Captain’s Blog
WaWa, Canada
We woke this morning to overcast skies but no rain. It was a balmy 53 degrees with a brisk breeze blowing. We were admiring the view of the lake from our front windshield when we saw two very brave or crazy people entering the cold waters of Superior for a swim. BRRR. I prepared pancakes for breakfast – fitting for our location and then prepared the RV for our trip to WaWa.
Our first stop on the way to WaWa was to Lake Superior Provincial Park but we decided to continue on to Agawa Rock Pictographs Trail. The trail to the site of the pictographs (rock paintings) passes through rock chasms, broken boulders and sheer cliffs. Yup, I’m up for that.
This is a sacred site where generations of Ojibwe came to record their dreams and spirits in red ochre. 
In order to see the pictographs one must walk out on a ledge to view them.
They can only be seen when Lake Superior is 
clam otherwise because of the slope of the rocks one could plunge into the waters of the Superior. Not to worry there is one life ring attached to the wall to be used in case of a possible fall into the drink. There is no stopping us so off we went to view the pictographs. It was a little challenging but the weather was good and the lake calm. We did get to see the paintings and never got wet. 
The next stop was a very small rest area called Sand River, Pinguisibi Trail.
I told Ron that 
perhaps it was not a good idea to stop there because our rig is so big and we are towing but he chose not to listen and in we went. 
Needless to say there was no room to turn around and we once again had to unhook the Jeep so Ron could jockey the RV around. Once that was done we reconnected and decided to stay there and have lunch. 
There was a lovely babbling river with small rapids that was nice to sit and watch. Our next stop on the agenda was – Rabbit Blanket Provincial Park. We drove through the park because it was a good location and close to the things we wanted to do and see. However, the name was fitting because only a rabbit with a small tent could camp in the park.
We proceeded to WaWa and secured a site at the WaWa Resort & Campground. It always amazes me that a private park can offer full services for less money then a state or provincial park can or will.
After setting up we drove into town and checked out the area. They have Grandma Doors set up on the sidewalks on both sides of the main road in town. The doors were made by the daughters and granddaughters to honor their Mothers and Grandmothers.
We ate at a local restaurant and then checked the price of fuel. We choked on the prices – even more here at $1.39.9 per liter. Unfortunately we will have to gas up in Canada one more time – no way around it. The lady at the campground turned us on to a gas card at the SPG that will get us 5 cents per gallon off. 
We took a walk along the shores of the river in town and watched as some unruly kids were causing a scene. There was a Canadian Tire Store in town so we stopped in to check the price on the very cooler we had bought two nights prior in Sault. It was on sale so Ron talked to a clerk about the difference in price. The clerk had us bring in the sales slip and we received a $51.00 refund. Good work Ron!!!
We stopped at Young’s General Store a recommended must see place.
What a trip – like 
something out of an old western movie. The place was loaded with all sorts of odd stuff not to mention great ice cream and fudge. Outside there is the famous WaWa Goose monument which is the largest of its kind in Canada and one of the most photographed landmarks in North America.
Why, you ask does this large goose exist??? It was erected in1960 to commemorate the last link of the Trans Canada Highway. WaWa means “Wild Goose” in
Ojibway so it makes perfectly 
good sense to have a goose welcoming visitors at the entrance to town. At least that is what the town is promoting as reason for the gigantic goose.
9/06/08
Today we hit the road early to do some sight seeing. First stop was Old Woman’s Bay.
We 
walked on the beach of Superior and picked up some very unique stones. The beaches on this side of Superior have a wide variety of beautiful stones choose and pick.
Across the street is the Nokomis Trail a vigorous 3 mile upward climb crossing ancient cobble beaches and providing a great view of the river valley and forest below. To the west is the Old Woman cliff, rising 650 feet above Lake Superior. I was able to make out the face but Ron could not. The face of the old woman immortalized in the rock is believed to be Nokomis. To the Ojibwe, Nokomis was a grandmother.
The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow, 1855 goes like this:
By the shore of Gitchee Gummee
By the shining big-sea-water
Stood the wigwam of Nokomis
Daughter of the moon Nokomis
The hike is categorized as moderate – NOT!!! It was a grueling hike on the roughest terrain we have ever traversed. Although it was a difficult hike taking almost three hours to complete it was spectacular in every way. The views of the lake and surrounding area were breathtaking and the challenge of being able to complete such a difficult hike were rewarding for both of us. Or should I say the three of us. Jewel was having a blast and is a gre
at lead dog. 
Then it was on to Michipicoten River Village to view the very pretty Silver Waterfalls. A short stop at Driftwood Beach another beautiful rocky beach was next. Then it was on to Magpie High Falls.
WOW to these falls. Of course we had to 
hike to the top of the falls where the signs say Do Not Enter. 
A stop for very late lunch or early dinner was a must. We were very hungry from all the exercise. The lunch was great but the waitress was like a nasty attack dog. She was so bad we didn’t leave her a tip – something we would never do.
WaWa, Canada
We woke this morning to overcast skies but no rain. It was a balmy 53 degrees with a brisk breeze blowing. We were admiring the view of the lake from our front windshield when we saw two very brave or crazy people entering the cold waters of Superior for a swim. BRRR. I prepared pancakes for breakfast – fitting for our location and then prepared the RV for our trip to WaWa.
Our first stop on the way to WaWa was to Lake Superior Provincial Park but we decided to continue on to Agawa Rock Pictographs Trail. The trail to the site of the pictographs (rock paintings) passes through rock chasms, broken boulders and sheer cliffs. Yup, I’m up for that.
This is a sacred site where generations of Ojibwe came to record their dreams and spirits in red ochre. 
In order to see the pictographs one must walk out on a ledge to view them.
They can only be seen when Lake Superior is 
clam otherwise because of the slope of the rocks one could plunge into the waters of the Superior. Not to worry there is one life ring attached to the wall to be used in case of a possible fall into the drink. There is no stopping us so off we went to view the pictographs. It was a little challenging but the weather was good and the lake calm. We did get to see the paintings and never got wet. 
The next stop was a very small rest area called Sand River, Pinguisibi Trail.
I told Ron that 
perhaps it was not a good idea to stop there because our rig is so big and we are towing but he chose not to listen and in we went. 
Needless to say there was no room to turn around and we once again had to unhook the Jeep so Ron could jockey the RV around. Once that was done we reconnected and decided to stay there and have lunch. 
There was a lovely babbling river with small rapids that was nice to sit and watch. Our next stop on the agenda was – Rabbit Blanket Provincial Park. We drove through the park because it was a good location and close to the things we wanted to do and see. However, the name was fitting because only a rabbit with a small tent could camp in the park.
We proceeded to WaWa and secured a site at the WaWa Resort & Campground. It always amazes me that a private park can offer full services for less money then a state or provincial park can or will.
After setting up we drove into town and checked out the area. They have Grandma Doors set up on the sidewalks on both sides of the main road in town. The doors were made by the daughters and granddaughters to honor their Mothers and Grandmothers.
We ate at a local restaurant and then checked the price of fuel. We choked on the prices – even more here at $1.39.9 per liter. Unfortunately we will have to gas up in Canada one more time – no way around it. The lady at the campground turned us on to a gas card at the SPG that will get us 5 cents per gallon off. 
We took a walk along the shores of the river in town and watched as some unruly kids were causing a scene. There was a Canadian Tire Store in town so we stopped in to check the price on the very cooler we had bought two nights prior in Sault. It was on sale so Ron talked to a clerk about the difference in price. The clerk had us bring in the sales slip and we received a $51.00 refund. Good work Ron!!!
We stopped at Young’s General Store a recommended must see place.
What a trip – like 
something out of an old western movie. The place was loaded with all sorts of odd stuff not to mention great ice cream and fudge. Outside there is the famous WaWa Goose monument which is the largest of its kind in Canada and one of the most photographed landmarks in North America.Why, you ask does this large goose exist??? It was erected in1960 to commemorate the last link of the Trans Canada Highway. WaWa means “Wild Goose” in
Ojibway so it makes perfectly 
good sense to have a goose welcoming visitors at the entrance to town. At least that is what the town is promoting as reason for the gigantic goose.9/06/08
Today we hit the road early to do some sight seeing. First stop was Old Woman’s Bay.
We 
walked on the beach of Superior and picked up some very unique stones. The beaches on this side of Superior have a wide variety of beautiful stones choose and pick.Across the street is the Nokomis Trail a vigorous 3 mile upward climb crossing ancient cobble beaches and providing a great view of the river valley and forest below. To the west is the Old Woman cliff, rising 650 feet above Lake Superior. I was able to make out the face but Ron could not. The face of the old woman immortalized in the rock is believed to be Nokomis. To the Ojibwe, Nokomis was a grandmother.
The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow, 1855 goes like this:
By the shore of Gitchee Gummee
By the shining big-sea-water
Stood the wigwam of Nokomis
Daughter of the moon Nokomis
The hike is categorized as moderate – NOT!!! It was a grueling hike on the roughest terrain we have ever traversed. Although it was a difficult hike taking almost three hours to complete it was spectacular in every way. The views of the lake and surrounding area were breathtaking and the challenge of being able to complete such a difficult hike were rewarding for both of us. Or should I say the three of us. Jewel was having a blast and is a gre
at lead dog. 
Then it was on to Michipicoten River Village to view the very pretty Silver Waterfalls. A short stop at Driftwood Beach another beautiful rocky beach was next. Then it was on to Magpie High Falls.
WOW to these falls. Of course we had to 
hike to the top of the falls where the signs say Do Not Enter. 
A stop for very late lunch or early dinner was a must. We were very hungry from all the exercise. The lunch was great but the waitress was like a nasty attack dog. She was so bad we didn’t leave her a tip – something we would never do.
This is Her truck.
Since the day was growing short and we had one last stop to make. We headed out of town for the 30 mile ride to Potholes Provincial Nature Reserve. We were told the reserve was closed for the season – but how do you close part of a forest.
We made it to Potholes in record time. Route 101 is a straight, flat road and Ron took advantage of the fact that we were the only car on the road. We arrived around 6 PM and made a quick walk down the trail. The area is beautiful beyond imagination and the potholes hard to describe. We took many pictures but they will not capture the beauty of the place. We sat on the rocks and enjoyed the serenity of our surroundings. All too soon we had to leave but were left with a great memory of a magnificent place. If we had only one choice of a place to visit so far this trip Potholes would have been our choice.
Potholes Provincial Park has been classified as a nature reserve in recognition of its significant earth science features and sport hunting in this park is prohibited.
Large potholes were drilled into the streambed with rock fragments powered by glacial 
meltwater 10,000 years ago. The Kinniwabi River still flows through these potholes.
Tomorrow it is on to Marathon.
Since the day was growing short and we had one last stop to make. We headed out of town for the 30 mile ride to Potholes Provincial Nature Reserve. We were told the reserve was closed for the season – but how do you close part of a forest.
We made it to Potholes in record time. Route 101 is a straight, flat road and Ron took advantage of the fact that we were the only car on the road. We arrived around 6 PM and made a quick walk down the trail. The area is beautiful beyond imagination and the potholes hard to describe. We took many pictures but they will not capture the beauty of the place. We sat on the rocks and enjoyed the serenity of our surroundings. All too soon we had to leave but were left with a great memory of a magnificent place. If we had only one choice of a place to visit so far this trip Potholes would have been our choice.
Potholes Provincial Park has been classified as a nature reserve in recognition of its significant earth science features and sport hunting in this park is prohibited.
Large potholes were drilled into the streambed with rock fragments powered by glacial 
meltwater 10,000 years ago. The Kinniwabi River still flows through these potholes.Tomorrow it is on to Marathon.
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