Kids, Lakes, Loons and Pines

Island Camping in Voyager's National Park

 

 

I just returned from an island camping trip with my four kids (plus one).  I took the boat and the kids and ventured off into  familiar territory in Voyager's National Park.   We had Burnt Island to ourselves for a full 24 hours.  We swam, fished, picked berries and explored.  A perfect trip.

Inside My Beehive - late July

Yesterday afternoon I took a peek into my beehive, to check on progress.   I found evidence of eggs, larva and many healthy worker bees.  There is nectar and some honey stores.  I did put on a honey super, but so far they have not made any honey to share with me, which is pretty typical of a first year hive, especially in northern climates.  I was pleasantly surprised with a picking of wild raspberries that were abundant on the sod-rooftop where we keep the hive.

I continue to enjoy learning about bees and local flowers and wildlife with the experience of beekeeping.  I hope you enjoy following along!

This is the way I love to do summer.

Here are just a few snapshots from a lovely weekend exploring Voyageur's National Park.  With base camp at Nana & Papa's island home on Crane Lake we spent time this weekend exploring familiar places in Voyageur National Park with our children.     We went home with walleye, blueberries and sun tinted skin.  

A perfect summer weekend!

In my garden - mid July

Summer is being shy in my neck of the woods.  We have had a long stretch of rain and dreary days, but I am trying to focus on the positives.  Today I took a slippery hike up the ridge behind my house to pick some berries, then wandered around my garden checking out the progress.  I found some berries as well as green tomatoes, herbs that were ready to be harvested and dried, and promises of raspberries, beets and carrots.  In my wanderings I also found happy chickens and a tribe of small boys.

Lots of good things.   

I hope you found some sunshine in your day today!

Summer Fun!

 Oh summer, we love you!