Isle Royale

• November 23, 2011

  Reflection

  Prompt: Be present. Describe something peaceful with as much sensory imagery as you can. What are the sights, sounds, scents, and feelings? When I think of a peaceful setting, I think of something out in nature.  And my most recent nature-intensive trip was to Isle Royale National Park this summer.  I am reminded of one…

• July 21, 2011

  Isle Royale: Trip Overview

  The Trip Last week, I was able to cross something off my bucket list: visit Isle Royale National Park.  I spent a week in the wilderness with 5 friends on a backpacking adventure on this 45-mile long island in the northwest corner of Lake Superior – the world’s largest lake.  To get to the island,…