A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of spending the weekend at one of our friend’s cabins in northern Minnesota on lovely Rabbit Lake. Minnesota, land of over 10,000 lakes, is known for its cabin life, a common way many lucky Minnesotans spend their summers. Many cabins are passed down from generation to generation while some are being torn down and rebuilt into obnoxious “McMansions” on some of the larger, more popular lakes. Our friends were fortunate to find a “fixer-uper” on a nice-sized low occupancy lake awash with loons, birds and a mini island for exploration. I couldn’t think of a better place to spend my summer days!
Kayaking was great fun. There were lots of interesting parts of the lake to explore, especially a secret mini island where loons and other birds nest.
Like a diamond, we saw the lone white lilly and paddled over for a closer look.
Later that day, Paul and I went exploring a small waterway that finally opened up at the end of the lake. There had been massive rain and flooding allowing us to enter a once off-limits canal.
As the sun began to set, the melodic cry of the loons echoed across the silent lake. It was time to stoke up the fire, roast some s’mores and enjoy the last bit of light.
Sounds like a wonderful trip!
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Oh, I love to hear the cries of birds, and the loons have that lonely sound… Wish I was traveling down that cool river right now. Instead, it’s a hot afternoon in Kingston town!
Yea, brutally hot in many places this year, hope you have a cool off place!
As a Minnestoan, I love to dip my toes in as many lakes as I can. It looks like you had a great time.
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Great shots!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
Look wonderfully relaxing there.
Wonderful photos. I grew up in Northern Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior. We used to do a lot of canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories.
Maralee
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Good to meet you, Maralee, thanks for dropping by.