A good trip up north

[lew]

Hi guys, we've been up on the West Arm of Nipissing for the last week and had a fun trip.

Had a momma bear & her cub come outta the ditch in front of us and while Mom ran across the road the youngun was smart enough to wait until we got past cause I sure wouldn't want to hit either one. Couple days later I was walking down the road near the cabin and another bear came outta nowhere about 75 feet in front of me and crossed over into the bush. I always carry my camera but never got a chance to take any pictures.

Never saw a moose this time but there were several good fresh tracks one morning when I went for my daily hike. One set was very fresh tracks of 3 moose crossing the road together and I figured maybe Mom and a couple kids. There was also another good track just up the road from there. 

There was a Ministry water bomber working close to us but there was no obvious signs of fire so we figured maybe they were just practicing but interesting to watch just the same.

I attached a couple pics.

Edited September 11, 2021 by lew

[misfish]

Copy paste is easy Lew

 

Beautiful 1st pic Lew. Stunning.

No smile, no fish though,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Ya I know,yer retired,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOL

[glen]

I see a boat in the first picture. Probably reeling in a fish.  
im going up there one of these years. 

[Rizzo]

Great pictures! I do miss the "Lew holding a giant musky" photos but these are nice as well.

[lew]

1 hour ago, Rizzo said:

Great pictures! I do miss the "Lew holding a giant musky" photos but these are nice as well.

Yeah, they WERE fun days  LOL

[AKRISONER]

love watching those planes swoop in, but a much better feeling when you know that there is no fire presenting an immediate danger!

Edited September 13, 2021 by AKRISONER

[mamona]

Awesome pics. I would wear GoPro if this area holds any wildlife.

[woodenboater]

must have been incredible watching the water bomber making its low pass and water scoop. Only thing close to that was one time at Lakair, a helicopter kept circling low over the area. Asked about the equipment hanging below and Lesley and Kevin's son was a helo pilot and said it was likely something for monitoring leafy crops of, at the time, ill repute

 

fwiw, dropped by Lakair and it is so different now. cottages have been spruced up (a little too pretty for me tbh, I prefer lodge rustic). camping is def done but they have plans for more luxe camping. as during Lew's visit, place was very quiet   hope people return, dennis and denise have done alot to the place. 

Edited September 13, 2021 by woodenboater