Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada,

Norwegian King Haakon V built Akershus Castle in 1290 A.D. to protect Oslo from maritime attack, notably Sweden. Never captured in battle, it also served as a Norwegian prison. Without combat, Akershus Fortress was surrendered […]

Lake Superior’s weathered granite cobble beach at Rossport Campground, Canada, overlooks the Casque Isles to the south across Schreiber Channel. Don Drews

Victoria Park’s original 1896 octagonal bandstand was replaced with square design in 1946. Today’s 1985 replica of the original has a lower deck and 4 sets of steps. Don Drews