Photography and Journal by Heidi Csernak The park occupies 23.53 square kilometres in the Frontenac Axis region, a southern extension of the Canadian Shield. Charleston Lake offers many opportunities for paddle sport enthusiasts. Paddlers can explore the lake’s 75 km of shoreline and numerous bays and coves. Portions of Running’s Bay and Slim Bay are…
Read more
Photography Journal and video by Heidi Csernak 1000 Islands Helicopter Mike Hector: Writer & I have toured with 1000 Islands Helicopter for Tourism 1000 Islands blogs, but this time, we had a guest coming to visit! Amber, Adventures of an Oxymoron had added a *small* detour to her road trip, lured by the beauty of the #1000islands…
Read more
Photography Journal by Heidi Csernak Frontenac Provincial Park’s 5355 hectares are located on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. There’s a network of over 100 km of hiking and backpacking in interconnected loops, plus canoe routes through 22 lakes through the wilderness. Explorers can spend the day following the trails, fishing, wildlife, and birdwatching,…
Read more
The fantastic little restaurant is in Sydenham, South Frontenac, Ontario. Centrally located in town, the dining location is close to the Cataraqui Trail, and the nearby Gould Lake Conservation Area, and Frontenac Provincial Park. This makes The Point Restaurant perfectly located for explorers, after a day relaxing on Sydenham Lake, hiking the wilderness or a road…
Read more
Photography Journal by Heidi Csernak Mazinaw Rock at the Narrows From the first moment I saw the 330 foot tall Mazinaw Rock, I only wanted to get closer. Everytime I saw boaters and paddlers along the cliff face, it only made me long for our time on the water. We spent much of our first…
Read more
Photography Journal by Heidi Csernak Pillars of Nature Once we arrived at Bon Echo Provincial Park, there was only one thought consuming us – and that was getting our first look at Mazinaw Rock. But before we’d even seen the cliffs, we were awestruck by how tall the trees were. The roads and trails are…
Read more
Story by Mike Hector | Photography by Heidi Csernak After an unforgettable series of experiences and stories throughout South Eastern Ontario, Heidi and I are very excited to take the next step and embark on a whole new chapter of our own, right here on Organic Road Map! For our first summer escape of 2019,…
Read more
Photography Journal by Heidi Csernak Hidden Gem in South Frontenac There is no doubt that Gould Lake Conservation Area is an ideal place to enjoy a tranquil day. This lake is so peaceful, with minimal boat traffic, and even when there are dozens of paddlers, with 222 hectares of surface area, it’s easy to feel…
Read more
Story by Mike Hector | Photography by Heidi Csernak As we round the bend on a most memorable 2018, Heidi and I can safely say it was indeed a year to remember. But the proverbial sun has yet to set – and the adventure itself is far from over. Ever since attending last year’s Alight…
Read more
