It isn't news that we don't do real "trips into the wild" anymore.  But we do return to the canoe country each summer, and usually to a cabin on the Gunflint Trail. 

This little girl who first traveled up there with us (photo is at age 4, June of 2007, in the lupine field behind Trail Center) for so many years is turning 17 in May, graduating from high school in June, and heading off somewhere (?) to college.

At the end of our cabin week last summer she announced that she cannot imagine leaving for college without her time with us in the canoe country.  I hope the week I have now reserved ends up working with no conflicts with college orientation, and that we can make it happen.  I am praying that nothing interferes with our plans, even a pandemic.   :-/

Anna is a young woman now, an accomplished photographer and a good paddler.  This time we have had each summer with her is so very precious, and while we never want it to come to an end, who knows what the future will bring?  We are not getting any younger, and she is spreading her wings.

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