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Peace in a Tin Can: The Bear Is Not The Scariest Thing In The Woods
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Friday, January 30, 2015. The Bear Is Not The Scariest Thing In The Woods. We should have known the bear in the woods would not be our biggest problem. To us Debbie took a step closer to me, (actually, she pretty much hid behind me) while the man launched a verbal assault on us, the campground, Michigan, and the perils of traveling from Maine to Minnesota through states that simply do NOT understand the joy of cross-country journeys. I don't normally run into this ...
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Peace in a Tin Can: The Best Snow Day Ever?
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Friday, January 9, 2015. The Best Snow Day Ever? Meanwhile, I shoveled the sidewalks and plowed the driveway. An hour later, I did it again. I did laundry, fixed the dryer, and checked emails. I tried to write, but Bean kept calling out to me from the couch. She made plans with friends, and would yell, "Mom, can I go to so-and-so's house at noon? Look at that bird! The bird initiating the behaviors is the female, while the males imitate her, trying to impress her&#...
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Peace in a Tin Can: P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Sunday, June 3, 2012. PJ Hoffmaster State Park. I had read several Pure Michigan! Michigan has many species of indigenous trees, most of which end up toppled over on their side whenever they grow within a certain distance of the shore. It is one of my favorite things to see when I roam around outdoors, I have hundreds of pictures of sideways trees. I find them sad and ominous and hopeful and beautiful all at the same time. Unit Map Courtesy of Michigan.org/dnr.
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Peace in a Tin Can: What Makes You Different?
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Friday, February 8, 2013. What Makes You Different? Courtesy www.openwalls.com. As I spent last weekend trying to take in all the new people, places, and experiences at Michigan Ice Fest, one burning question was on my mind. When I told friends and acquaintances I would be traveling to Michigan's U.P. to go ice climbing, they all asked "Are you crazy? After my experience at the Ice Fest, I have to say maybe I am a little bit crazy. To climb the ice. Armed with boot...
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Peace in a Tin Can: I Got Lucky at Tahquamenon Falls
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. I Got Lucky at Tahquamenon Falls. But this year I got lucky. When Mike Wendland, of Roadtreking: The Group. Posted an open call to Roadtrekers for a Winter No Rules Rally at Tahquamenon Falls, I asked if I could join him, even though I don't own a Roadtrek. Or any kind of Class B Motorhome. Mike assured me I was welcome. I packed up my Yukon for a winter weekend of car camping and headed north. The Yukon was then converted to a rustic cab...
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Peace in a Tin Can: October 2014
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Wednesday, October 29, 2014. When Decisions Go To The Dogs. I don't fit neatly into any of those categories. Most of my adventures come about accidentally, and almost all of them involve my friend Debbie, who is not an adventurer at all. I will be back in about 15 minutes." Famous last words for someone who has a tendency to get lost in the woods. As I walked the dogs down the familiar trail, Rooney pulled off on a side trail. I thought maybe I should let him t...
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Peace in a Tin Can: Shadow and Light: Patterns in Nature
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Shadow and Light: Patterns in Nature. I have long been fascinated with different patterns created by Mother Nature, sun, wind, water, and snow. This post is a little different for me; no long story today! Just a few images I have captured over the years - raw and unedited - of shadows and light. Please enjoy them, and feel free to post any images you have of this theme in the comments section. Sunlight reflected on water (Clark Lake, MI).
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Peace in a Tin Can: Wilderness State Park: An Historical Perspective
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Monday, April 23, 2012. Wilderness State Park: An Historical Perspective. Big Rock Trail Head. For all the woods to hear. Instead, I glanced up (excuse my language here) and shouted,. About 6 feet in front of me, I was staring dead-on at this:. In 1921 and 1922, a house and outbuildings were constructed to house a resident manager, Frank Lloyd. In 1928, the lands were turned over to the Parks Division, and the area officially became "Wilderness State Park"....With ...
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Peace in a Tin Can: Timing Is Everything: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Thursday, March 6, 2014. Timing Is Everything: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. A long time ago, my husband told me that all of life's happiness is due to timing. When you do the right thing at the right time, good things happen. After 6 months of planning a winter trip in the Porcupine Mountains, in Michigan's western U.P., it turns out my timing was all wrong. Then again, my timing couldn't have been better. Once I had checked in with the Ranger and par...
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Peace in a Tin Can: March 2014
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Peace in a Tin Can. Peace In A Tin Can. Monday, March 24, 2014. The Top 10 Things I've Learned About Camping. Since I started tent camping 25 years ago, and added camping in the tin can 10 years later, I've learned a lot about exploring outside and camping. Some of these lessons will help readers who are new to camping or getting outside, and experienced adventurers will most likely be able to identify. At least I hope they will, otherwise I am the most incompetent outdoor adventurer ever! Is this CO 412?