@@bradbradshaw-i4n Hopefully all is well for a return. I feel blessed to spend time here enjoying the outdoors.

@@simplewoodslife the fall colours are really popping now.

@@dougdawson2873 Yes, people do regularly. Winter and summer.

@@jasonbeansguitars It really is a gem of a place.

@@farrahtittle6675 For sure 👍🏼 it’s a warm friendly finish.

@@scottmacgregor9385 That’s awesome 😀!! I have often wondered how you made out. The spot I was at wasn’t actually a site, just enough clear space for a tent and a fire on a rock. What a beautiful September weekend that was.

@@hardclimate For sure 👍🏼 It’s a cool story with some conflicting information, but that adds to the intrigue. I have another video titled The Prince Of Wales Fireplace. It has some more history and photos of the structure. Thanks for watching. Dave.

@@nicchevrette5714 The coordinates would be, 47.254761° N, 82.113924° W About 5km south of Biscotasing, and about 1 north west of Moonshine Lake. A kidney shaped island.

@@JeffMacCullough Thanks. 👍🏼 it was a fun moment.

@@supergoodcamping Thanks, it’s a beautiful area.

@@kengtr Thanks, it’s an awesome area to paddle and camp. And, for sure, it can whip up pretty good.

@@flynorthproductions Thanks so much. I see you have videos of some very interesting locations that I’ll be watching when I can sit down and enjoy them. Paddling season seems too short sometimes.

@@OpenAirOutdoors Thanks it’s a beautiful area.

@@simonlester83 I would say yes. There were only 2 portages, both very short. The first one at the dam is basically a road and less than 100 yards. The second one has the trolley track and a cart to pull everything across. It’s a great trip, Indian Lake was a highlight, and the train was great too.

@@eltrippers thanks. Yes, looks like a unique experience with the train ride and having the trolley would be a plus for us. Really enjoyed the vid.

The access we used is a public boat ramp on highway 108, just north of Elliot Lake. The access is on Dunlop Lake which is a mix of crown land and private land. The first portage is into Ten Mile Lake which is almost all crown land. The second portage takes you to Ezma Lake and into Blind River Provincial Park. It’s a non operating park, so no reservations needed. You would be in the park until the 1.4km portage from Claim Lake back to Dunlop Lake. Thanks for the kind words. 🍻

Thanks. 🍻 Upper Mace is a real treat.

Thank 👍🏼 I have done the same. Looking forward to viewing your videos.

@@eltrippers Thank you

Thanks. At 63 I like go twice, the legs and back can cramp on long paddles, so a walk in the woods is welcomed. Being retired, there’s no hurry or desire to race to the end.

Well, we’re both retired so we keep an interesting list of possibilities, then throw a plan together rather quickly. We stick to places that don’t need reservations, crown land or unorganized parks. A solo trip or two is hopefully happening as well.

I saw your video, thanks. 👍🏼

🍻Cheers.

Yup, Dunlop to Dunlop. Did you do the same loop? Upper Mace is pretty sweet. Great campsite ⛺️. We had a crazy tailwind, and paddled the full length of Dunlop in amazing time. I live in Elliot Lake so it was kind of a backyard trip.

@@eltrippers yes. Stayed 2 nights on upper mace. Last night on claim. Great fishing!

Great idea 👍🏼

Thanks.

It was fun, hopefully there are no fires this summer, and we'll get out and paddle. All the best!

We were planning on portaging into it, but time was getting tight with catching the train out. I did fly a drone out and over it.

Thanks. And you guys as well 🛶

Thank you. You are correct, the tent 🏕️ and canoe 🛶 are calling.

@@eltrippers even though I still don't feel like we've had a winter, I'm with you; bring on the heat.

Though I did spend 7 hours ice fishing today, after snowmobiling to a remote lake. But the weather forecast says I might be done now.

@eltrippers now you have me missing winter and summer. We've been in perpetual spring/fall for the last few months, minus a few chilly and unseasonably warm days. Supposed to be 15 today, -12 tomorrow. 😳 How'd the fishing go?

@@simplewoodslife That day was slow, they had turned off for some reason, but there were a number of friends out and the conversations were great. I did get a nice one for dinner though.

Thank you, great to meet up, and good luck on the walleye.

@@eltrippers thank you. Only pike so far, need to get on the board for other species. 4 days left of the derby. Started late. Keep on the great trips. Have you gone to Puddingstone Falls yet? Boland River Road, if I remember correctly.

We have been to Puddingstones Falls, yes 26 km in on The Boland River Rd. Well worth the drive.

Really slow fishing so far, sketchy I’ve had limited access to the better spots. Last year was a fun season 🎣

@@eltrippers super nervous for our favourite spots because of the ice. Still hoping to get to those spots soon.

There's definitely some interesting history. It looks like it was big news as the newspapers carried much of the trip.

Great, it's a beautiful area! I would recommend the detour if you're ever that way again. The rail portage into Indian Lake is fun, and the lake was awesome. I do have video of the whole trip starting in Sudbury on the BUDD train.

It was pretty hard to get to, and the middle of nowhere, but anything is possible.

Thank you so much 😁

Then dish duty 😀

Awesome, it was definitely a needed site with some extra luxuries. Are you part of “The Bent Fender Gang”? We didn’t sign the fort as we had no writing tool. We did enjoy reading the walls, and speculating on the origins of the fort. A great campsite for sure 👍🏼

That's great, family trips to the outdoors leave wonderful impression on kids.

Thanks, Northern Ontario really has it all.