canada – The Park Pilgrim

Spaces & Places

Guest Post by Anna (an appreciator of place)

May 16, 2020

Anna and I grew up together. We spent a good chunk of our childhood climbing trees, exploring nearby fields and woods, and running around in nature. Although currently separated by miles (and a border), Anna and I regularly enjoy telling each other about recent outdoor adventures. This is her story.

Being in nature has changed … Read more

47 Parks

Peace in the North

June 3, 2017March 12, 2019

Everything was tranquil. The lake water lapped gently against the shore, and I took a moment to soak everything in. The sun was shining, brightly reflecting upon the clear water. The smell was soft, kindred, and soothing.

Voyageurs is a national park in Minnesota, almost as far north as you can get without plopping into … Read more

Eastward Bound

A Visit to the Motherland

May 24, 2017March 12, 2019

Canada was so close. It had been almost four years since I had lasted visited my country of birth, so I figured it was high-time to cross the border and enjoy a butter tart or Nanaimo bar.

I left Clarence the teardrop trailer with a babysitter and hopped on a ferry to take me across … Read more