09/08/2026
If you know anything about me, then you know there is nothing that makes me happier than spending time on Lake Superior, specifically, Lake Superior Provincial Park. There's nothing that brings me greater peace and joy. ππ
Somehow, my husband and I ended up with three days off this weekend together. This never happens. Ever. We decided to go back to our roots, pack up the truck, pack up the canoe and kayak, pack up our backpacks, and take Everett on his first interior camping experience. We spent two magnificent evenings on Lake Mijinemungshing and it may have been one of the best camping experiences of my life.
No mosquitoes--not one in the backcountry. Warm water for swimming. A very still, calm lake for endless paddling. Heat for lounging in shorts and a bathing suit all day. Not a drop of rain. And clear skies to take in what the park is known for--being a Dark Sky Preserve. I may have ended up with a leach on me and the couldn't get the bleeding to stop for over an hour, but otherwise, I had zero complaints. And even that, I kind of just laughed about the experience, considering all of the leaches we've had swimming at our place this year.
I got to take my kayak out in the morning alone with the fog and watch the sunrise over the mountains. There wasn't anyone else on the lake yet, just me and the loons. And one loon in particular was very curious and decided to swim under my kayak, nearly scaring the p**p out of me. If you've ever spent time in the park, you know those fogs that roll in on the lake are quite mysterious and creepy, but so beautiful. Kayaking through it on Lake Mijin and going around multiple islands was pretty special.
But the biggest highlight for me: watching my son finally enjoy nature. He was busy exploring from the moment we started unloading at the dock until we loaded everything back up. He didn't stop. He hiked Trapper's Trail (really ran it and we couldn't keep up!), swam at Old Woman Bay, learned about loons, and being bear wise. He isn't the biggest outdoors boy, but this weekend, he really took after his mom and dad, who just revel in nature. My heart and soul are so happy. This weekend was exactly what I needed after a really tough summer at home with him--if you're an entrepreneur with a kid home with you, you'll know what I mean.
And now, we're back to school. And I am so looking forward to the routine and being able to edit all week long.