Some #mushrooms have gills while others have soft spongy pores. These unique structures release spores, like plants producing seeds, so new #fungi can grow. Knowing the difference between gills and spongy pores is important for mushroom identification. #OntarioParks

Staff recently discovered a blue-spotted salamander. These creatures can be hard to find as they require specific habitats—moist, forested areas with clean water. Many of these habitats are disappearing or becoming polluted, which makes it challenging for them to survive.

How to handle amphibians like a pro: 🚿🤲Wash your hands before using only water & after using soap and water. ❤️ Be gentle, only hold them for a short period of time. 🐸 Put them back where you found them. #OntarioParks #Amphibians #NatureConnection #BeKind

It's #StaffSunday again! This week, we'd like to introduce you to our Parks Program Educator with our Discovery program, Breanna. As a Program Educator, Bre helps facilitate our Spirit Night here at Sam D! In this photo, she is dresses as artist Frances Anne Hopkins 🎨

When the forest glows with red, orange, and yellow, you know it "moose-t" be fall! 🍂🍁 Happy first day of fall, park-lovers! #AutumnEquinox What are you most looking forward to this season? 😊

Nothing beats walking in a park with piles of poop left behind for others to see, smell, or step in. 😍 Wait, what? That sounds "pawful!" 🤨 When visiting Ontario Parks with your pet, picking up your dog’s waste is required. And no, hanging it in a tree does not count. 💩🌳

October is here, and it brings my favourite thing about fall, the beautiful colourful leaves! 📍Moore Lake in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Ontario. #fallcolours #ShareYourWeather #DiscoverON #OntarioParks #october #canoncanada

In October, we experience longer nights than days. 🌙 While the amount of time for daylight activities has decreased, we can look forward to more time to appreciate the night sky’s splendours: bit.ly/3yH8fIr #SpaceWeek

Hiking is one of the best fall activities you can enjoy in the park. This is a view from the lookout on the Red Pine Trail. The crisp air and beautiful colours make it the ideal time for an outdoor adventure.🍂 Join Breanna October 5, 2pm, trailhead, to see it for yourself!

Explore some history of the Mattawa River on a self-guided #GhostWalk in the park. Spirits come alive with lights daily, 3:30pm-9:30pm. Brochures, with a map and an explanation of each spirit, can be picked up for free in the Park Store during operating hours. #OntarioParks

Happy #staffsunday! This week we'd like to introduce you to some of our store attendants, Alyssa and Katherine. If you see Alyssa or Katherine in the store, feel free to say hello 👋 Years in parks: 1 Favourite campsite: 171 & 15 🏕️

As the days get shorter and the colder weather arrives, it’s time to talk self-care. Have you considered adding nature to your self-care toolkit? bit.ly/4dA1F86 #WorldMentalHealthDay #HPHP

Wow! What a show! The northern lights were spectacular last night! They were the best I've ever seen so far! 📍 Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Ontario. #ontarioparks #northernlights #AuroraBorealis #ShareYourWeather #adventureswithjosie

I really enjoyed going on the self-guided Ghost Walk at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on Thursday! It was so cool to see the spirits from the past illuminated in the dark alongside the river! Definitely recommend checking this out before the park closes on October 14th!

Did you know #FlyingSquirrels will (adorably) snuggle together in their nests to stay warm during the coldest stretches of winter? 👉🥺👈 Even our furry friends appreciate a good cuddle during chilly times: bit.ly/3XXAVZr

Thank you! The park is now closed. If you need to speak to someone over the winter, please call the office at 705-744-2276. Please be patient as this number is not monitored closely until May. We hope you have a wonderful winter and look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!