Last weekend we held our 11th annual Gales of November Photography Workshop and the weather did not disappoint. Eleven hearty souls (plus one spouse and dog) made their way here for an extended weekend of photo-taking image creation and some peer sharing as well. Pro photographer Rob Stimpson was here to share his knowledge and inspire [...]
After our crazy storm here a week ago Monday one of the power lines near Michipicoten First Nation went down. Since there is no road access to that area crews were called in to rebuild the tower on the Harbour docks and then they had it airlifted back into place. You can read the news [...]
The blueberry picking season in our area is more than fantastic. They grow in plethora just north of town in an area officially known as the Magpie Terrace Conservation Reserve, which is so much more appealing than the locally known name which is the “Fume Kill” or the “Badlands”. The area was susceptible to the [...]
Hi Friends! We had a trip get back from Michipicoten Island a few days ago, and upon arrival we were told they’d seen an albino caribou! How amazing is that? Albino caribou are very rare, and we’re told this particular one has only been seen a couple times. Michipicoten Island is home to one of [...]
Last night, we were fortunate enough to host a group of 8 canoeists undertaking a project called Trans CanEAUda. Through the spring, summer and fall they are attempting a 7000km paddling expedition from Ottawa, ON to Inuvik, NWT, as a way to raise awareness about water issues in Canada, and to raise funds for the [...]
Friends of Naturally Superior, Rock Island Lodge and big ol’ Lake Superior! Did you know our favorite lake has it’s own day? That’s right – Lake Superior Day is held annually on the third Sunday of every July as a way to highlight the importance of Lake Superior to the basin’s environment and economy. This [...]
“The Slates” are a little island archipelago not as well known as some of the other bigger islands on Lake Superior, only about 14km off the north shore near Terrace Bay. Most of the land is protected as a Provincial Park however there are no facilities or user fees. There are 2 main islands [...]
Rocks and trees, trees and rocks. When you paddle Lake Superior- you see lots! I guess the advice is that if you don’t like either rocks or trees, maybe paddling Lake Superior is not for you. However, if you are a closet geology geek or just enjoy scouring the beaches for pebbles, you’ll soon love [...]
The storm of the decade is here. Winds are recking havoc here on Rock Island. A few trees came down already. One on the road to our place. I had to park the car and walk the last 15 mins in. Guest staying in the lodge couldn’t leave in a rush this morning- luckily they [...]
We hosted a Paddle Canada Level III Skills course here last week. Erik Oogard, from Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre was our instructor du jour. As part of the course requirements, the group headed out on an overnight journey on to Lake Superior. On their way home, they got to contend with some 20knot winds [...]
