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by KAREN PARK If anyone had asked me where Neys Provin- cial Park was last week, I would have looked at them questionably. Be- ing new to the imme- diate area, I could not have told you where to buy the cheapest gas let alone tell you where to camp, hike or enjoy the great outdoors. But thanks to a dili- gent M.N.R. employee, I was soon to find out. Superintendent of the Neys Provincial Park, John McGrath, phoned the office to ask if we would be interested in doing a story on the roadway, leading into the Visitors Information Centre, I noted that none of the campsites were visible. This could only add to the peace- fulness of the park. But don't let the peaceful surroundings fool you ... there's lots to do; for 'the entire fa- mily. If you can' t find it - ask for it. Everything from hiking, walking, boating, picnicking, swimming and camping are available, plus much, much more. John suggested that a stroll along Lake Super- ior would be a great place to snap a few Another feature of the park is the botany. Various plants ranging from the 'tiger-lily' to the recently planted red pines, just seem to add to the personality of this unique park. The Park hosts two hiking Trails - The Dune Trail (1 km) and the Lookout Trail (2 km). The Dune Trail is differ- ent in the sense that the vegetation is somewhat uncommon to the area. As you walk. along the trail, one can spot the many red pines which are there to stabilize the shifting windblown sands, that were pre- Sitting high on a point are the P.O. W. boats. Worse for wear, they still portray the history of the Park. park. Inquisitive as Iam l answered yes, and that set the ball to rolling. Now I. have. visited numerous Provincial Parks in' my days. Canoed in them. Frolic- ed in them. And even stayed for long periods of time in them. I have seen some dandies. But I was in.awe at the beauty, the serenity and the natural surround- ings of Neys. Upon entering the gate, one is greeted warmly by the gate superintendent. This doesn't. occur in all parks. Some places take your money and set you on your merry way. This young lady was. cheer- ful as well as helpful. As John drove down the photos. and just to enjoy the scenery as well as to gain an of the park's circum- ference. The shoreline is approximately one-mile long and boasts of rocky islands, at times large waves and an abundan- ce of washed up logs, etc. The water was in- deed cold but for Lake Superior, this should be expected. Towards the end of the shoreline, John pointed out a special feature which attracts thousands of visitors to the park each year. They were the old P.O.W. boats which 'wete used by the prisoners of war for transportation on the river during the war years. Fence posts wrapped in miles of barbed wire are still visible around the compound area of the P.O. W. camp. viously cleared in days by... What is un- gone usual about these pines, is the fact that none of the-trees have any lower limbs feft: A few years ago the pines contract- ed a fungus, which bad- ly affected the lower branches of the young trees. In an attempt to control this disease, the lower limbs had to be pruned and then burn- ed, in order to pre- vent the fungus from spreading further. Neys Provincial Park has on many occasions been the roaming grounds of caribou. The caribou have taken up residence 'on nearly Pic Island, and as many as 40 have been counted at one time. Because of the Dom Figliomeni President a Aa SS EET short distance between Pic Island and the Main- land, the herd has on 'occasion, swam the dis- tance in" the summer months or have travell- ed across the ice in the winter months. But cari- bou aren't the only wild- life that are present. in the park. Neys is abun- dant with ruffled grouse, spruce grouse, common loons, great blue herons, moose, bear, wolves, fox, deer, beaver and squirrels. Don't worry about the wildlife though. Park of- ficials see that none of these animals pose a problem to your visit at the park. After spending an hour or so, just sight- seeing, John informed me that I was to be taken on the P.O.W. hike; just one of the many even- ing events which are scheduled for the parks' visitors. Tour guide, Ann Marie was to be our escort for the evenings' function. The tour takes about an hour to complete but time slips by as you are led into the vast red pines to view such arti- facts as an 'escape tun- nel', the water tower and guard tower, plus a variety of other struc- tures which are still visible to the eye, al- though they were actual- ly torn down around the. -early1960's. Many of the foundations of the pri- soner barracks are still there and if you're un- certain about their auth- enticity, the 'Visitors Centre' has -- actual photographs of the P.O.W. camp which was in full operation back in Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, July 27, 1983, page 9 Neys Provincial Park - Nature at its finest Neys Provincial Park boasts of it's splendid fishing plus its' top notch scenery. which was used for the Germans, held about 500 prisoners and 100 guards. The area hous- ed about 27 buildings. including two_ hospitals. Those who were willing to work, took over the cutting for the Pigeon Lumber Co. at 50 cents per cord per day and $2.00 for every cord over six a week. For recrea- tion, they had baseball and soccer matches, as well as animal (a bear trained in the German language as their mascot). Appa- rently there were few all the German pri- soners were returned home to their own coun- the beauty of the north shore. The park has had many visitors over the years, who were actual prisoners during the war years. The stories which are related to the park officials only enforce much of what was only speculation. The park is certainly worth your while to ex- plore. It's only about a' forty minute drive from the Terrace Bay area and what more could you ask for your dollar than fresh, clean air, gorgeous scenery, and a courteous park staff. Hop in the car and take the family out even if it's only for the day use _ facilities. Neys Provincial Park: will make it worth your effort! Thunder < 'Ontario Who, sells and services over 300 models of : Ree aids ata non-profit price? "No . 203 - 135 N. 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