A Stormy Drive

Typically we leave MacGregor  Point Provincial Park around 2 pm, but with snow falling and the winds picking up, we "broke camp" early at about 11 am.  With the wind from the Southwest, both Concession 4 and County Road 3 were a challenge.  Although it took about an extra half hour to get home to Waterloo, we can be thankful for a safe trip.

Below are a few photos Judy took on County Road 3 with her Blackberry phone.

Snow Plow North of Mildmay

Mid January at MacGregor Pt. Provincial Park

We arrived at the Park around 3 pm yesterday.  Driving on Concession 4 we almost "wiped out" as we tried to leave some extra space between us and an oncoming car.  We got pulled into rather deep snow for what seemed like an endless time period but ultimately were able to get back on the road.

 

Most of the yurts seem to be filled but the "winter warriors" are few and only a couple of the "transient" sites appear occupied.  Even the birds are scarce and we have not yet seen any deer (unusual for our site).  

In spite of the heavy snowfall nearly 2 weeks ago, the tarp that covers our RV was essentially bare, although there were some big snow banks around the RV from snow that had slid from the tarp.

In addition to photos taken yesterday afternoon, we've included some pictures from our last visit between Christmas and New Year's day.  Although we weren't able to get a photo, while driving on Saturday, December 29, 2013 we saw a mature Bald Eagle siting in a tree north of Port Elgin.  By the time we turned around and got close enough for a good picture he decided to take flight.

Incidentally, for "up-to-the-minute" coverage of what's going on at MacGregor Point or other Ontario Provincial Parks, you may wish to follow @MacGregorPoint or @OntarioParks on your Twitter account.

Our camp site



Got the BBQ out and ready for cooking



This RV came in late yesterday afternoon

Snowshoes parked outside a Yurt

Bill (Winter Warrior) shovelling snow from his site

Yurt occupants enjoying a camp fire

The Following Photos were taken between Christmas and New Year's

A couple of deer at our bird feeding area

Now this is winter camping

Flying Squirrel on one of our bird feeders
(Is that the moon, or a giant snowflake in the background?)

At the Skating Oval

Taking a break from skating