08/05/2026
It's late afternoon, you've made it to your backcountry campsite after a day of paddling and portaging. You're sitting down at the firepit, admiring the beautiful views, when you stop and think, 'I wonder how this awesome bench was made?'
Thanks for asking, we'd be happy to tell you how Park Staff make these benches:
1. Cut down a tree
2. Split the log
3. Place the logs, and hammer the spikes
4. Trim the edges smooth
5. & 6. Voila! Enjoy the bench with a view.
Now that you know how the backcountry bench is made, you can think about life's bigger mysteries, like 'does Bigfoot exist?', or 'if I cry on a portage and nobody hears me, did it really happen?'.
Edited to add: Please note that these steps are only for trained park staff, and not the public.
