I entered a local photography contest and entered the above picture of Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. When the entries were released I did not think I had a chance. I was up against a beautiful picture of the sunlight fading on the Grand Canyon National Park. I figured I was done for as [...]
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Quetico Provincial Park lake, canoe, and clouds
One of my favorite destinations is Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Often called the Canoe Country Wilderness, this pictures shows why. The park highlights hundreds of miles of canoe trails through pristine Canadian wilderness. The lakes are spectacular and it seems like each one is more sensational than the previous one. The lakes are [...]
Morning dew on Quetico spider webs
In Quetico Provincial Park in Canada there are certain moments and views which are just incredibly beautiful. Some are expected like sunrise and sunset or a beautiful sunny day hitting the cobalt blue of Lake Kawnipi. Some sublime moments will sneak up on you. This photo was taken from the Falls Chain in the morning. [...]
Adventure travel is a question of balance
Think about the first time as a child that you adventure traveled. When was the first time you went outside your comfort level and explored? For some it could have been the first walk home or even the first day of school. For me and for many it was learning to ride a bike. I [...]
My seven super shots adventure traveling
Thanks goes out to hikebiketravel for a nomination to share seven of my favorite adventure travel photographs in different categories. Thanks also goes out to Hostel Bookers for starting this fun travel blogger exercise. A shot that takes my breath away Hiking in the Blacks Hills National Forest with a foot of snow on the [...]
Five islands off the travel radar worth exploring
There are many well known islands around the world popular with travelers. The Greek Isles, Crete, Malta, Tenerife, Boracay, and Madagascar to name a few which are famous for their size, the adventure travel opportunities, or for their place in history. Then there are island nations like England, Japan, and the Philippines which are well [...]
Priceless components in my travel bucket list
As travelers we often get too fixated on checking off items on our bucket list and do not spend enough time reflecting on the awesome times we have had. Sometimes, we need to pause and take a break on the relentless journey to the next place and be thankful of the experiences we have had, [...]
Waterfalls inspire adventure travel: a photo essay
Waterfalls inspire adventure travel. If there is agreement among adrenaline junkies, adventure travelers, easy hikers, fanny-pack touting tourists, workaholics, and even couch potatoes it is everyone loves a waterfall. I have never heard anyone say “waterfalls suck,” or “I hate waterfalls.” Even something as popular as Christmas has its detractors. There are no bah humbugs [...]
Native American pictographs in Quetico Provincial Park
The first time I saw an example of Native American pictographs in Quetico Provincial Park I was a teenager. We were camping on the U.S side in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) on Lake Saganaga. We embarked on a grueling day trip into Cache Bay to check out the pictographs. After a four hour [...]
Traveling Ted volunteers as frogman for the National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) kicked off this year’s hike and seek events with a one mile walk for families at Beamis Woods in Western Springs, Illinois. The event allows families to bring their kids on this mini adventure in hopes of encouraging children to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors. I had a chance to [...]
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