Canada Day 9/ Algonquin
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2017-10-04 07:00 by Sarah Denninger
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Canada Day 9/ Algonquin
 

From Niagara Falls to Toronto I can tell you that we had such an amazing time exploring the area. Of course two weeks is never enough time to do everything and anything but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the best of it. 

From those two locations we made our way to Algonquin State Park. Its massive and my Dad had been there when he was a kid so of course we planned to go there last to have a few days where everything was calmer and quieter. There we could also do some hiking and just be a part of nature itself. Let me tell you that, the drive was beautiful but I sadly feel asleep due to us being us early almost every day. Plus my body wasn’t used to walking around so much. It’s not like we live in an area where you can camp, hike and run around all day. Sure you can go to the beach and walk around the neighborhood but it isn’t the same as being in an area you don’t know, where you have lots to do , or go hike all day and do it whenever you want and just manage your own time. Back home you have more responsibility and honestly nothing new ever happens back home. In nature there is always something to explore. 

So as a I slept my dad made progress on where we were going. After an hour nap I woke up to being in an area to get gas and coffee. My dad got a cup and we were off. The colors up there were beautiful. Almost like a new sight to my eyes. We were right in the middle of the fall colors making an appearance and I couldn’t stop myself from staring. Even when we entered the park it was just magnificent. There were all kinds of colors on the levees. Green, orange, yellow, even PINK. That never happens, ever and to see that I was so mind blown. I always imagine the world looking like a beautiful an exotic place and I wish it was so amazing and beautiful everywhere but we have made most places into cities and have clogged up the air. It was like my heart had started beating again and I was somewhere that made sense. I was amazed and I felt so at peace there. 

Once we got our campsite, bought wood and kindling and had set up everything we decided to go find food. When we were up there they were doing a lot of construction so there were times when we had to stop and wait our turn to go on the one road that they had given us access to and from there we got to see how much nature there was. A two lane road surrounded by forest. 

We arrived at this little inn called Two Rivers and it has a store to buy souvenirs. We ordered our food and checked out the photos that were up and for sale. Foxes, moose, wolves, owls, I mean it was amazing on how many different kinds of wildlife there was. 

That day we spent mostly just relaxing. It had been a little bit of a drive and up in Canada you can go only 60mph and the fines there are really high if you get caught speeding so we didn’t take that chance. 

I am telling you guys that this place was phenomenal and I had never seen anything so magical. I can’t wait to see how it looks in the winter. I imagine it’s a completely different sight that will take my breathe away. 

 

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