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Kevin Callan's Once Around Algonquin is an exciting tale of misadventure on the toughest route in Ontario's most well-loved wilderness. While sharing his love of this paddling paradise, Callan details some of the park's history and evolution, interweaving stories from the voyage. Chuckle along with the tales behind the blisters and bruises in this bromance adventure tale, all told with Callan's trademark humor. With a storytelling vibe, 30 chapters share insights and describe some of the challenges of canoe tripping for both the uninitiated as well as for the seasoned canoeist.

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God bless Kevin Callan. The Happy Camper is still out there doing his thing and encouraging the rest of us to do the same. Still not entirely sure about the Kevin-and-Andy-La-Cage-aux-Folles-meets-the-Odd-Couple-or-a-pair-of-old-sneakers schtick but Callan charm comes in many forms. Once Around Algonquin is funny, corny, engaging and authentic with a dabbling of trail wisdom and life lessons woven into the tale of yet another epic canoe trip. Two blistered thumbs up! -- James Raffan, author of Circling the Midnight Sun, Deep Waters, and many others. Kevin Callan is one of Canada's best-known paddlers, and few people know Alqonquin Park like he does.Once Around Alqonquin is at once a vivid account of a legendarily tough canoe trip, an illuminating history of one of Canada's best-loved wilderness areas, and a heartfelt plea for the park's ongoing protection. A must-read for canoe trippers everywhere. -- Alec Ross, Author, Coke Stop in Emo: Adventures of a Long-Distance Paddler Kevin Callan's Once Around Algonquin is an exciting tale of misadventure on the toughest route in Ontario's most well-loved wilderness. Enjoy history of Algonquin's paddling paradise while you chuckle along with the tales behind the blisters and bruises in this bromance adventure tale, all told with Callan's trademark humor. -- Kaydi Pyette, editor, Paddling Magazine

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Kevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper) is the author of 17 books; including the best selling The Happy Camper. He is an award winning filmmaker and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows and CBC Radio. He has won several writing awards, and writes a column for Paddling Magazine and Explore Magazine. Check out his Algonquin trip on his YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.

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