Did you know there are still four opportunities left to visit the Silver Queen Mine this year?⛏️ Guided hikes of the Silver Queen Mine take place every Sunday at 10 am until October 12. Pre-registration is not required for fall tours.

WELCOME TO FALL 🍂 Today is the autumnal equinox, the official start of fall! It is said that eggs can be balanced upright on the equinoxes. In reality, eggs can be balanced any day of the year. It just takes a little patience and a steady hand. Have you tried this trick?

Happy #NationalTreeDay and #NationalForestWeek! 🌳 Check out the OP Blog post for some unbe-leaf-able tree content: blog.ontarioparks.ca/national-tree-… 🌲 And the Fall Colour Report is available to help you track fall colours across the province: ontarioparks.ca/fallcolour

Which treaty area do I live in? Search an address or local landmark using this interactive treaties map to learn in which treaty area you live, work or study: Ontario.ca/treatiesmap #NDTR #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

Lasting and meaningful reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. Our staff will be taking time to listen, learn, and reflect, and we invite all parks-lovers to join us: blog.ontarioparks.ca/journey-toward… #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation

Welcome to October! Sunny days, cool nights and stunning views. #OntarioParks

The Life of a Show-Squirrel! While the squirrels of Murphys Point would love to be listening to the latest new music, instead they will be spending their time preparing for winter. This includes spending hours gathering seeds, nuts and other foods and storing them in caches.

Time to take a scrolling break... 🔇 Quiet your mind. ☺️ Relax your whole body. 💪 Get up and stretch. ☀️ and if you have the ability, go outside, close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Time spent in nature can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. #HPHP

Are you into nature, art and design? You need to check out the Ontario Park sticker design contest! Find all the details here: ontarioparks.ca/stickercontest The deadline for the contest is November 28 by 11:59 pm. And check out the OP Blog for inspiration: blog.ontarioparks.ca/sticker-contes…

Looking to get away this long weekend? Non-electrical sites are available in both our Hardwood and Ash Hill loops. Book online at OntarioParks.com or call 1-888-668-7275.

Have a safe and happy long weekend from Murphys Point Provincial Park! 🦃🍂

Park staff were sad to close the gates on 2025 but we wanted to send out a big thank you to everyone who came to visit us this year. 😄 [Video Description: two steel gates on forest lined roads, swinging closed. Audio Description: no speaking, squeaking and clanking of gates.]

October's digital download from the Ontario Parks Blog comes to us from Killarney Provincial Park. Find the digital download here: blog.ontarioparks.ca/october-2025-d… Looking to camp later in the season? Killarney is one of several parks open all year! ontarioparks.ca/en

WE DID IT! Ontario Parks has reached 1,000,000 observations on iNaturalist! Thank you to everyone who helped us document the amazing biodiversity of Ontario Parks. Keep adding those observations and pretty soon we will have our next 1,000,000! inaturalist.ca/projects/ontar…

We need your help! Park staff can't decide on an idea for our Halloween pumpkins. 🎃 Give us your best jack-o-lantern nature/camping ideas below. ⬇️

Have you ever thought of fire as medicine? Read about what fire, firekeeping and community means to Kayl Commanda in the blog "Firekeeping for Ontario Parks" and take the time to contemplate what these things mean in your life. blog.ontarioparks.ca/firekeeping/

Park staff are working hard on their jack-o-lanterns...as suggested by you! In the meantime we wanted to remind everyone that parks are not the best place to leave your pumpkins once it's November 1st. Learn more: blog.ontarioparks.ca/pumpkins-in-pa…

Are you ready for an adventure fit for any hobbit?! Ontario Parks has gone on a quest to find Middle Earth right here in Ontario. Find all the photos and descriptions on the OP Blog: blog.ontarioparks.ca/hobbit-day/ Are there any magical places you would add to the list?

👻 Happy Halloween 🎃 We are proud to present our "blue jay," "dachshund roasting a spider-dog over a campfire," "gray ratsnake," and "peaceful camping scene" pumpkins. Have a safe and spooky Halloween from Murphys Point Provincial Park!