Art Expeditions (from most recent):
2018: Upcoming: “Trees & Tundra” Top of the Boreal Forest on an Ancient Route Across Nunavik: 435-mile route from Umiujaq on Hudson Bay – Kuujjuaq on Ungava Bay and traversing the new Tursujuq
2017: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Montana
2016: Ending the Beginning; back to the Missinaibi and James Bay
2015: Northern Rim of the Boreal Forest Part III
2013: Northern Rim of the Boreal Forest Part II
The Northern Rim of the Boreal: Part 1 - Noatak River
July 29 - September 2, 2012
The Heart of the Boreal: August 2 - August 29, 2011
A month long canoe expedition in the Boreal Forest of north-western Ontario.
Quebec Trans-Labrador Recon: August 29 - October 12, 2009
This expedition was designed to explore several aspects of a developing environmental education project.
Lake Kamestatin, Labrador:
September 29 - October 18, 2008
The Tshikapisk Foundation in Sheshatshit, Labrador invited us to Lake Kamestatin where for over 7,5000 years
the Mushua-Innu have met the George River caribou herd on its spring and autumn migrations. We explored the region
in preparation for further work in the area next year, photographed bears, ptarmigan and well over a thousand
caribou at close range and helped winterize the cabins and main lodge.
This expedition was made possible by the generosity and insight of the
Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Slate Islands, Lake Superior: 2008
NMCA Winter Walk: 2008
This expedition was an exploration of the beauty and recreational opportunities of the newly designated Lake
Superior National Maritime Conservation Area (NMCA) in winter.
Lake Superior: 2007
Rio Grande: 2006/2007
George River: 2006
This is the centerpiece expedition for Visions of the Boreal Forest.
George River Recon: 2005
On the river from August 30 - September 12, 2005 from
Mushua-ni-pi ("Land of no trees" - Indian House Lake) to Kangiqsualujjuaq.
This expedition was run as a recon to assure a well paced, productive and safe
main art expedition in 2006. Crew: Dr. Jim Evans, Ken Whiting, Joanie & Gary McGuffin,
Rob Mullen, Lindsey Foggett and Jeff Whiting.
Chapleau River: 2004
Chapleau, Ontario to Elsas, Ontario; September 4-14, 2004. Crew: Lindsey Fogget, Lee Kromschroeder,
Rob Mullen and D. Wagner.
Missinaibi: 2003
Harricana River: 2002
In an unplanned turn of events, Rob Mullen completes half of the expedition solo.
Missinaibi: 2001
Maiden voyage. This trip marked the beginning of WREAF.
*Wilderness Ethic:
To the extent practicably possible for relatively large groups in the bush, we practice "Leave No Trace" camping techniques.
