The Beaver Motel Nipigon
Highway 11-17 Nipigon, Ontario, 201010, Canada
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Paddling All Day Long
... waves. My only focus was staying upright but then again, I did come here for some adrenaline rush as well. I think it all comes down to balance. I need a challenge and Lake Superior sure is delivering now.
After a long day of paddling, once again I found my lakeside Hilton on a flat rock area a few feet from the water. I am getting my best sleep in a long time this way. Imagine sinking into ...
I got goosed...
Stopped at the Major Dick Bong memorial. He was an American flying Ace.
Then, off to Gooseberry Falls State Park. Lots of folks playing in the falls. Suprising for a state park.
Saw a bi-plane taking off in a little town we stopped for gas in.
Crossed into an Indian Reservation on the Way to Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Tried to get to the Thunder Bay Harley shop before ...
Thunder Bay - Part 2
... finally saw the 'Sleeping Giant'.
It was after 3pm before I got back on the road. I ended up at the Panorama Amethyst Mine where you can mine for your own amethyst (it's more like walk around and pick up pieces but that's even easier!). The mine is still active and has been in operation since the 60's. They had some great pieces and gave us a quick tour and info. You can buy what you find for $3 a ...
A day of "seeing"
... br> Today's Scrabble Champ: Ki
Today we spent almost 4 hours at Fort William Historic Park, a fur-trading post in Thunder Bay. It is a very elaborate set up with lots of "character" staff, so we were well entertained and learned alot about the 'untamed’ part of Canada in 1815. Highlights included being voyageurs paddling a canoe, planning wood for canoe building, and an axe throwing competition – Dad wowed the locals with ...
Faith Stop #2
... right" to stop at. I’m getting tired about an hour from Nipigon. I stop and get some gas. Stretch my legs and for whatever reason am energized for the final part of the drive today. I find the campground that I need just where it should be along the highway.
What I’m sensing is that I actually do want to rush to get to Winnipeg and then to Calgary. It’s like there’s something there waiting for me. Something amazing. That’s the feeling I ...


