnt Island and back). And I agree, the best part about the trip is the sense of accomplishment! I spoke to a lot of members on the CCR forum before going and they told me once you start going solo, that's all you'll want to do... and it's true, each year I tend to want to spend more of my time in the park solo. And oddly enough, some of my best stories come from my solo trips as well. Congrats again, now it's time to start planning your next solo trip.

Thank you for the comment, trippythings. I can't tell you how many people have said the same thing about once you start soloing, it's all you'll want to do! I'm already thinking about my next one. Thank you again or the comment

I would love to share my trip report/blog post and video (my first one!). I had an amazing first solo trip and can't wait to plan more. What a sense of accomplishment!

https://wabooseadventures.com/2017/05/10/why-i-went-out-alone-in-algonquin-park-video-part-one/

For the first time ever, I had to sign an Ontario Parks "waiver" when picking up my permit at Kearney. It was a stamp on the back of my permit that I had to sign. There was a list of "do nots" and I was surprised about this. Apparently all permit offices should be doing this. But is it too late at that point to let someone know who's new to backcountry camping, (that has already packed cans and bottles) that they are a no-no? Or that cutting live trees is a no-no, and making new fire pits is a no-no, and to always make sure your fire is out before leaving the site? Obviously those are only a few small violations.

I often wonder if something can be done at the time of booking a reservation. That way the individual or group have an idea of the major no-no's when preparing for a camping trip. Would that help elevate the disrespect and violations popping up in the park? 

I wasn't too happy when we paddled up to a site on McIntosh and found over 10lbs of fruit tossed in the bush that we later had to burn and get rid of. But maybe a few tips when booking can educate people. Maybe that is too much. But I don't think it's too much to make someone aware at the time of booking of the don'ts when it comes to camping in Algonquin Park or anywhere else for that matter!

The final trip report can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-JQ

Thanks for reading along!

I'm not sure, kellycamps. We bought ours from Canadian Outdoor Equipment Company https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/reflector-oven-by-svante-freden.html

kellycamps wrote:

Very nice read and the pictures are great. I've been up that way twice this year and it was nice seeing familiar places through your photography. too bad about that peninsula sight on Misty. Sigh! I didn't get it either time I was on the lake. It sure looks sweet. I like your reflector oven. What's the brand?

K

Thanks for reading, kellycamps! The reflector oven is from Svante Fredan. I can't say enough about it. It works incredibly!

Greetings,

Part one of a trip report has been posted to my website http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-GR
Part two can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-Jr
Final part can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-JQ

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

PaddlePartners wrote:

Birch Pt last year for 3 days on Big Trout. It is a lovely site (I, too, have read Esther Keyser's book).

That's what I'm hoping!