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Trip Planning » ICE-OUT Prediction 2024!! » 3/07/2024 2:51 pm

Barbara
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We're a tad NE of Orillia, and I have to keep reminding myself that it is MARCH, not May!  Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching are opening up, what ice is left is looking pretty ratty.

Being an optimist, I'll say ice-out in Algonquin will be April 20th.

Barbara

 

Where In Algonquin? » WiA No. 746 » 3/07/2024 2:46 pm

Barbara
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My standard guess:  on route to McCraney.

It's like when we used to play Trivial Pursuit, and I would get a question about American football.  My answer was always "Jim Brown".  I figured I would eventually be right!

Barbara
 

Catch-all Discussions » 11 May 2024 - Canoe Museum opening Peterborough ON » 3/07/2024 2:41 pm

Barbara
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Hi Jeffy!
I'm fine, thanks for asking.  Haven't done much in the way of being in Algonquin for some time now, so nothing to post about in the forums.

By the way, did you notice that the Canoe Museum sells maps? Wink, wink.

Barbara
 

Catch-all Discussions » 11 May 2024 - Canoe Museum opening Peterborough ON » 3/06/2024 5:31 pm

Barbara
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The Canadian Canoe Museum's grand opening celebrations will be held the weekend of May 11, 2024.

https://canoemuseum.ca/

2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON


Barbara
 

Where In Algonquin? » WIA 704 » 11/19/2023 5:33 pm

Barbara
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McCraney

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Trip Planning » Minnesing Mountainbike Trail » 5/31/2017 8:18 am

Barbara
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It's best to check with the Park for current conditions. 

The Park's website has information from 2016:

http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/recreational_activites/minnesing-mountain-bike-trail.php

Whether the current advisory is for this year or last....who knows?

One thing to make sure of is the operating dates for 2017. The website says it's not open until "late June".

The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is open from late June to mid-October (conditions permitting).

Barbara
 

Trip Planning » Day Use Permit » 5/06/2017 10:01 pm

Barbara
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And an "overnight" camping permit would be way cheaper than a day-use permit, no?


Barbara

Campsite Cooking » How to transport eggs » 5/06/2017 10:00 pm

Barbara
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Algonquintripper...one layer of paper towel between the eggs and the lid of the container will solve any breakage problem.

We had a breakage problem years ago, when the small cooler fell to the ground.  Can't remember why, but the eggs in the yellow container were smashed.  That's when I learned to put that cushion of a layer of paper towel in there.  No problems since then, and the barrel we use has had some "adventures".  Eggs stayed safe and sound.

I've not trusted the cardboard that eggs come in for a long time.  I check each egg before buying the package, and I have rejected up to 4 cartons because of broken eggs.  I really wouldn't trust them to be transported in the flimsy cardboard containers.


Barbara

Campsite Cooking » How to transport eggs » 5/04/2017 8:50 am

Barbara
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I forgot the "worst case scenario step":

Put the container inside a large ziplock bag.  Fits perfectly.


Barbara

Campsite Cooking » How to transport eggs » 5/04/2017 8:41 am

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Yellow clamshell container, with a layer of paper towel between the eggs and the lid.  We use a blue barrel, so the container is placed "in the middle", with stuff underneath and around the sides.  A soft cooler with other stuff is placed on top.  The container doesn't move around, no matter what happens to the barrel.  (Don't ask, eh?)

Barbara

Trip Planning » Unmaintained Portages near Cranebill (Rain Lake Access Point) » 4/27/2017 8:17 pm

Barbara
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A photo of the Islet Lake trestle is on page 21 in my copy of "A Pictorial History of Algonquin Provincial Park". 
http://store.algonquinpark.on.ca/cgi/algonquinpark/00117.html

I've seen the book for sale at access offices.  For less than $5.00, it's a good read, with fascinating photographs.

This trestle was buried in sand when the rail line was decommissioned.

As dontgroandaddy said, it's straight up a sand bank, over the trail, and then a slide down the other side.

It's interesting that I can't find any photos of the trestle/trail.  Seems it sticks in everyone's minds, but none of us has taken any photos!

Barbara

 

Where In Algonquin? » Where in APP # 134 » 4/22/2017 8:20 pm

Barbara
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I can't hazard a guess, just wanted to say what a freaking stunning photo!!!

Do you have that enlarged and on a wall?


Barbara

Fishing » 2008 Algonquin Fish Survey? » 4/20/2017 11:47 am

Barbara
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It seems obvious that there was quite an uproar from the fishing public who gave a damn when they posted the 2008 survey results online, and I'm betting that's why the pdf was removed from the public.  Maybe some conservation groups howled as well.

I really, seriously do not remember posting in those threads from 2008. 

http://www.network54.com/Forum/352882/thread/1221678252/last-1221753910/Results+of+Official+Spring+2008+Fishing+Survey

Surveys were being completed prior to 2008, obviously, but perhaps AP wasn't into the internet thing until 2008.

Barbara
 

Trip Planning » Unmaintained Portages near Cranebill (Rain Lake Access Point) » 4/19/2017 6:04 pm

Barbara
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The 45m portage into Islet is climbing up (and then back down) the former railway trestle.   I guess they measured the 45m as being at the flat top!

 If youve stayed on Islet and seen it, or done the backpacking trail over it, you will know that the trestle is still mighty impressive.


Barbara

 

Fishing » 2008 Algonquin Fish Survey? » 4/19/2017 5:58 pm

Barbara
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I have a pdf from 2009

Summary of the 2009 Algonquin Park Trout Fishing Survey

We would like to thank all of those participants who were kind enough to take the time and to make the effort to provide us with what continues to be the best data collected from the trout sport fisheries of Algonquin Provincial Park. While the survey has been designed specifically for trout anglers who camp in the Park interior, every bit of information on trout fishing is useful and appreciated.

Since 2009 was our inaugural attempt to have Park-wide coverage, there were some glitches and missed opportunities, but the results are still enlightening and hopefully educational for all.

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LNT Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.