We took a short trip into Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (Signature Site) in late August of this year. My father and I were tasked with re-introducing the rest of the family plus dog to canoeing, so we decided on an easy route with only 2 short portages and a minimal distance of paddling. We ended up deciding on heading from Long Lake to Cox Lake, and return via the same route. I don’t think you could have asked for a better route for our parameters. Not too remote, just far enough to feel out in the woods and some luxury camping comforts, mainly a picnic table, metal fire grills and thunderbox. Perfect for novices or if you don’t want to cover alot of distance or get too remote.

I decided to change things up by adding a select amount of pictures that I’ve taken as well. Normally take alot on this trips, and between three video cameras, mics and a Digital SLR We’ve got quite the equipment arsenal. Wouldn’t trip any other way though, have to capture some great memories, never know when you’ll be back that way!

So as always another video! 720P is nice and crisp. 

Happy paddling!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py4_UbHkT8Q

Just a note, some of the landscape ones are squished on these fourms…. odd but you can view them here, unsquished ofcourse http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/stajanleafs/Backcountry%2011%20-%20Kawartha%20Highlands/

Sunlight is fading fast on our first night on Loucks Lake

Sunset on Loucks

The stove we’ve used for the last few years. Lightweight and refillable though it seems to be losing it’s ability to build up pressure now!

Genny is enjoying the camping experience thoroughly

On the portage form Loucks Lake/Creek into Cox lake there’s a really scenic set of rapids, looks inviting for a swim if not for the beaver activity and the marshy creek below

Needless to say Genny is pretty excited to try out canoeing. The sights and sounds of the creek flowing through the wetland seem to intrigue her most. 

The scenery on Cox lake was absolutely beautiful 

Last day, canoeing by the many cliffs on Long Lake

Genny looks on, possibly reflecting on a great trip