Special thanks to Kandyd Szuba, a family friend of the Meissners, who helped donate the Meissner’s photo collection to Ontario Parks and contributed to this article.
Meet the “Nature Snoopers.”
To their friends, Erwin and Annie Meissner were the “Nature Snoopers.” Everywhere they went, they were “nature snooping” – down every back road and down every hiking trail, they would be on the lookout for new discoveries.
When you see a wildflower, does it put a little “spring” in your step?
Take a walk through your favourite park and see what blooming beauties you can spot!
This month’s FREE digital download features the aptly-named Spring Beauties.
Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
Watch the autumn leaves dance as you dip your paddle in the water, reach the lookout on your favourite trail, or just relax on your campsite.
Don’t put the tent away just yet… a fall camping trip is the perfect way to cap off the season!
This month’s FREE digital download comes from Mikisew Provincial Park.
Throughout 2021, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones, and Facebook covers.
We tried to catch some fog, but just mist!
This month’s FREE digital download comes from Rushing River Provincial Park.
Throughout 2021, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones and Facebook covers.
Today’s post comes from Park Naturalist Roger LaFontaine, a highly trained DROP specialist who aids in the retrieval of technology in distress or imminent danger.
With so many people coming to our amazing parks last year, social media was loaded with pictures. They took pictures of the landscape, wildlife, their families and friends, and themselves — lots of themselves.
And shortly after our spring visitors returned, we started getting the calls.
On average, they went something like this: “Hi, I was out with my family at X trail, and I got close to the edge of the cliff to take a selfie of our group. When I was trying to take the picture, I dropped my phone over the edge. Can someone come find it for us?”.
Continue reading DROP Unit formed to recover lost selfie gear
Everything looks better with a fresh dusting of snow.
Happy New Year, parks-lovers!
October is the only month where it’s golden hour 24/7.
Take a break and watch the colours change.
This month’s FREE digital download reminds us though fall colours are brief, there’s still time to appreciate the splendour around us.
Looking to spring-ify your device?
This month’s FREE digital download of our provincial flower is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Chickadee-dee-dee!
No matter the season, this little bird is always there to sing you a tune.
This month’s FREE digital download was snapped at Rondeau Provincial Park.
One of the best parts about camping at one of our parks is the breathtakingly clear night sky. These clear skies provide the perfect backdrop to see the wonders of our solar system sprawled out above you.
Seeing these magnificent skies is one thing, but being able to capture them adds a whole other level to the experience.
Here are our top tips for night sky photography:
