Tidbits from the Voyageur Trail Newsletter

Stories n the Spring 2010 edition:
Back on the Voyageur Trail by Kas Stone
For many years I made a twice-annual pilgri mage to Lake Superior to hike on the Voyageur Trail. Then suddenly I found myself diverted to other parts of the country by various writing and photographic projects. ...Want to read more?

Betty Nassoiy (1922-2009) by Dieter and Erika Ropke
In May 1979 Betty, her husband Duke, Tom Allinsion, Erika and I backpacked from the Pic River to Oiseau Bay (Pukaskwa National Park). There were no bridges across the Pic and Willow Rivers and the trail under water with some serious bushwhacking for our group. Nevertheless, it was a memorable trip with its camaraderie and the stunning panorama. ...Want to read more?

Snowshoeing on Arctic Ice Flows?? by Steve Dominy
Picture this... Sunny skies, temperatures in the high teens, snowshoeing in shirt sleeves. What comes to mind? Whister in April? Labrador in June? Well, brace yourself--this was the scene on March 13, 2010 at Red Rock along the Voyageur Trail. ...Want to read more?

Coureurs de Bois Club Takes to the Trail by Phil Barnes
It's that time of year again. The snow has either hardened into something between ice and slush and the trails are getting wet and muddy. Old logging roads and mining properties are the best bet for hiking and people still want to get out in the fresh air. ...Want to read more?

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Voyageur Trail Association is on Wikipedia by Steve Dominy
The Voyageur Hiking Trail is now included in the Wikipedia Encyclopaedia. An article giving an overview of the trail and its history has been started under the title "Voyageur Hiking Trail, Ontario, Canada". ...Want to read more?

Guidebook Updates
Updates to the 2007 Guidebook description for Penewobikong Section where it meets the Coureurs de Bois (Elliot Lake) section. ...Want to read more?

Welcome New Members! ...Want to read more?

VTA Marketplace:
Current Design Kayak for sale. Asking $800. Call 705-949-1302.

Land along the Tom Allinson Side Trail beside Lake Superior for sale. Call 517-896-9815.

Land between A2 and A3 of the Saulteaux Section by the Walls Lake area for sale. Call 403-341-5390.


	TIDBITS FROM THE VOYAGEUR TRAIL NEWSLETTER If you wish to receive your newsletter by visiting this page when prompted to download the pdf version of the latest newsletter OR by snail mail--now the choice is up to you! Contact our Membership Secretary call (705) 779-3409 or 1-877-393-4003. Email to contact the Voyageur Trail News Editor: cheryl.landmark@sympatico.ca Stories n the Spring 2010 edition: Back on the Voyageur Trail by Kas Stone For many years I made a twice-annual pilgri mage to Lake Superior to hike on the Voyageur Trail. Then suddenly I found myself diverted to other parts of the country by various writing and photographic projects. ...Want to read more? Betty Nassoiy (1922-2009) by Dieter and Erika Ropke In May 1979 Betty, her husband Duke, Tom Allinsion, Erika and I backpacked from the Pic River to Oiseau Bay (Pukaskwa National Park). There were no bridges across the Pic and Willow Rivers and the trail under water with some serious bushwhacking for our group. Nevertheless, it was a memorable trip with its camaraderie and the stunning panorama. ...Want to read more? Snowshoeing on Arctic Ice Flows?? by Steve Dominy Picture this... Sunny skies, temperatures in the high teens, snowshoeing in shirt sleeves. What comes to mind? Whister in April? Labrador in June? Well, brace yourself--this was the scene on March 13, 2010 at Red Rock along the Voyageur Trail. ...Want to read more? Coureurs de Bois Club Takes to the Trail by Phil Barnes It's that time of year again. The snow has either hardened into something between ice and slush and the trails are getting wet and muddy. Old logging roads and mining properties are the best bet for hiking and people still want to get out in the fresh air. ...Want to read more? AD: Subscribe and Save up to 30% to Superior Outdoors Magazine. Voyageur Trails Association SPECIAL (expires June 30, 2010). Voyageur Trail Association is on Wikipedia by Steve Dominy The Voyageur Hiking Trail is now included in the Wikipedia Encyclopaedia. An article giving an overview of the trail and its history has been started under the title "Voyageur Hiking Trail, Ontario, Canada". ...Want to read more? Guidebook Updates Updates to the 2007 Guidebook description for Penewobikong Section where it meets the Coureurs de Bois (Elliot Lake) section. ...Want to read more? Welcome New Members! ...Want to read more? VTA Marketplace: Current Design Kayak for sale. Asking $800. Call 705-949-1302. Land along the Tom Allinson Side Trail beside Lake Superior for sale. Call 517-896-9815. Land between A2 and A3 of the Saulteaux Section by the Walls Lake area for sale. Call 403-341-5390. Take me the membership page! Next Newsletter Deadline: August 1, 2010. I wish to contact the Voyageur Trail News Editor. I have comments about this web site. home / expect / history / membership & store / recognition / misc. links Trail Route: Thunder Bay / Nipigon & Red Rock / Terrace Bay & Schreiber & Rossport / Marathon / Pukaskwa / Wawa / Lake Superior Provincial Park / Harmony & Haviland / Goulais & Stokely / Sault Ste. Marie / Echo Bay / Desbarats & Bruce Mines / Thessalon / Iron Bridge & Blind River / Elliot Lake / Spanish / Massey / Espanola / Manitoulin Island