WIND Goes on a camping trip!
I loaded the jeep in a fine drizzle, and was prepared to have a wet evening.
However, by the time we arrived in Ontonagon, we had sunny skies, and a the best camping site. Thanks Kirsten, for getting there early to reserve our tent site!!!
How excited we were to know, we would be in the front row for sunsets!!!
We decorated the tents with Art! It was so fun to have a pop up Art show at the tent site!
We then were spoiled by Kirsten, with Buddha Bowls, that were delicious!!! It was so nice not to have to leave the camp site for dinner; but instead enjoy it with the sun and waves!
A great way to start our camping trip- the bar was already set pretty high!
Friends, Art and Nature, the perfect recipe for a great time!!
The beach is out of this world! Simply the best backdrop for our conversation, laughs and joy!
As the last of the clouds slipped away, the sun began to set! It was warm and BUG FREE! Incredible!!
WIND wouldn't exist without the core group of women who faithfully come and experience new adventures. I thought we all should have these wonderful bracelets, made by an artist I met in Boyne City. I LOVE how they turned out.
How lucky am I??? Each perfect moment followed by another amazing sight!
Oh, and when the sun set, and we were around the fire, the Northern Lights began to dance. Not full throttle, but enough to send us back to the beach with our chairs to watch the night skies. We even saw a falling star. This camping stuff is way cool - I am getting hooked on being a camping girl!
In the morning, we took to the trails in the Porcupine Mountains - we chose a 6 mile hike.
And, once again, Nature did not disappoint! It was simply amazing. The sun shone, the temps were perfect for hiking and just a couple of bugs to remind us how lucky we were to not have too many.
A fun silhouette on the bridge!
Nature's resilience reminds us what each of us have within us. If there is a will, you will find the way!
And we came upon a deer eating away.
The trail was amazing, and it the woods kept changing how it looked. It is a very interesting trail because of this.
The end of the trail is on the rocky shores of Lake Superior, pure joy!
Someone left us rock art!
And, some of us, created their own!
On the cliff - looking down on the Little Carp River! I loved this part of the trail, where you can hear the roar of the water falls!
We then returned to our camp site and went for a 12 mile bike ride. One, where I forgot to take any pictures! It was a beautiful ride along the shore of Lake Superior and into the farmlands nearby. We had uphills, and then downhills and some headwinds!
To top off our WINDatholon, we swam in the very refreshing lake. And, once more, my camera was nowhere to be found. I was just with the moment!
Feeling very tired, in a good way, we sat along the shoreline.
Knowing, we couldn't go slip into the tents this early, we decided to paint some rocks.
Once we got into it, our tired bodies found new energy.
With the sunsetting, we painted and found inspiration to create art to be left behind for the next camper to appreciate; and maybe take with them when they leave or, perhaps this will be part of this special campsite!
Oh how excited I would be, IF I was the one who found this fun welcome to a campsite or along a hiking trail!
I love the messages, the colors and the idea - Artful stone notes!
WE rocked this!!
After the art, we went back to watching the sunset! I loved this one, with the clouds added for contrast!
Our prefect path to the water. A picture perfect day!!
With our nightlight on, we slipped into a deep sleep. I slept so good the second night. It was warmer and the day of activity and fresh air was the combination for a restful sleep!
Two of us spent the second night at the campground, and woke up to another 12 mile ride!
It was so nice to be on the quiet roads.
I didn't realize how wild my hair was. I guess it matched my outfit.
A woman in the restrooms, seen me and said, "Now that is an outfit. You have flowers, polkadots, and swirls and so many colors!" And, then she looked at her pale yellow sweatshirt with a small flower, and said, "I am going to go home and cry." And, I said, "No, you won't. You will go home and find some bright clothes!" I then told her I dress colorful, to be seen on the roads. She said, "Oh you will be seen, and I bet you will get a few whistles!"
I love that I am the colorful daring woman, that delights others; and I hope inspires them to stand out!
Liv and Sparky had a good time riding together! We stopped to take pictures of this old bridge.
I like "Lady Joy" rides. Racing isn't for me. I like to stop and take pictures, to go at a slower pace, yet one that gets my heart beating and my muscles moving. I think I am okay with distances, as long as I can take my time and set the pace.
Once again, after the bike ride, we had a refreshing dip in the Lake! Nothing like an ice bath after a workout!!
Soaking up the last few minutes of the beach, we had to break camp.
Checkout time was 12 noon, and we arrived in the office to pay at 11:52.
We didn't waste a moment of our camping site!!
On our way home, we stopped for lunch in Twin Lakes and then on to Agate Beach for more swimming and soaking up the sun.
What a fabulous WIND Goes weekend camp trip.
Thanks ladies for saying yes, for the added touches, the smiles, the laughter, and the energy to play for 2 whole days!!
WIND Goes is my new favorite WIND time!
