Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Ponderin the Paddle

Its always a trip to explain to folks why Superior, why now...
The easier notion to take is, "why not?" - Over the previous few years of guiding I have fallen accustomed to the soothing sound of waves lapping at the beach, the flow of the waves in betwixt islands and the irreplacable/ sometimes unexplainable beauty which surrounds the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. However, utilizing a part time persona as a space case, I too see many more miles of shoreline to this lake. This body of water which holds all the other Great Lakes, plus a few extra Eries within its boundaries. Its that immensity, uncertainty and beauty which draws me out onto the water. Guiding is a glorious way to blend education with exploration, but sometimes you need to just get out and experience what greater power has to offer. For that reason along with several others, I gain increasing excitement to experience this Lake. After all the daily question shouldn't be if you're going paddling today, but when...

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