50-foot diameter, perfect circular shape. Circumference dotted with large granite boulders. Surrounding our circle is a range of the bluest waters imaginable. Deep royals, rich navys, distant cornflowers, and endless azures. Our circle rises with only slight symmetrical convexity from which sprout dozens of fragrant evergreen trees. A padded pine leaf surface provides our [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Our Private Island (For A Few Days)
Posted in National Parks, tagged Backcountry, Boating, Canoeing, Island, Minnesota, Voyaguers, Water-Based Park on July 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Unexpected Treats: Grand Portage National Monument
Posted in National Monument on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As soon as we entered the Grand Portage fort, we stepped back in time. There is no Visitor Center, no welcome and nobody dressed as a Ranger. You immediately step into the Great Hall and must orient yourself to the year 1800.
It works.
We touched sample pelts, dressed as voyageurs, wore the beaver pelt top hats, [...]
