I had a chance to visit Base31 in Picton, Ontario in August for a short visit and knew I had to go back for a longer one. The history in this place is fascinating. The innovation using “creative placemaking” to bring it back to life is extraordinary! I sent them an email to see ifContinue reading “Feature Travel Blog: Base31: Celebrating the Past by Creating a Future”
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Elk Lake Wilderness Resort: The Perfect Northern Getaway
I took a break from searching Ontario for the strange and Interesting and found cozy and comfortable. As mentioned last week I was going to stay at a wilderness resort. My daughter Tanya and her family had rented a cottage and invited me to come spend some vacation time with them. I am so gladContinue reading “Elk Lake Wilderness Resort: The Perfect Northern Getaway”
Feature Travel Blog: Panorama Amethyst Mine: A Gem of a Place
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but Amethyst sets this girl’s heart a flutter. It is purple after all. Lol. I had never been to an Amethyst mine. To see where it all begins was something I was looking forward to. I was not disappointed. Come on along, this is not just an attraction.Continue reading “Feature Travel Blog: Panorama Amethyst Mine: A Gem of a Place”
Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues
As I continued on my journey to find the strange and interesting I may have found a little creepy. The picture above is Highway 11 near Cochrane. The sun setting with the promise of a beautiful day, a mist had formed over the fields. As I drove, I watched it creep along the ground reachingContinue reading “Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues”
Feature Travel Blog: The Diefenbunker
I had never heard of this even being here. In my search for strange and interesting places The Diefenbunker popped up on my radar. I decided to travel to Carp Ontario to see what this actually is. I asked if any of my friends in the area wanted to take a look with me andContinue reading “Feature Travel Blog: The Diefenbunker”
Ontario: The Stange and Interesting. The Search Continues
Leaving Thunder Bay with new tires and renewed confidence in my van I started back on my search for the Strange and Interesting in Ontario. Radio on, wind in my hair, tires rolling smoothly down the highway, come on along with me and discover what I have found. Panorama Amethyst Mine I have traveled toContinue reading “Ontario: The Stange and Interesting. The Search Continues”
Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues
Leaving North Bay on my search, I go west along Hwy 17 and my heart starts to beat a little faster. I love this part of the Northern Ontario. Not only for the stange and interesting but also the beauty it holds. Come along as my search brings me to a couple of things IContinue reading “Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues”
Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues
Searching Ontario for the Strange and Interesting for my new book is so exciting. I have seen so many cool places. I am so excited to share them with you. Let’s get started. The Diefenbunker My search takes me east to a walk back into time. It also gave me a chance to visit withContinue reading “Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues”
Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues
My search for strange and interesting places continues. Come along and see what I found this week traveling Ontario. You are going to love it! Base 31 My next adventure brings me back to Picton and Base31. History mixed with innovation for the future. I love it! Base 31 was built in 1940 as aContinue reading “Ontario: The Strange and Interesting. The Search Continues”
Ontario: The Strange and Interesting
I decided it was time for a second book. From Housewife to Vanlife was published almost two years ago. Wow! Amazing eh! What to write about is probably the most difficult decision. Something I am passionate about is a must for my writing. What excites me the most? Travel! What part about travel gets me up andContinue reading “Ontario: The Strange and Interesting”