Silver Lining

The wind was a perfect subtle breeze and the birds were singing as the tree tops waved hello to the slowly moving ethereal cloud bank...beautiful moments in our private park.

Campsite G10 is a great site for tenters that like level land with the option to expand. It will nicely accommodate a large sleeping tent and a large dining tent plus your vehicle. The site has 15amp electricity and drinking water at the tap. The site faces north west and has a nice tree line on the south side that provides shelter and a buffer from neighbours.

May Long Weekend 2012

Join us for the first long weekend of the season. Camping in the Lake of Bays centers you in the middle of pristine wilderness and village appeal. Win a $50 gas card. Come camping the weekend the indoor heated pool opens.

May 4th 2012

Call Today! 705 635 1262 or email your reservation request to atrailsresort@sympatico.ca

Moose x 3

urgh, no camera! I saw three moose in a shallow water basin just west of the village along Hwy 60. I havent seen a single moose since 2007 until yesterday, three in one spot! They looked very healthy and were walking north into the bush. Maybe, just maybe they'll make their way to the park for a visit. I hope so, for now we will watch the chipmunks and flickers around the grounds. See you soon, the countdown to opening is 32 sleeps. Watch for upcoming promotions for the 2012 season!! atrailsresort@sympatico.ca

Archery on Opening Weekend

Bring your own equipment for the archery fun on our opening weekend! Sunday May 6th 2012. 10am - 5pm. Registration starts at 09:00. Event takes place 4 kilometers west of us at Logging Chain Lodge in Dwight. This event is a laid back fun tournament and is open to all ages. Entry fees of $10 to $20 are varied depending on the age categories that you are registering. Your entry includes 2 rounds of 20 3D targets on an outdoor trail, lunch, door prizes and Division Awards. Come camping with us at 2883 Hwy 60 and compete on the trails starting at 2840 Hwy 60. For camping call 705 635 1262 and for archery call 705 635 3319 or 705 635 2575.

The Road Home

Spring has sprung. I saw a Robin on the deck of my home away from home in Lakefield last week and the sun has been bright and warm and reminding me of finer times to come. This photo was taken at about Dorset on Hwy 35 coming home from school in Peterborough on Monday March 5, 2012. On another note, the phone has been ringing for camping reservations for the 2012 season. Its our 7th season here in the village of Dwight. Come back for a stay or begin to love a new favorite campground. Our park caters to families wishing for peace and quiet that love the sounds of nature while relaxing around the pool, mini golf, driving range, hiking trails or in a chair around your campfire with high speed wireless internet. You can stay longer than you think with amenities like hot showers and laundry too. 10 minutes to Huntsville and 10 minutes to the provincial park. Give us a call 705 635 1262 or send us an email. atrailsresort@sympatico.ca

Happy New Year 2012

Although the photo is dark, you can see 8 eyes and 16 legs....2 horses and 2 bunnies. All four friends feeding at the bale feeder together. Pretty sweet to see. Happy New Year to all friends and clients. Elana started the countdown today...125 sleeps until the camping season begins again on May 4, 2012. Start planning your wilderness adventures soon to secure your favorite sites.

Bunny + Christmas Tree = Cute

This little oreo blizzard dwarf bunny came from Peterborough one day a few months ago. His papered name has evolved to a term of endearment. He started as Achilles, then Keeley and now Bunners. He is loved and I'm pretty sure he liked the lights on the tree. I know he has a problem keeping secrets, he chewed the paper off of some presents while he shopped for his favourite decoration.

SNOW

I came home from another long day at school and found these two loving the new season of snow. They love being outside and we love watching them play just off the deck, that way we can stay warm and keep a close eye out for snow related injuries...mostly just rosy cheeks and low levels of hot chocolate, that's within my scope of practice : )

Thanksgiving weekend 2011

Each season we close shortly after the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday in October, but before we do...we have an early Halloween. Kids enjoy costume dressing, tricks and treats in the eve, pumpkin carving, hay dive for cash and a wagon ride through the park. The weather has yet to fail us in our 6 seasons. Join us for our 7th Halloween on Turkey Day 2012. Pumpkins are free and the fun is fabulous! Bring a 'new to us' camping family and your first firewood bag is free too.

Nice Tent Site

I love these two campsites. They are perfect for two couples in tents wanting electricity and drinking water at the post. Side by side, these two sites are great for one sleeping tent, one dining tent and one vehicle each. Not too far from the pool or washrooms, the wireless internet is super fast here and campfire wood is delivered as requested....or whenever Dan remembers ; )

Perfect Summer Day

I walked the park with camera in hand one day this past July (2011) and found a peaceful view. There was someone just out of view with legs up reading a book by a small smoking campfire. It seemed as though I needed to hold onto that perfect summer day so I snapped a shot to remind me how nice the summers are...while we sit in the deep of winter. I found it today (Dec 19, 2011) and it's good to see what I have to look forward to next season.

Easter Egg Hunt 2011

I thought 150 hidden eggs would take at least 15 minutes for this troop to find...but No, it took all of 2 minutes! We had a lot of fun with our other activities too, and everyone left with a Happy Easter wish from Mary and Simon. Thanks for coming guys, it was a blast.

Not Such a Happy Beaver

Every year brings new adventures and sometimes the camera is handy. I am sure I shocked this beaver; he was quite cranky with me standing so close. The hissing was sending a clear message, but I found it very entertaining. I did not capture the ground slapping but if he were near the water's edge his slap would have made massive waves! We are almost 1 kilometer from open water. I think his GPS was off a little. Very cool visit.

Uncommon and So Very Awesome

I have gone back to the birds on my blog this week. This year has been remarkable for uncommon visitors. For the past week we have been watching this little fellow. They came in a small gathering of 4-6 and worked along side the black eyed junkos. These fox sparrows are currently in migration and will likely fly to the most North regions of Ontario soon. But for now, we are loving their visit. They quickly hop backward and forward to gleam the ground to find seeds and teeny tiny invertebrates. They are swift like a fox and are easily frightened with the smallest of foreign sounds, and when they take to the trees they are invisible. As campers provide me with most all my wildlife photos I did not have ability to capture this little fellow. The following photo comes from Dr. Faintich in the United States. Take a look at his links, the photos are brilliant.

Fox Sparrow jpg. © 2009 Marshall Faintich, author of A Photographic Guide to The Birds of Wintergreen.

http://www.symbolicmessengers.com/

Evening Grosbeak

Its been a good year for new species at the feeders. Last week a flock of more than 60 Common Red Polls descended and stayed for three days. Yesterday, more than 30 Evening Grosbeaks landed and stayed and shelled close to 10 pounds of sunflower seeds. It was impressive. Mary and Simon go owling every day and have success talking to what we think may be the Northern Saw-Whet Owl. Very cool adventures in the bush. The rains are coming heavy and the snow is finally leaving. I hope the Canal Operators are ready and waiting to run their systems this week! The waters will surely rise to the south of us.

The Melt is Coming...I Think

Hello Everyone,

By now I am convinced that almost all our friends have better weather than we here in the bush of Algonquin. The scenery is...however, stunning. A compelling mix of chatty birds and 'Matrix" fast red squirrels. An hourly visit from newly exiled deer and owls makes for interesting conversations by the fire side. Yes, Dan is chopping fire wood for me. We had a 5 hour fire today, the kids frollicked in the icy snow and Minta the Old English Sheep Dog followed every move. The 4X4 Kubota made waves in the transient oceans between the driving range and mini golf. The kids screamed in glee as Mom waved from the fire side. The reservations are flooding in for the big five holiday weekends of 2011. Have a wonderful pre-spring season and we look forward to hosting your summer stay this season.

Merry Christmas!

If I could sing, you would hear...We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care everyone, we hope to see you when the snow clears!

Communication Via The Blog

Hello Readership, I love all the emails we get; giving feedback, sharing memories and questions asked....but I can not respond to you personally through the blog, it does not allow me to see where the emails originate. Please if you have any questions or thoughts forward them directly to atrailsresort@sympatico.ca

Thank You and Have a Great Back Half of The Season.