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Our daughter LOVES Halloween and making it special Our daughter LOVES Halloween and making it special during 2020 has been our aim. So this year, we bought tickets and went to the Pumpkins After Dark event last night, and it was a great experience! - While this is normally a walking tour, they set up the event, so you drive through the exhibits instead. To ensure you had the best opportunity to see the pumpkin sculptures, they applied headlight dimmers to each vehicle. You arrive at your booked tour time and tune in to a creepy music radio channel, then make your way through an hour-long tour of the exhibits. - It was hard to get great photos on your phone while we were driving along, but we managed to grab a few. - - - - - - #halloweencountdown #halloween2020 #halloweendecor #halloween🎃 #halloweenvibes #october #ilovehalloween #haunting #halloweenobsessed #halloweenlover #halloweendecorations #halloweenfun #halloweendecoration #pumpkincarving #spookytour #halloweenart #halloweenspirit #halloweenseason #halloweenmonth #halloweenmood #halloweenpumpkin #pumpkinsafterdark #halloweenhaunt #tincancottage #familyfuntime #fallfun
Pints and pumpkins! - We got to enjoy a pint re Pints and pumpkins! - We got to enjoy a pint relaxing by the fire while our daughter and her best friend got cold hands and a bit slimy carving pumpkins. - We still haven't roasted the seeds but need to make that tasty snack soon. We usually make a plain butter and salt version and a tasty curried seed mix. - While Haloween will likely be quiet this Saturday we will still be haunting up the house and we’ll share the ”Among Us” pumpkins later. - - - - - - - #camperhalloween #brontecreekprovincialpark #provincialpark #beerandcampfires #pumpkincarving #pumpkincarving🎃 #rvcamping #rvcampingtrip #rvdiaries #fallcamping #buffaloplaid #fallcamping #fallcampingtrip #fallcampingisbest #gorving #rving #rvcamping #rvadventures #traveltrailer #rvtrip #rvfamily #rvwithkids #rvadventures #happycampers #gorving #rvcanada #gocamping #fallcampingseason
Fall weather means wet weather! A hike along the Fall weather means wet weather! A hike along the ravine near our house leads down to a still creek and made for a photo that reflected the sky so well. Look carefully and you can see the pebbles in the stream. - We’re soaking up all these fall colours while we can. While some places south of us already have snow we know the first heavy frost is coming soon! 🥶 - We are making plans already for snowy adventures. While we have some tradition snow shoes handy we are going to pick up some new sport versions. - Anyone else making plans for winter exploring yet? We figured we should get these early before they are all sold out! - - - - - - - - - - #fallcolours #autumnincanada #walkintheforest #discoverontario #exploreontario #naturesbeuty #naturetherapy #forestbathingtherapy #fallintheforest #tincancottage #natureloversofinstagram #naturegeek #rvadventures #hikeontario #forestadventures #forestadventure #beautyofautumn #beautyoffall #fallincanada #autumnincanada #waterreflections #reflectionphotography #watermirror #reflectioninwater #reflectionshots
It seems that most of the red colours of fall have It seems that most of the red colours of fall have faded, with oranges and yellows having taken over the forest and ravine. Walking into the forest, it struck us, the smell of fall! With a good portion of the leaves down and an overnight rainfall, that organic mustiness was hanging in the air. Fall seems to be a fleeting month as it changes so quickly as we head towards winter. - One thing we always appreciate about walking in the woods together is the time to talk. We can explore and talk about what is occupying our minds, what our next adventures might be, talk about our business or just chit chat about nothing at all. Being outside seems to allow us to connect with each other as much as we connect with nature. - - - - - - #fallcolours #autumnincanada #walkintheforest #discoverontario #exploreontario #naturesbeuty #naturetherapy #forestbathingtherapy #fallintheforest #tincancottage #natureloversofinstagram #naturegeek #rvadventures #hikeontario #forestadventures #forestadventure #beautyofautumn #beautyoffall #fallincanada #autumnincanada #ourfavoritetimeofyear #fallisourfavorite #brontecreekprovincialpark #ontarioprovincialparks #parksontario #thesmelloffall #timeforus #timetogether #rvdiaries #traveltrailercamping
“I’m not dead yet!” Bonus points if you can “I’m not dead yet!” Bonus points if you can name the movie! - We have had wake of turkey vultures circling above the campground most of the day. We haven’t seen any deer or road kill to attract them but there is a paved parking lot close by that we figure they are riding thermals from. - Love the different terms for bird gatherings. A murder of crows. A parliament of owls. A murmation of starlings. - - - - - - - - #turkeyvultures #wakeofvultures #ridingthermals #birdsofontario #brontecreekprovincialpark #fallsky #imnotdeadyet #fallcamping #ontarioprovincialparks #vulturecircling #exlporetheoutdoors #getoutside #rvdiaries #tincancottage #cloudyskies #fallcamping #fallcampingtrip #rvcampinglife #rvcanada #rvtrip #weekendcamping #birdscanada #bluecloudysky #ontarioparks #rvontario #montepython
A quick escape from the city is on order. We’ve A quick escape from the city is on order. We’ve had an incredibly warm weather day right before a cold front to comes through tonight. We had summer-like weather with a humidex! - We’ve finally got a weekend away at @opbrontecreek and the sunset before the rain storm rolling in was beautiful! - This is usually our big ”Camper Halloween” weekend at the park. While we still intend to decorate our campsite, the thrill of kids going site to site has been tempered by Covid. - We are actually waiting on an announcement from the provincial government Monday if our area will move back to stage-2 lockdown. Till then, we will enjoy a weekend away. - Hopefully this our last camping weekend with the ”Blank Flank” trailer. More to come on some designs shortly. (Threw in a MLP reference for those who know!) - - - - - - #camperhalloween #provincialparksofcanada #provincialpark #provincialparks #fallsunsets #fallsunset #fallsunsetsarethebest #tincancottage #rvcamping #rvdiaries #rvcampingtrip #rvweekend #familycamping #rvcampingtrip #campingweekend #nightsky #evergreeneverlite #glamping #dontcareaboutrain #hotfallday #timetogetaway #weekendvibes #weekendplans #rvgetaway #fallvibes #rvcanada #ontariocamping #rvontario
We have always seen this monument from the HWY hea We have always seen this monument from the HWY heading into Toronto and decided today was a good day to visit and learn what it was about. - Cutting across the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) hwy. This monument was erected in 1939 as the first controlled access highway in Canada. - The sculpture now stands surrounded by trees next to Lake Ontario at the Toronto beachfront park. - Around the corner is a vintage lantern and the combination of the lion and lamp had us looking for a wardrobe! 😁 - - - - - - - #canadianhistory #queenelizabeth #canadianhighway #stonelion #stonelions #historicalmoment #canadianmonument #crownmonuments #tincancottage #torontobeach #learnedsomethingnew #torontohistory #historicmonument #ontariohistory #stonemonuments #localhistory #statuephotography
The Emerald Ash Borer is devastating the ash trees The Emerald Ash Borer is devastating the ash trees in North America (and apparently, Europe) - It is far too common to be trail hiking and see tress marked for felling as they have been killed by the beetle grub. The insect lays its eggs in the cambium under the bark as it borrows it's way around. You can see from the lines on the tree how it cuts rings into the tree, eventually choking it. - I suspect the Ash tree will eventually die out similar to the American Chestnut tree. - - - - - - #nowyouknow #emeraldashborer #invasivespecies #invasive #ontarioforests #beetlesofinstagram #ontariooutdoors #foresthike #foresthikes #insects_of_our_world #exploretheoutdoors #getoutsidemore #localtrails #dayhike #hiking #foresteducation #deadtree #deadtrees
Fall means mushrooms and toadstools galore! 🍄 Fall means mushrooms and toadstools galore! 🍄 - The warm days and humid conditions have them sprouting up all over the woodlands and it’s always fascinating to find ones you have never seen before. - While we’ve never learned how to identify edible ones @one_wildcrafter has recently offered an introductory course on wild mushroom foraging (in case anyone is keen on learning and is nearby North Bay, Ontario) - We came across a huge shelf mushroom (Hemlock varnish I believe) that was easily the size of a dinner plate! - Our fav has to be the turkey tail fungus that comes out this time of year. Beautiful colours and almost looks like a flower. - Anyone else finding interesting fungus along their hikes? - - - - - - - - #fungusamongus #fungusporn #trailhike #mushroomphotography #fungusofinstagram #funguslove #treefungus #shelffungus #forfungussake #trailhikes #trailhiker #tincancottage #trailfinds #ontariotrails #hikeontario #fallintheforest #trailwalk #ontarionature #ontariooutdoors #fallintheforest #autumnincanada #naturedaily #mushroomphotography #mushroomspotting #fungiofinstagram #mushroomseason #mushrooms_of_our_world #mushroomphotos
There are more grey days here with fall in full fo There are more grey days here with fall in full force. At this time of year the sky just seem to hold more drama as clouds roll by. - The corn stalks have dried, the wheat is ready and straw is waiting to be harvested. - Hiking around the Niagara Escarpment you transition between farm fields and nature as trails wind their way. - No doubt railroad engineers get the most spectacular scenery in their jobs this time of year as they go cross country. - Something about railway tracks whispers, come along and explore what’s around the bend. - - - - - - - - - - - #niagaraescarpment #brucetrailhike #miltonontario #trailhiking #railwaycrossing #escarpmenthiking #trailhike #trailhikes #fallcolours #fallcolourscanada #exploretheoutdoors #railwaytracks #tincancottage #explorewhereyoulive #ontarioforyou #ontarioforests #getoutandexplore #fallinontario #fallharvest #niagarabiosphere #outdooradventures #hikingfamily #exploreontario #10kstepsaday #fallseason #fallcolor #fallcolours
Have you ever wondered how fires can start long af Have you ever wondered how fires can start long after a lightening strike? Here’s how... - I was wondering through the woods and I kept smelling smoke and assumed there had to be a campfire somewhere close by and they were burning pine needles (a very distinct smoke smell). - I finally doubled back along my trail and found a smouldering section of roots. This pine tree had been hit by lightening and the roots had slowly been burning. There was no open flame, but you can see the extent of the burn. LOTS of water on the root system and doing it again the next day and the heat in the soil was all gone. - Trees don't always burst into flame when hit, a slow root fire can create a whole new issue months later when the coals reach the surface and find kindling. - Thankfully we were there to put it out. - - - - - #forestsafety #lighteningstrike #putitout #backwoodscamping #smokeythebear #drownitout #camping #slowburningfire #lighteningstrike #forestfires #thatwasclose #bepreparedforanything #campingontario #crownlandcamping #firesafety #onlyyoucanpreventforestfires #camping #tincancottage #gladiwasthere #gooddeedfortheday #canoecamping #canoetrip #wildernessexplorer #wildernesscamping
Pour us up one it’s Friday! - Wow, not even sw Pour us up one it’s Friday! - Wow, not even swearing when the brand name is @jackassbrewing We wanted to try a new craft brewery and they did not disappoint in their brews! - We picked up some great IPA’s and a “Choctober Milkshake Porter”. Maybe we should add the sticker we got to our #rvstickerclub collection. #rvbrewerytour - - - - - #ontariobreweries #ontariocraftbeer #microbreweries #ontariomicrobrewery #welovebeer #jackassbrewing #tincancottage #campingwithbeer #ontariobeertours #buyontario #localbeers #goodbeerslivehere #tryingnewbeer #localbeer #ontariobrewery
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Our daughter LOVES Halloween and making it special Our daughter LOVES Halloween and making it special during 2020 has been our aim. So this year, we bought tickets and went to the Pumpkins After Dark event last night, and it was a great experience! - While this is normally a walking tour, they set up the event, so you drive through the exhibits instead. To ensure you had the best opportunity to see the pumpkin sculptures, they applied headlight dimmers to each vehicle. You arrive at your booked tour time and tune in to a creepy music radio channel, then make your way through an hour-long tour of the exhibits. - It was hard to get great photos on your phone while we were driving along, but we managed to grab a few. - - - - - - #halloweencountdown #halloween2020 #halloweendecor #halloween🎃 #halloweenvibes #october #ilovehalloween #haunting #halloweenobsessed #halloweenlover #halloweendecorations #halloweenfun #halloweendecoration #pumpkincarving #spookytour #halloweenart #halloweenspirit #halloweenseason #halloweenmonth #halloweenmood #halloweenpumpkin #pumpkinsafterdark #halloweenhaunt #tincancottage #familyfuntime #fallfun
Pints and pumpkins! - We got to enjoy a pint re Pints and pumpkins! - We got to enjoy a pint relaxing by the fire while our daughter and her best friend got cold hands and a bit slimy carving pumpkins. - We still haven't roasted the seeds but need to make that tasty snack soon. We usually make a plain butter and salt version and a tasty curried seed mix. - While Haloween will likely be quiet this Saturday we will still be haunting up the house and we’ll share the ”Among Us” pumpkins later. - - - - - - - #camperhalloween #brontecreekprovincialpark #provincialpark #beerandcampfires #pumpkincarving #pumpkincarving🎃 #rvcamping #rvcampingtrip #rvdiaries #fallcamping #buffaloplaid #fallcamping #fallcampingtrip #fallcampingisbest #gorving #rving #rvcamping #rvadventures #traveltrailer #rvtrip #rvfamily #rvwithkids #rvadventures #happycampers #gorving #rvcanada #gocamping #fallcampingseason
Fall weather means wet weather! A hike along the Fall weather means wet weather! A hike along the ravine near our house leads down to a still creek and made for a photo that reflected the sky so well. Look carefully and you can see the pebbles in the stream. - We’re soaking up all these fall colours while we can. While some places south of us already have snow we know the first heavy frost is coming soon! 🥶 - We are making plans already for snowy adventures. While we have some tradition snow shoes handy we are going to pick up some new sport versions. - Anyone else making plans for winter exploring yet? We figured we should get these early before they are all sold out! - - - - - - - - - - #fallcolours #autumnincanada #walkintheforest #discoverontario #exploreontario #naturesbeuty #naturetherapy #forestbathingtherapy #fallintheforest #tincancottage #natureloversofinstagram #naturegeek #rvadventures #hikeontario #forestadventures #forestadventure #beautyofautumn #beautyoffall #fallincanada #autumnincanada #waterreflections #reflectionphotography #watermirror #reflectioninwater #reflectionshots
It seems that most of the red colours of fall have It seems that most of the red colours of fall have faded, with oranges and yellows having taken over the forest and ravine. Walking into the forest, it struck us, the smell of fall! With a good portion of the leaves down and an overnight rainfall, that organic mustiness was hanging in the air. Fall seems to be a fleeting month as it changes so quickly as we head towards winter. - One thing we always appreciate about walking in the woods together is the time to talk. We can explore and talk about what is occupying our minds, what our next adventures might be, talk about our business or just chit chat about nothing at all. Being outside seems to allow us to connect with each other as much as we connect with nature. - - - - - - #fallcolours #autumnincanada #walkintheforest #discoverontario #exploreontario #naturesbeuty #naturetherapy #forestbathingtherapy #fallintheforest #tincancottage #natureloversofinstagram #naturegeek #rvadventures #hikeontario #forestadventures #forestadventure #beautyofautumn #beautyoffall #fallincanada #autumnincanada #ourfavoritetimeofyear #fallisourfavorite #brontecreekprovincialpark #ontarioprovincialparks #parksontario #thesmelloffall #timeforus #timetogether #rvdiaries #traveltrailercamping
“I’m not dead yet!” Bonus points if you can “I’m not dead yet!” Bonus points if you can name the movie! - We have had wake of turkey vultures circling above the campground most of the day. We haven’t seen any deer or road kill to attract them but there is a paved parking lot close by that we figure they are riding thermals from. - Love the different terms for bird gatherings. A murder of crows. A parliament of owls. A murmation of starlings. - - - - - - - - #turkeyvultures #wakeofvultures #ridingthermals #birdsofontario #brontecreekprovincialpark #fallsky #imnotdeadyet #fallcamping #ontarioprovincialparks #vulturecircling #exlporetheoutdoors #getoutside #rvdiaries #tincancottage #cloudyskies #fallcamping #fallcampingtrip #rvcampinglife #rvcanada #rvtrip #weekendcamping #birdscanada #bluecloudysky #ontarioparks #rvontario #montepython
A quick escape from the city is on order. We’ve A quick escape from the city is on order. We’ve had an incredibly warm weather day right before a cold front to comes through tonight. We had summer-like weather with a humidex! - We’ve finally got a weekend away at @opbrontecreek and the sunset before the rain storm rolling in was beautiful! - This is usually our big ”Camper Halloween” weekend at the park. While we still intend to decorate our campsite, the thrill of kids going site to site has been tempered by Covid. - We are actually waiting on an announcement from the provincial government Monday if our area will move back to stage-2 lockdown. Till then, we will enjoy a weekend away. - Hopefully this our last camping weekend with the ”Blank Flank” trailer. More to come on some designs shortly. (Threw in a MLP reference for those who know!) - - - - - - #camperhalloween #provincialparksofcanada #provincialpark #provincialparks #fallsunsets #fallsunset #fallsunsetsarethebest #tincancottage #rvcamping #rvdiaries #rvcampingtrip #rvweekend #familycamping #rvcampingtrip #campingweekend #nightsky #evergreeneverlite #glamping #dontcareaboutrain #hotfallday #timetogetaway #weekendvibes #weekendplans #rvgetaway #fallvibes #rvcanada #ontariocamping #rvontario
We have always seen this monument from the HWY hea We have always seen this monument from the HWY heading into Toronto and decided today was a good day to visit and learn what it was about. - Cutting across the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) hwy. This monument was erected in 1939 as the first controlled access highway in Canada. - The sculpture now stands surrounded by trees next to Lake Ontario at the Toronto beachfront park. - Around the corner is a vintage lantern and the combination of the lion and lamp had us looking for a wardrobe! 😁 - - - - - - - #canadianhistory #queenelizabeth #canadianhighway #stonelion #stonelions #historicalmoment #canadianmonument #crownmonuments #tincancottage #torontobeach #learnedsomethingnew #torontohistory #historicmonument #ontariohistory #stonemonuments #localhistory #statuephotography
The Emerald Ash Borer is devastating the ash trees The Emerald Ash Borer is devastating the ash trees in North America (and apparently, Europe) - It is far too common to be trail hiking and see tress marked for felling as they have been killed by the beetle grub. The insect lays its eggs in the cambium under the bark as it borrows it's way around. You can see from the lines on the tree how it cuts rings into the tree, eventually choking it. - I suspect the Ash tree will eventually die out similar to the American Chestnut tree. - - - - - - #nowyouknow #emeraldashborer #invasivespecies #invasive #ontarioforests #beetlesofinstagram #ontariooutdoors #foresthike #foresthikes #insects_of_our_world #exploretheoutdoors #getoutsidemore #localtrails #dayhike #hiking #foresteducation #deadtree #deadtrees
Fall means mushrooms and toadstools galore! 🍄 Fall means mushrooms and toadstools galore! 🍄 - The warm days and humid conditions have them sprouting up all over the woodlands and it’s always fascinating to find ones you have never seen before. - While we’ve never learned how to identify edible ones @one_wildcrafter has recently offered an introductory course on wild mushroom foraging (in case anyone is keen on learning and is nearby North Bay, Ontario) - We came across a huge shelf mushroom (Hemlock varnish I believe) that was easily the size of a dinner plate! - Our fav has to be the turkey tail fungus that comes out this time of year. Beautiful colours and almost looks like a flower. - Anyone else finding interesting fungus along their hikes? - - - - - - - - #fungusamongus #fungusporn #trailhike #mushroomphotography #fungusofinstagram #funguslove #treefungus #shelffungus #forfungussake #trailhikes #trailhiker #tincancottage #trailfinds #ontariotrails #hikeontario #fallintheforest #trailwalk #ontarionature #ontariooutdoors #fallintheforest #autumnincanada #naturedaily #mushroomphotography #mushroomspotting #fungiofinstagram #mushroomseason #mushrooms_of_our_world #mushroomphotos
There are more grey days here with fall in full fo There are more grey days here with fall in full force. At this time of year the sky just seem to hold more drama as clouds roll by. - The corn stalks have dried, the wheat is ready and straw is waiting to be harvested. - Hiking around the Niagara Escarpment you transition between farm fields and nature as trails wind their way. - No doubt railroad engineers get the most spectacular scenery in their jobs this time of year as they go cross country. - Something about railway tracks whispers, come along and explore what’s around the bend. - - - - - - - - - - - #niagaraescarpment #brucetrailhike #miltonontario #trailhiking #railwaycrossing #escarpmenthiking #trailhike #trailhikes #fallcolours #fallcolourscanada #exploretheoutdoors #railwaytracks #tincancottage #explorewhereyoulive #ontarioforyou #ontarioforests #getoutandexplore #fallinontario #fallharvest #niagarabiosphere #outdooradventures #hikingfamily #exploreontario #10kstepsaday #fallseason #fallcolor #fallcolours
Have you ever wondered how fires can start long af Have you ever wondered how fires can start long after a lightening strike? Here’s how... - I was wondering through the woods and I kept smelling smoke and assumed there had to be a campfire somewhere close by and they were burning pine needles (a very distinct smoke smell). - I finally doubled back along my trail and found a smouldering section of roots. This pine tree had been hit by lightening and the roots had slowly been burning. There was no open flame, but you can see the extent of the burn. LOTS of water on the root system and doing it again the next day and the heat in the soil was all gone. - Trees don't always burst into flame when hit, a slow root fire can create a whole new issue months later when the coals reach the surface and find kindling. - Thankfully we were there to put it out. - - - - - #forestsafety #lighteningstrike #putitout #backwoodscamping #smokeythebear #drownitout #camping #slowburningfire #lighteningstrike #forestfires #thatwasclose #bepreparedforanything #campingontario #crownlandcamping #firesafety #onlyyoucanpreventforestfires #camping #tincancottage #gladiwasthere #gooddeedfortheday #canoecamping #canoetrip #wildernessexplorer #wildernesscamping
Pour us up one it’s Friday! - Wow, not even sw Pour us up one it’s Friday! - Wow, not even swearing when the brand name is @jackassbrewing We wanted to try a new craft brewery and they did not disappoint in their brews! - We picked up some great IPA’s and a “Choctober Milkshake Porter”. Maybe we should add the sticker we got to our #rvstickerclub collection. #rvbrewerytour - - - - - #ontariobreweries #ontariocraftbeer #microbreweries #ontariomicrobrewery #welovebeer #jackassbrewing #tincancottage #campingwithbeer #ontariobeertours #buyontario #localbeers #goodbeerslivehere #tryingnewbeer #localbeer #ontariobrewery
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