Algonquin Surprises

Waking up early to the sound of a loon is always a wonderful experience. Then continuing to hear it as you're downing your morning coffee is even better. That's the beauty of Algonquin Park, you never know what you're going to hear or see. Before everyone was up I went to investigate and was quite pleasantly surprised.

I walked back to the rig, woke everyone up, had breakfast then decided to hit the Old Railway Bike Trail. The trail is considered an easy family bike trail because of it's level hard packed surface. For 16 kms the trail follows the old historic abandoned bed of the Ottawa, Arnprior, and Parry Sound Railway. A park this size I would be lost without my bike.   

I decided after 10k to call it a day. Not because I was bored or tired but, because our friends are arriving today and I wanted to be back when they arrived. Besides I have a nice 10K ride back. 

A nice treat was watching this little guy fill his cheeks then scurry away. 

Algonquin Quick Facts:

• the park is 7,653 square kilometres or 2,955 square miles
• there are over 2,400 lakes and 1,200 kilometres of rivers and streams
• 3 biking trails ranging from easy to very difficult totalling over 50 kms
• over 260 species of birds have been recorded in Algonquin PP
• for the canoeing enthusiast 1,200 km awaits you
• there are 15 interpretive walking trails along the Hwy 60 corridor
• 54 different species of fish have been recorded in the park
• Algonquin is home to 40 types of mammals and 30 kinds of reptiles and amphibians