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#OTD (Thu, Oct 2) 1913 with Hon. Frank Cochrane at #MistyLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Visited the camp of Petawawa Lumber Co...the French-Canadian lumbermen falling pine for benefit of party. Much amusement was caused by the lumberjack’s quick moves & unerring judgement." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 2) 1908 travelling from #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "After lunch, packed up & started for Cedar Lake with a fair wind & rough water. Was wind-bound on Cedar Lake for 2 hours. Arrived at Cedar Lake s. house at dark & enjoyed our tea very much." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Sep 30) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met trains at Joe and Canoe Lake stations. Mrs. Ed Colson went out on train tonight and Algonquin Hotel closes for the season; the help going home today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 30) 1913 at #AlgonquinPark: "Party went to Wolf Lake for lunch. The rolling hills were blazing in all the beauties of autumn colors. The weather fine and warm. Party went for a swim right after lunch." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 30) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw a man acting very suspiciously around P.O. room at S. Fraser’s. Watched proceedings for some time. Come to conclusion there was something crooked going on but failed to discover the same." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sep 29, 1913) at #MistyLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. Cochrane & party spent forenoon exploring the large island in Misty Lake. Steve & I caught a deer swimming in the lake. Steve catching it by the tail. There is fresh meat in camp for a few days." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

Was fortunate enough to go to Algonquin park last week...here is a mushroom I found.
#algonquinpark #mushrooms
#fungus

Snack Time... Early Morning. Madeline The Moose, sneaking out of the bushes, as she was foraging for snacks. So beautiful. I was honoured to be in her presence.
🫎♥️📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #Moose #Mammals #Wildlife #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Photography #OntarioParks #Canada

#OTD (Mon, Sep 28) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Shot a black duck returning home for bait for mink traps. Evidently, we will also bait ourselves on choice portions. Weather extra fine. Heavy frost last night." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 28) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. Balfour and I in camp. Very wet and chilly and owing to heavy wind and rain could keep very little fire. Could those who admire a ranger’s life have seen us and shared our pleasure. I won’t say the rest." @nichecanada.bsky.social

One of the weirdest ones, what a defect. Makes me think of the character from the TOOL music video, his mouth, anyways.....creepy....
#fungus #Algonquinpark

In The Presence Of Greatness... Early morning. Michaelangelo The Bull Moose, standing proud. Majestic. He's massive. You are looking at a beast that's over 1300 lb (589.67 kg). Stunning! 🫎📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #Moose #Mammals #WildlifePhotography #Photography #OntarioParks #Canada

Very Sneaky... You never know what you might see in the deep woods. Early morning. Benicio The Black Bear, up in a pine tree, getting a better look at where I might be hiding... Nice try. 🐻📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #BlackBear
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photography #WildlifePhotography #OntarioParks #Canada

#OTD (Tue, Sep 26) 1911 at #SmokeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Paddling around the lake having a fine time. Mr. Private Sec. to Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG] came in tonight to Headquarters." [NOTE: The secretary was bearing an urgent summons from the Prime Minister.] @csnrec.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Sep 26) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "All working at s. house. Fire across lake very bad, raging all night. Much valuable timber has been destroyed; many miles of valuable timber lands being left without a single tree living upon it." @nichecanada.bsky.social

Hello... Can I help you?... Early morning. My handsome friend, Pablo The Pine Marten. Don't let the good looks fool you. He's known as nature's most adorable assassin. A true predator.
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#AlgonquinPark #PineMarten
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photography #WildlifePhotography #OntarioParks #Canada

#OTD (Wed, Sep 25) 1912 at #LakeLouisa, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger Hughes brought in telegram for Hon. Frank Cochrane about 2 a.m. Ranger Walters arrived with another telegram for Cochrane." NOTE: Cochrane [IMG] was federal Minister of Railways & Canals. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social