Adventures, Wildlife and Nature - Story, Artwork and Photos of a Little Boy Making Mischief in Muskoka.
Many different types of wildflower asters are flowering now including this aromatic aster. I already got a picture of a whole plant and wanted to get a macro photo of a single flower next. Whether seen in a close-up photo … Continued
I will leave it up to you to decide what this abstract photo is all about. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Today I started my own Boyd Scout group and decided to go on a nature hike. Actually, I tried to join a special activity group in town first but I kind of accidentally stirred up some trouble so that didn’t … Continued
While fishing in Gravenhurst, Ontario I took a break to watch the sun setting behind an island on Lake Muskoka. Being in the right place at the right time to catch a view like this always makes me forget about … Continued
I’ve been back on duty all weekend as the official Midgetshipman on the Muskoka Lake steamships down at the Gravenhurst wharf. My captain is so pleased with my work that every time I show up at his door he quickly … Continued
These little red mushrooms, Russula emetica, are now sprouting from the forest floor in Muskoka. This is a non-edible type known as the “vomiting mushroom” for its nauseating effects on people making the mistake of eating it. While inedible it … Continued
I found some tiger lily flowers growing in scrubby ground around the edges of the property. Since the flowers look interesting, add color to the garden and the plant can compete with weeds and poor conditions, I’m going to try … Continued
A few days ago I found an amazing sandcastle and had my picture taken by a lady who said she would try to get the photo and story in the local newspaper. I shared a picture and wrote all about … Continued
This painting of a boy fishing depicts a scene very familiar to me. I have spent many summer days crouched on a river bank or at the edge of a lake holding a fishing rod waiting for the fish to … Continued
As I await the fall colors, which will be peaking any day now, I wanted to share some summer colors from the garden. The sweet peas did really well last season! This year in Muskoka we had a very cold … Continued