Tom Thomson, one of Canada’s most influential painters of the 20th-century, was last seen alive around mid-day, July 8, 1917, when setting out alone across Canoe Lake to begin a fishing trip. He was familiar with the area, having visited there a number of times – while working in the Park as a fire ranger, a guide for fishing parties, and of course, pursuing his painting. Within hours of his departure, his empty canoe was spotted floating not far from the dock he had left from, and more than a week later, his body surfaced in the lake. His untimely death helped transform the aspiring artist into a cultural giant. Read more...
The Arowhon Pines // Recipes
3 Guys and a Stove
Whether for a hearty breakfast or the first civilized dinner you've had after a few days tripping, 3 Guys and a Stove is a must-stop on Highway 60, just east of Huntsville. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had.
Check out Native Traveler's full-length SILENT PLACES show!
When was the last time you heard nothing? This week we explore wild silence—the most extraordinary places for travelers to find it, why we need it, and how we can enjoy it while being pampered with the ultimate in creature comforts. Shhhhhh and listen below.
From Ann Abel's Instagram Account // @abeltotravel
Wild Silence
I've never been so cold in my life. It's January in Yellowstone National Park and we're on the prowl for the park's famously elusive wolves. My watch lights up with the time: not even 6 a.m. But our guide insists that the earlier the better so we're up before dawn, packed into a van and crossing our frozen fingers that our efforts will pay off. He spots a National Geographic photographer he knows just pulling over ahead of us. If anyone knows where the wolves are, it's this guy.
This Is Your Brain on Nature // National Geographic Magazine
When you head out to the desert, David Strayer is the kind of man you want behind the wheel. He never texts or talks on the phone while driving. He doesn’t even approve of eating in the car. A cognitive psychologist at the University of Utah who specializes in attention, Strayer knows our brains are prone to mistakes, especially when we’re multitasking and dodging distractions. Among other things, his research has shown that using a cell phone impairs most drivers as much as drinking alcohol does.
Strayer is in a unique position to understand what modern life does to us. An avid backpacker, he thinks he knows the antidote: Nature.
Award-winning Journalist Ann Abel on Wilderness, Luxury, and Disconnecting
Off-the-grid havens, the rewards of reconnecting with nature, and how to unplug in luxurious style—luxury travel writer and badass adventurer Ann Abel has a knack for finding the most incredible places to fall off the map. Have a look at her recommendations below.
Where to Get Lost: The World's Most Remote Luxury Lodges // Forbes
Disconnecting: The Hot New Trend in Luxury Travel // Forbes
Remote Places to Stay
A guide to the world's most amazing off-the-beaten-path lodges, recommended by wilderness luxury guru Ann Abel.
Florence Williams: Making Spaces of Awe and Restoration // TEDxNavesink
Check out Native Traveler's full-length DORDOGNE show!
The Dordogne feels eternal. We marvel at landmarks reaching back to pre-history, bucolic landscapes and unhurried traditions that defy a trend-driven hyper-wired world. Its beauty and history aside, I think the sheer endurance of a Deep France way of life here restores us, and, more recently, reassures us that perhaps these wonky times too shall pass.
