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Travel Journals
Our Travel Journal started back in 2010 with short trail descriptions and GPS location to the trail heads in Algonquin Park, Ontario. In 2015 we bought a Jeep and that enabled us to really enjoy the outdoors. And these are our stories.
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
September 2022: Two weeks in the Fushimi Lake Provincial Park. Fishing in the lakes, canoeing Fushimi and Wolverine Lake. Exploring the backcountry with the Jeep.
Labrador and Newfoundland
Labrador and Newfoundland
June 2022: Trans Labrador Highway, ferry from Blanc Sablon to St. Barbe on Newfoundland, Iceberg Festival, Gros Morne National Park, Terra Nova National Park, Bonavista, St. John's and ferry to Nova Scotia.
The West Coast & the rain forest
The West Coast & the rain forest
September 2021: Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, Saskatchewan Landing and Grasslands National Park. Then Bow Valley and Kananaskis in Alberta and last stop in the Okanagan Valley before we arrived in Whistler BC for the next 6 weeks.
Roundtrip hwy 11 & Lake Superior
Roundtrip hwy 11 & Lake Superior
July 2021: Esker Lake Provincial Park to MacLeod Provincial Park. After one very windy day, a hotel in Hearst. Next Nagagamisis Provincial Park and finally the Lake Superior Provincial Park. 6 days in the Jeep and a tent.
Coast Mountains, Rain & Vulcanoes
Coast Mountains, Rain & Vulcanoes
September 2020: The Coast Mountains on the west coast were built by volcanoes and the rain eroded them over time. We found signs everywhere.
Abandond Mines around Cobalt
Abandond Mines around Cobalt
July 2020: Exploring Cobalt in Ontario for 2 weeks. The area is a dream come true for adventureres searching abandoned mines. We started with the Heritage Silver Trail.
Whistler & Bella Coola in BC
Whistler & Bella Coola in BC
August 2019: Amazing adventures in Whistler followed by 10 days in Bella Coola, BC. The Great Bear Rainforest does not disappoint.
The amazing Maritimes
The amazing Maritimes
August 2018: First stop on Grand Manan island in New Brunswick. Then circle Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. On the way home a visit to Prince Edward Island.
Index to trails and places  Canada
We found many special places druing our travels. On the east coast, the west coast and everywhere in between. You may not find them in any travel guide.
Offroad Trail Index
Offroad Trail Index
These roads are not maintained, use with caution. Our Jeep uses original tires and suspension. Be ready for the outdoors, prepare yourself and your vehicle. Tread lightly.
Somewhere in Canada
Somewhere in Canada
Interesting places we visited, not all of them are well known. A random list from East to West.
Provincial & National Parks
Provincial & National Parks
Provinicial Park, National Parks and other Campgrounds
Embrace Winter
Embrace Winter
Winter is magical. Camping is one option, yurts and cabins are alternatives.
Algonquin Park, Ontario
Algonquin Park, Ontario
Our first camping vacation in the park were back in the last century. Exploring the many lakes, have lunch on a remote beach and sleep in the tent. In 2010, we started to publish the GPS coordinates of the trails.
Riding Mountain Park, Manitoba
Riding Mountain Park, Manitoba
The Riding Mountain National Park has a large bison range. We added the GPS coordinates for all the trails to our catalog. We didn't have much time for the trails, but the bison were truly impressive.
Outdoors
From the Roads, Forests and Mountains & what it takes to get there
Great Canadian Outdoors
Great Canadian Outdoors
Travelling on highways and off-road in Canada? Tips, ideas and stories that kept us moving
Cooking, Heating and a hot shower
Cooking, Heating and a hot shower
To fully enjoy the adventures in the outdoors, food, warmth and a shower make all the difference to us.
Offroad and Service-Road
Offroad and Service-Road
How do we find the Forest Service Roads in Ontario
GPS and UTM maps
GPS and UTM maps
How to convert between GPS coordinates and the UTM map grid reference system
Digital Topo Maps from NRC
Digital Topo Maps from NRC
Find and download Digital Topographic Raster Maps from National Resources Canada. Convert the UTM coordinates to GPS coordinates
Index to all Outdoor Pages
Index to all Outdoor Pages
Index to all outdoor pages. Plan your wilderness trip find where you are on a map. Some good tips that worked for and be prepared for the unexpected. Call for help in emergency with SPOT
Upgrades and gadgets  Upgrades
Modifications in and around the Jeep that get us on the road and keep us safe. The most obvious is better lights on and off road. Stronger breaks for the increased weight of the trailer and gear. And the electrical system. Yeah, the electrical like battery, diode, converter, generator, solar panel, power pack, cable gauge and amperage. Sorry, we couldn't make it rhyme.
Master Plan to Jeep Upgrades
Master Plan to Jeep Upgrades
We had to solve the battery problem, trailer connection, CB radio, backup camera and breaks. We needed more light around the Jeep. For worry-free adventures, we built a sleeping platform and window covers. This is an ongoing process.
DIY Sleeping Platform in Jeep JK
DIY Sleeping Platform in Jeep JK
Do-It-Yourself project for a sleeping platform in the Jeep Wrangler JK with moderate effort. There is enough room for two adults.
DIY Window Covers
DIY Window Covers
Do-It-Yourself window covers for privacy and condensation. Louvers for air flow. Window Socks to keep the biting insects out.
DIY Campfire Heat Reflector
DIY Campfire Heat Reflector
We built the panels to reflect the heat from the camping fire. As it turns out, we used it almost exclusively around our JetBoil gas stove.
Recovery Gear
Recovery Gear
Hi-Lift Jack, Tow Straps, Axe, Saw, Traction Pads and the list goes on. The question was, do we really need a winch? Our answer was no.
Index to all upgrades & gadgets
Index to all upgrades & gadgets
Index to all the upgrades and gadgets that made our travels more enjoyable and safer
Pre-digital era from our Photographic Film
Our early travels mostly in the last century
Rally of the 1000 Lakes 1976
Rally of the 1000 Lakes 1976
Over 400km on gravel roads. Three days of engine noise in the middle of the Finish forest.
Iceland 1981
Iceland 1981
Circling the island in a Lada NIVA and a tent. A historic tour in iceland in the summer of 1981
Corsica 1983
Corsica 1983
Our Corsica vacation in 1983 with lasting memories. Old buildings, narrow alleys, good food and countless beaches.
Newfoundland 1992
Newfoundland 1992
The year when the ocean current and wind pushed the massive icebergs close to the shore and into the small harbours
Geeky
Mostly computer and smartphone topics
Mouse Without Border
Mouse Without Border
Linking my desktops PCs and Laptops with one keyboard and mouse. Works with my Windows 7, Windows 10 & Windows 11
Contacts - Link / Join
Contacts - Link / Join
Keep contacts in one place, from Gmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Domino, Twitter, and other social media provider. This is how to link and unlink them.
Blackberry Hub + on Android
Blackberry Hub + on Android
Blackberry Hub + on Android. Not only a clean solid implementation, it also works flawless with HCL Notes Traveler on the Domino Server.