Wandering from Tennessee to Alaska, and back, 2023

[Machinebuilder]

I crossed the border this Morning.

I expected to get pulled over, but they did a thorough job searching my truck and camper.
I stopped at MEC in  Barrie and got a Parks canada Discovery pass and Stopped for the night at Oastler Lake Provincial Park



 

Sox and Gabby like it

[Old Greenhorn]

I am really enjoying your journey and the photos. Man I wish I could do something like that. Keep it coming and enjoy the ride!

[Machinebuilder]

Thanks OG.

I have alot more to post but need to spend time on the computer..........with a good signal, much of my service is pretty slow

[thecfarm]

Have a wonderful time!!!!!

[Machinebuilder]

I tried to post but my laptop said I'm on permanent ban. This is from my iPad

I'll try again when I'm not tired

[Don P]

It's on vacation 

[Raider Bill]

I will be in Alaska in 1.5 weeks. Can't wait!!
Taking a cruise for my 70.
Wish I was doing it your way or on a bike but it is what it is.

[tule peak timber]

We love happy dog pics! 8)

[Machinebuilder]

I'm back, I had to clear my browser history to get rid of the "ban"

5-13
I drove out to Killarny.

A group of kayaks on the bay



 

We hiked out to Twin Points



 

I stopped at Killarny Outfitters and had a couple of talks about my camper and setup.
This has been a reoccurring thing.

I found a nice boondocking spot for the night

[Machinebuilder]

5-14
I drove to Manitaulin Island and Baymouth

Spanish River Bridges



 

Whitefish Falls



 

Little Current Swing Bridge




 

 

Baymouth Lighthouse



 

And I got to see the ferry coming into port



 

and another dog picture, It's almost like Sox posed for me



 

[Machinebuilder]

I spent the night on crown land outside Espanola

Really nice spot



 

5-15

I stopped at the Soo Locks, I couldn't cross to the island because Sox and Gabby would not go on the open grateing



 



 



camped at Pancake Bay PP

It was the dogs first time on a beach, Sox was a lot of fun to watch running at full blast in the sand.
After working in a foundry, I don't like sand.



 



 

[thecfarm]

Nice pictures!!

[tule peak timber]

Nice pics! Every day I look forward to your posts.

[Stephen1]

I just found and read your post. Looks like its a great trip. 
You drove right by me. Southeast of Killarney. 
Safe Travels

[Machinebuilder]

5-16

Pancake bay to White River. This is a spectacular stretch of road, so many incredible views.

I have been seeing many things still closed so i ended up camping at the visitor center in White River.

the next am it was 24F (-4.4C) definitely a 2 dog night, they travel well and keep me warm at night



 



 



 



 

the Wawa Goose

[Machinebuilder]

5-17

Pukaskwa National park  (pronounced Pukasaw)

I wild camped east of Nipigon. not as cold but off and on drizzle



 



 



 



 



 

And Terrance Bay



 

[Walnut Beast]

Great pictures! 

[Machinebuilder]

5-18

Nipigon and Ouimet canyon

the tower in Nipigon is not for those afraid of heights, it is completely open.



 



 

I stoppedd at Ouimet canyon

another thing still closed



 

it was a long uphill hike, I only made it to the bridge over the canyon.



 

[Hilltop366]

If you back your truck up a few feet it would look like a DIY rig added to your truck for changing light bulbs in the parking lot.

Thanks for the tour.

[Machinebuilder]

 :D :D :D

5-19
I had finally stopped in Fort Francis for the night, unfortunately the restrooms were still closed.
I made my way through The Lake of the woods, and thought about stopping but it was time to find a laundry and there weren't any.
it looks like a wonderful area to spend time and go fishing.

I made it to Kenora, the only laundry is great, but pricey and the area seemed pretty sketchy so i got done and left ASAP.

I found a great camp spot on Sherwood lake Rd


 





 



 

[Machinebuilder]

I saw these at several "pulp load checking stations" along the road



 

[Machinebuilder]

5-20

I entered Manitoba.................It's just like Wally World



 

So I winged it like normal and went up the Whiteshell

very pretty area



 

Bannock Point Petroforms, someone many years ago laid out rocks in the form of special things.
I think this was a turtle


 

and at Seven Sisters Falls I saw more pelicans than I have ever seen



 



 

[Machinebuilder]

5-21

I went to Pinawa where the remains of the first hydro power plant to feed Winnepeg are.

Very nice exhibit and signs



 





 



 

And Sox Freaked out and almost belly crawled across this walkway



 

Then I stopped at the Winnipeg River Heritage museum, nice little community museum.



 



 



 

Interestingly that is the original cable ferry that points on its travel line and the Model A is a car that rode the ferry in its day.

[Machinebuilder]

5-22

I camped at the Selkirk Municiple campground and walked around the Manitoba Maritime Museum (not open)

These are some pretty big boats on the river and Lake Winnipeg and lake Manitoba

the remains of the last steam tug



 

the last wooden Whitefishing boat on lake Winnipeg.



 

I then went to Gimli, the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland.



 



 



 

I then drove up to the Narrows, of Lake Manitoba and camped, this is starting to be prairie farm country

[Machinebuilder]

5-23

I drove to the south entrance of Riding Mountain NP got a little bit of info in a very touristy area, then headed up to the Bison range



 



 



 



 



 

it was really cool to see 3 bison calfs and it is a beautiful area. I did see 2 bears but did not get any pictures.

I took a rest day to pay bills etc and catch up on pictures, this is a small municiple camp with good cell service

this catches me up and tommorrow 5-25 I will go through Riding Mountain to see the Northern part.

As an aside, I saw signs for the 51'st lattitude. I live at 35.6 so 15.4degrees at 69mile/degree=1062 miles north.