Yes. I had a big male chesapeake bay retriever i trained to tow the canoe. He was like a "water sled" dog .Was helpful in adverse winds. Plus was a great pack animal. Your dog is awesome. Nice and calm.
Thanks for coming on the adventure! It feels good to clean up when possible. It seems to cancel out the negative feelings of finding trash out in the beautiful wilderness.
Nice video, such a beautiful Pup. You could say it was a 'Grate' trip, it's a shame to see all that trash, but thanks for doing your part. Happy paddleing...
Finally, folks who know how to paddle - with a dog - who swims like Clydesdales. You really should train the dog to tow the kayak... one strong swimmer who loves the water. Sweet!
😂 we should work on that training, Emma pulling us, would be useful for sure! She’s certainly a water dog, can’t keep her out of there. Almost always wet from April-Nov. Thanks for watching and the kind words Joe 😊
@@TwoPacksandaPup Emma is a caretaker, as evidenced by her alertness and concern of the companion paddler. By enabling her benevolent tendencies she should respond like artic pack dogs when sledding - they absolutely reach their full engagement in life. Cherish her while she is with us.
@@TwoPacksandaPup I don't see much trash on my trips which are more remote. But i mark little used portage trails with tape and fix crapper boxes where i can.
Another fabulous laidback video in the wonderful Algonquin park. Well done packing out that old chair👍 “Always leave to place better than you found it” Wish everyone followed your example. Enjoy the summer and happy paddling🏕🙂
Super trip! I really enjoyed it. That last campsite was the ‘gratest’ campsite I’ve ever seen, even for Algonquin. Big props for taking that chair out with you 👍🏻 See ya next time 😊
I can't wait to get a puppy and take them with me on canoe trips. I have been going on canoe trips since I was in diapers. I love canoe tripping and when I watch your videos I feels like I was there with you. I love watching your videos in the winter when I can not go canoeing myself.
That’s awesome! We love watching camping trips videos in the winter too, it’s very therapeutic 😌 Having a dog that enjoys the trips as well is priceless, it took us a lot of practice and training to get here with Emma, and choosing the right breed (although at first we thought we chose wrong because we couldn’t keep her out of the water and in the canoe 😂) but it’s worked out perfectly and we’re so happy to have her.
My daughter got an Aussie puppy this winter. I can hardly wait to borrow her for a canoe trip. She got used to doing her business on snow so it was so funny to see her as the last patches of snow melted.
Very well done production. Great editing. I don’t know anything about canoe camping so it was interesting how much stuff you carry and the portage difficulty. Very peaceful video. Your voices are soft and the lapping water and loons are soothing. Emma provides great comedy. Overall well done. Thank you.
Thanks for the compliments Michele! Very glad you enjoyed coming along on the trip with us ☺️ we love the water sounds and the loons as well ❤️Emma is quite the comedian!
truly enjoying your adventures,thank you so much for the videos,the photography,editing,content esp.,is just great,no music added for effect,just great photography and adventure,thanks again from oklahoma and i hope to enjoy many more camping trips.
Thanks so much for the compliments John, love hearing that you enjoy the videos! We’ve had a busy summer, but lots of videos to edit coming out over the next little while 😊
hello my two goldens are long but not in memory i also had a red nose pit girl that was just as smart if not smarter than the goldens and she would swim all day long and then go home and sleep for ten hours and i mean sleep she would not move and snore and have loud dreams acting out the dreams it was so funny the pit was so loving she loved everyone and would smile dogs are the best
Awe so cute!!! Emma does the vivid dreams too, running, barking, growling all in her sleep lol. Mostly after a good swim or forest romp 😂❤️ all dogs are special
Very nice video. My brother took me to Algonquian in 2019, tho we camped at a campground. He had gone out back with his friends many time before. First time I ever saw a Moose! I would love to visit again one day.
Nice trip you two did. It is a shame that people leave so much trash around. The stair portages you did made me think of a big one in the Boundary Waters, Minnesota. Actual wood steps, 99 or 101 steps, can't remember but it was a climb. Heard stories of a person who dropped an aluminum canoe and it bounced all the way down, what a noise that was. Take care and happy trippin!
@@TwoPacksandaPup The tripping in Minnesota (Boundary Waters) gets crazy busy, head into Quetico. Great canoe routes out of Nym lake and Beaverhouse lake.
Just came across your channel and watched 4 videos (2 trips) in the last few days. I love your dog! I wanted to see how you managed with a young dog and a canoe, as I am in the same position, although my dog doesn't like to swim, but won't sit still in the canoe either! I've only had her on Opeongo via motorboat - she had a great time! Anyway, it's nice to see your experiences as you are in areas of the park I am familiar with and/or would like to go to sometime. I like your camping ethics - quiet, no trace. I always end up bringing out someone else's trash! You guys would be great to camp with! Nice trout btw - that looked delicious! Happy tripping!
Thanks for watching Richard! We really wanted Emma to love the water with how much time we spend around it. As a puppy she really took to swimming up at our cabin, and she really is obsessed now. Will be helpful I think if your pup isn’t as huge of a fan of swimming lol because having them jump out every few minutes and hauling them back in is pretty exhausting haha 😅 but while we were canoe training we had many treats on hand, and the main thing that helped was not to fight where she really wanted to sit.. we were trying to teach her to lay or sit on the canoe floor on a matt, but once we gave up and let her up onto our packs where she could see everything, it was smooth sailing. Not ideal for centre of gravity lol but oh well. Absolutely passionate about quiet and respectful camping. Good on you for chipping in and taking trash out too! That’s awesome. Maybe we will see you around 😊 Have a great time out there!
While waiting for your new adventure, I have been going thru some of your old one....I am shocked at how much junk i.e. the grates etc that people leave behind....SAD!! Great journey you two shared though!
Thank you for your efforts to clean up the campsite. I wonder if you considered making a Canoe-Cart out of that chair? I made one out of a cannibalized Ambulance Stretcher and it was awesome. Happy Tripping in 2024...
I was scared for you guys when emma barked i taught a bear was close by.anyway,like all your videos i have been camping fishing for 16 years, love the lake
I just starting watching your channel and you guys have great content with lots of tips! Emma is truly the star of the show even if she doesn't know it yet. I can see how you both really love the park by the way you treat it with such respect. You went above and beyond by taking out the trash! I am going to "dip my toe" in back country camping this year. Any tips or lake recommendations for someone starting out?
Awesome! We would recommend starting with smaller lakes and shorter distances at first. The summer is safer rather than spring or fall where temps and water can be very cold and different gear is needed. Watching videos of others tripping can be very helpful prep and help you think of things that you may not have though of otherwise. A life jacket, map plus backup map 👌 ..I suspect Emma may know she is the star, she has some attitude sometimes 😂 Have a great trip! The first one is always special.
With all the trash that appears to be in algonquian, it woukd be cool if someone coukd arrange a volunteer campsite cleanup weekend and in exchange for the work you get 5 free permits to stay at the park. Seems like the parks pretty trashed by aholes from every site that you guys have gotten. The maine island trail association does a volunteer trash pick up weekend and clean up the islands. Love your vids you guys!! Take care. NQU
That’s a ‘grate’ idea! Haha, yea.. it’s gotten a little out of control with the trash. End of season seems like a good time to try and clean house around Sept. really want to go back to the Big Porcupine site and grab up those grates next time. Was pretty shocking.. we did not see those 2 years ago.. but who knows maybe we missed them because they look pretty old and trashed. Thanks for watching 😄
I did the Louisa trip years ago, loved it. Had a hilarious evening where a small flock of Mergansers were mimicking the laughter from some campers on a near-by island. Where do you buy those Egg Crystals?
@@TwoPacksandaPup Thanks, I just saw that on the trip to Hogan. You could probably dehydrate them at home for much cheaper, but I would still like to try them.
I can't get my head around people dedicated enough to make all those portages and lake transits, to reach remote campsites, only to trash them once they come all that way. Anyone that serious about adventuring, you'd think would be more ethical and conscience of the way they treat the land.
Yes. I had a big male chesapeake bay retriever i trained to tow the canoe. He was like a "water sled" dog .Was helpful in adverse winds. Plus was a great pack animal.
Your dog is awesome. Nice and calm.
She’s calm most of the time 😅
It’s so special to have a great pup companion ♥️ thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment
I love Emma!
She’s awesome isn’t she ❤️😊
Your videos really capture the trips in such an authentic way. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for keeping our wilderness clean.
Thanks for coming on the adventure! It feels good to clean up when possible. It seems to cancel out the negative feelings of finding trash out in the beautiful wilderness.
That path down into little raccoon lake ... you were so lucky to be going that direction, wouldnt have wanted to climb that hill
😅 ya sometimes we plan it well!
Nice video, such a beautiful Pup. You could say it was a 'Grate' trip, it's a shame to see all that trash, but thanks for doing your part. Happy paddleing...
Thanks Paul, it is a shame, but we’ll just do what we can 😊 happy paddling to you as well!
Finally, folks who know how to paddle - with a dog - who swims like Clydesdales. You really should train the dog to tow the kayak... one strong swimmer who loves the water. Sweet!
😂 we should work on that training, Emma pulling us, would be useful for sure! She’s certainly a water dog, can’t keep her out of there. Almost always wet from April-Nov. Thanks for watching and the kind words Joe 😊
@@TwoPacksandaPup Emma is a caretaker, as evidenced by her alertness and concern of the companion paddler. By enabling her benevolent tendencies she should respond like artic pack dogs when sledding - they absolutely reach their full engagement in life. Cherish her while she is with us.
Thank you for bringing the chair out with you
One small contribution 😊
I am not really a dog person..but your dog cracks me up😆..what a character she is. Love yr vids guys, so relaxing. Keep it up 👍
Haha ya, she’s a character. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed 😊
Another great mini series, thanks guys!
Good on you both for cleaning up other people's trash!
Thanks Matt, it was a great trip! It feels good to do something small to help with the trash.
@@TwoPacksandaPup I don't see much trash on my trips which are more remote. But i mark little used portage trails with tape and fix crapper boxes where i can.
Ahhh this place really beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰
It really is!
Another fabulous laidback video in the wonderful Algonquin park. Well done packing out that old chair👍 “Always leave to place better than you found it” Wish everyone followed your example. Enjoy the summer and happy paddling🏕🙂
Thanks so much! Yes, it felt good to clean up a bit. Hope you also have a wonderful summer!! Happy paddling 😄🛶
Super trip! I really enjoyed it.
That last campsite was the ‘gratest’ campsite I’ve ever seen, even for Algonquin.
Big props for taking that chair out with you 👍🏻
See ya next time 😊
Geez right?! So many grates!! We were quite shocked. Thanks for watching Alan ☺️ see ya at the next one!
I can't wait to get a puppy and take them with me on canoe trips. I have been going on canoe trips since I was in diapers. I love canoe tripping and when I watch your videos I feels like I was there with you. I love watching your videos in the winter when I can not go canoeing myself.
That’s awesome! We love watching camping trips videos in the winter too, it’s very therapeutic 😌 Having a dog that enjoys the trips as well is priceless, it took us a lot of practice and training to get here with Emma, and choosing the right breed (although at first we thought we chose wrong because we couldn’t keep her out of the water and in the canoe 😂) but it’s worked out perfectly and we’re so happy to have her.
My daughter got an Aussie puppy this winter. I can hardly wait to borrow her for a canoe trip.
She got used to doing her business on snow so it was so funny to see her as the last patches of snow melted.
Haha, too funny! Have fun canoe training, it’s so rewarding when they start to get the hang of things!
Very well done production. Great editing. I don’t know anything about canoe camping so it was interesting how much stuff you carry and the portage difficulty. Very peaceful video. Your voices are soft and the lapping water and loons are soothing. Emma provides great comedy. Overall well done. Thank you.
Thanks for the compliments Michele! Very glad you enjoyed coming along on the trip with us ☺️ we love the water sounds and the loons as well ❤️Emma is quite the comedian!
truly enjoying your adventures,thank you so much for the videos,the photography,editing,content esp.,is just great,no music added for effect,just great photography and adventure,thanks again from oklahoma and i hope to enjoy many more camping trips.
Thanks so much for the compliments John, love hearing that you enjoy the videos! We’ve had a busy summer, but lots of videos to edit coming out over the next little while 😊
Emma living her best life!! =)
Always ♥️😄
Your UA-cam channel popped up on my UA-cam feed. I really enjoy watching your videos, epsoluly beautiful.
Thanks so much 😄 love that you are enjoying the videos!
Great review
Thanks for watching!
hello my two goldens are long but not in memory i also had a red nose pit girl that was just as smart if not smarter than the goldens and she would swim all day long and then go home and sleep for ten hours and i mean sleep she would not move and snore and have loud dreams acting out the dreams it was so funny the pit was so loving she loved everyone and would smile dogs are the best
Awe so cute!!! Emma does the vivid dreams too, running, barking, growling all in her sleep lol. Mostly after a good swim or forest romp 😂❤️ all dogs are special
That’s a grate selection
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Nice loop, thanks for sharing.
We love this loop! Thanks for watching Art
Great trip. Fun to tag along with you . Congrats on the speckle. Good eating for everyone
Thanks Alex! Was a super trip and very delicious fish dinner. Hopefully more this season coming
Very nice video. My brother took me to Algonquian in 2019, tho we camped at a campground. He had gone out back with his friends many time before. First time I ever saw a Moose! I would love to visit again one day.
Nice! Absolutely lovely at a campground or in the backcountry. I’m sure you would love the backcountry if you get the chance to get out there ☺️
Great series once again!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!! Thanks guys!
Thanks Kristin! 😄
Just discovered your channel, your trips are amazing. You guys do a great job with the quality of your videos, and Jen is such a delight 😊
Awe thank you so much! We are so happy that you enjoy watching!
Nice trip you two did. It is a shame that people leave so much trash around. The stair portages you did made me think of a big one in the Boundary Waters, Minnesota. Actual wood steps, 99 or 101 steps, can't remember but it was a climb. Heard stories of a person who dropped an aluminum canoe and it bounced all the way down, what a noise that was. Take care and happy trippin!
It’s a shame when people leave trash. Awesome portages in this route for sure. Minnesota has some beautiful tripping, maybe we will visit someday.
@@TwoPacksandaPup The tripping in Minnesota (Boundary Waters) gets crazy busy, head into Quetico. Great canoe routes out of Nym lake and Beaverhouse lake.
Just came across your channel and watched 4 videos (2 trips) in the last few days. I love your dog! I wanted to see how you managed with a young dog and a canoe, as I am in the same position, although my dog doesn't like to swim, but won't sit still in the canoe either! I've only had her on Opeongo via motorboat - she had a great time! Anyway, it's nice to see your experiences as you are in areas of the park I am familiar with and/or would like to go to sometime. I like your camping ethics - quiet, no trace. I always end up bringing out someone else's trash! You guys would be great to camp with! Nice trout btw - that looked delicious! Happy tripping!
Thanks for watching Richard! We really wanted Emma to love the water with how much time we spend around it. As a puppy she really took to swimming up at our cabin, and she really is obsessed now. Will be helpful I think if your pup isn’t as huge of a fan of swimming lol because having them jump out every few minutes and hauling them back in is pretty exhausting haha 😅 but while we were canoe training we had many treats on hand, and the main thing that helped was not to fight where she really wanted to sit.. we were trying to teach her to lay or sit on the canoe floor on a matt, but once we gave up and let her up onto our packs where she could see everything, it was smooth sailing. Not ideal for centre of gravity lol but oh well. Absolutely passionate about quiet and respectful camping. Good on you for chipping in and taking trash out too! That’s awesome. Maybe we will see you around 😊 Have a great time out there!
While waiting for your new adventure, I have been going thru some of your old one....I am shocked at how much junk i.e. the grates etc that people leave behind....SAD!! Great journey you two shared though!
That site was the worst we’ve seen for junk.. never seen so many grates. Terrible. Thanks for tuning in Jim!
Thank you for your efforts to clean up the campsite. I wonder if you considered making a Canoe-Cart out of that chair? I made one out of a cannibalized Ambulance Stretcher and it was awesome. Happy Tripping in 2024...
Oh very cool! We would rather avoid anymore gear, even if it might make carrying other gear easier ha. We’ll see, maybe someday.
..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Thanks for checking it out!
@@TwoPacksandaPup Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….
I was scared for you guys when emma barked i taught a bear was close by.anyway,like all your videos i have been camping fishing for 16 years, love the lake
Haha yea we were scared, she may have scared the animal away, because something was there. Might have been small. Thanks for watching!
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I just starting watching your channel and you guys have great content with lots of tips! Emma is truly the star of the show even if she doesn't know it yet. I can see how you both really love the park by the way you treat it with such respect. You went above and beyond by taking out the trash! I am going to "dip my toe" in back country camping this year. Any tips or lake recommendations for someone starting out?
Awesome! We would recommend starting with smaller lakes and shorter distances at first. The summer is safer rather than spring or fall where temps and water can be very cold and different gear is needed. Watching videos of others tripping can be very helpful prep and help you think of things that you may not have though of otherwise. A life jacket, map plus backup map 👌
..I suspect Emma may know she is the star, she has some attitude sometimes 😂 Have a great trip! The first one is always special.
With all the trash that appears to be in algonquian, it woukd be cool if someone coukd arrange a volunteer campsite cleanup weekend and in exchange for the work you get 5 free permits to stay at the park. Seems like the parks pretty trashed by aholes from every site that you guys have gotten. The maine island trail association does a volunteer trash pick up weekend and clean up the islands. Love your vids you guys!! Take care. NQU
That’s a ‘grate’ idea! Haha, yea.. it’s gotten a little out of control with the trash. End of season seems like a good time to try and clean house around Sept. really want to go back to the Big Porcupine site and grab up those grates next time. Was pretty shocking.. we did not see those 2 years ago.. but who knows maybe we missed them because they look pretty old and trashed. Thanks for watching 😄
@@TwoPacksandaPup ya our backcountry areas gave gotten trashed all over during the pandemic.🙁 Take care guys.
I did the Louisa trip years ago, loved it. Had a hilarious evening where a small flock of Mergansers were mimicking the laughter from some campers on a near-by island. Where do you buy those Egg Crystals?
Hi Paul, we ordered directly from ovaeasy.com
@@TwoPacksandaPup Thanks, I just saw that on the trip to Hogan. You could probably dehydrate them at home for much cheaper, but I would still like to try them.
lucky dog eh
Outdoors living is her favourite way of living, that’s for sure 😊
Looks like he’s wear Merrill choprocks…do you use neoprene socks in them too?
We have sealskin socks for the shoulder seasons, but in the summer wool is fine.
I can't get my head around people dedicated enough to make all those portages and lake transits, to reach remote campsites, only to trash them once they come all that way. Anyone that serious about adventuring, you'd think would be more ethical and conscience of the way they treat the land.
Very sad 😞
Sad to see how people treat the back county.
More awareness and education prior to entry would be helpful.
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Thanks for watching Justin! 👌☺️