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Tag Archives: Lake Superior
Location Independence: Road Trip Version
During the build-up to Christmas last month, we blew right through the anniversary of our first six months of location independence. Things are working out great! We are extremely happy with our decision overall, and are excited to build further on … Continue reading
Looking Into Forever Part 4
I am this water. From any approach, there is a heart-stopping moment when Lake Superior reveals herself in full. It never fails to take my breath away. The longer I am away from Big Water, the more there is that … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Family, Great Lakes, History, Minnesota, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Grand Portage National Monument, Lake Superior, Ojibwe
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HOW FAITHFUL ARE THY BRANCHES . . .
If you are just joining us, this post is part of our Christmas Card series. Last year, we decided to match Pete’s photographs with favorite carols and make our Christmas cards by hand. This is the Little Cedar Spirit Tree, … Continue reading
Posted in Great Lakes, Minnesota, Photography
Tagged Christmas, Christmas card, Christmas tree, Lake Superior, Merry Christmas, North Shore
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A BIRD IN THE HAND
The huge bird counts that lured us to Hawk Ridge are no more. An east wind blows all weekend, pushing the migrants’ highway further inland from Lake Superior. Still, birders galore flock to the main overlook at Hawk Ridge, and … Continue reading
Posted in Great Lakes, Minnesota, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Lake Superior, Peregrine Falcon, Turkey Vulture
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MUNISING – A FINE FOREVER
If Grand Island is the head, and Munising‘s deep water harbor is the neck, then Munising itself is a rough-hewn, semi-precious necklace on a leathery cord. From wherever you might be along its grid of tree-named streets, your eye is … Continue reading
Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life. 